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Locations

  1. Residences

    1. Houston Hall

      Houston Hall is one of our residence halls which houses an all first-year option (Tilton Hall is the other). The building was selected for its size and allows for close interaction and social development amongst the residents. It is also large enough to house a representative cross-section of the class. Like Tilton, Houston’s programs and resources are tailored to meet the particular needs of first-year students. Best of all, a Tufts scholar lives in Houston. This Scholar-in-Residence coordinates weekly discussions that feature other Tufts scholars and mentors students about their course selection, acclamation to college life and overall well-being at Tufts University.

      Houston offers:

      Social and recreational programs for all members of the Class of 2011. Programs from previous years include Tufts traditions like painting the cannon and building floats for Homecoming, tie dying, barbecues, and swing dance lessons.
      Weekly discussions and receptions that introduce residents to various Tufts faculty and dignitaries.
      Live-in academic tutors who offer individual tutoring, review sessions, tips on time management and help with study skills.
      Location - Houston Hall is located uphill on the Residential Quadrangle, between Cabot Intercultural Center and Carmichael Hall. The quad is a favorite for Frisbee and ball games as well as warm-weather studying and socializing. Its proximity to academic buildings as well as the social atmosphere of the quad, is popular. Houston is near Carmichael Dining Hall, and next to a student parking lot. Houston Hall is a staffed residence hall, with one Resident Proctor and eight Resident Assistants. A Scholar-in-Residence and tutors will also live in Houston Hall.


      Houston Hall - View floor plan
      Rooms - The average double room is 13’ x 15’. There are 126 doubles. There are no singles in Houston. Houston also has one four-person apartment located on the first floor; it has a common room, two double bedrooms, a kitchen, and bath. Each room has built-in furniture which includes drawers, closets, overhead storage shelves, a counter, and a small mirror. The desk, desk chair, and extra long twin bed are fully moveable. The beds are all multi-positioned beds that have eleven height adjustments up to 32 inches with 30 inches of space underneath when raised to a maximum height. The use of solid cinder blocks or any other material, to raise the multi-position beds is prohibited in Houston. The floors are linoleum tiled. Houston Hall is co-ed by room.

      Bathrooms - There are four single-sex bathrooms on each floor of the dorm. Each bathroom has two showers and three toilet stalls, as well as a counter and sinks.

      Common Areas - There is one main lounge in the basement of Houston. It is furnished with several couches, table tennis, air hockey, and a television. This lounge, as well as the hallways in the building, are carpeted.

      Facilities - A small kitchen is located in the basement, and is equipped with a stove, sink and refrigerator. Washing machines and clothes dryers are also found in the basement, as are several vending machines. There are a few vending machines on the first floor as well. Houston has an indoor bicycle storage room.