Best University of Minnesota Dorms

"Not the nicest dorm at the University but it’s cozy and overall clean. Bathroom could be improved. Had a good experience living there."

"The location is great for East Bank. like a 5 minute walk from Bruinicks and Northrop Mall where most classes are. My double room was very nice and spacious. The bathrooms at times were nasty but were always cleaned pretty quickly. "

"Note: this applies specifically to Middlebrook tower. Rooms in east wing were set up differently (and have taller ceilings). Overall, I had a pretty good experience. I lived in a double with neither bed lofted (the ceilings aren’t very high, so I remember several of my neighbors choosing to undo their loft beds at the beginning of the year). Bathrooms were semi-private and across the hall (one for every two rooms / 4 people). Location: This is the only dorm on west bank, so you have to walk a bit if you have most of your classes on east bank, but it’s not too far. You will be nearby to the arts, music, and social science buildings as well as the business school. Community: Floor had a large common area. Quieter than many other dorms (most people went out if they wanted to go to a huge party), but we had a good community on my floor, and there were always people in the common area. Food: In-building dining hall. Nothing too special (it is dorm food after all), but better than many of the other dining halls (17th is still the best, though)."

"I lived in the Carlson LLC. I 100% recommend that to anyone in Carlson. I met most of my friends through that. Overall, T Hall is the party dorm, and while it isn't as new as Pio or 17th, if you want to meet a lot of people, then I recommend T Hall."

"Pioneer hall is definitely one of the best halls on campus. It's right next to campus and because it's in superblock it's very easy to socialize"