University of Cincinnati Dorms Ranked

Number 10

"Let's be honest, everywhere you live as a freshman will suck if you're going for the cheaper option. If you live on the ELLC floors you will rarely have issues with noise while studying. It's also very easy to make friends here. Any other issue you may have with the place you'll get used to in less than a month. Is it spacious? Not unless you count storage space. Is it clean? Actually yeah it's not too bad for a dorm. Is it pretty? If you enjoy the painted concrete - submarine aesthetic, sure it's pretty. Is it a place I called home for 8 months and won't ever forget? Bet your ass." - 4 years ago

We collected 5 dorm reviews for Daniels Hall

Number 9

"I lived in a studio apartment in Morgens for four semesters. It wasn't anything special, but that being said, I only moved so I would be closer to my classes (I'm in CECH and Teachers-Dyer is on the opposite side of campus) and so I could have a washing machine in my apartment (in USquare) instead of having to use a communal laundry room.

I also lived in the same room layout in Scioto in summer 2020 and there was virtually no difference, so I would recommend reading the reviews for both buildings even if only one of them is an option to you.

Pros:
- Floor-to-ceiling windows for some of the best natural lighting in any place I've ever lived, not just dorms. I lived on the 10th floor, so even though my room faced east (off campus), I rarely felt as though I was exposed.

Cons:
- Only two elevators for 13 floors and up to 456 residents. It's usually not too bad except around times that people are leaving for or getting home from class. If you can't use stairs, try to get a room on a higher floor (I've seen the elevator fill up before it gets to the lower floors) and always leave "waiting for the elevator" buffer time so you aren't late to class." - 4 years ago

We collected 1 dorm reviews for Morgens Hall

Number 8

"I lived in the same studio layout in Morgens from summer 2018 through summer 2019 and there was virtually no difference, so I would recommend reading the reviews for both buildings even if only one of them is an option to you.

Pros:
- Floor-to-ceiling windows for some of the best natural lighting in any place I've ever lived, not just dorms. However...

Cons:
- I lived on the 4th floor and haven't been personally stalked (that I know of), but more than once I've had to call campus safety on people who were in the parking garage on the east side of the building taking pictures through open windows.
- Only two elevators for 13 floors and up to 456 residents. It's usually not too bad except around times that people are leaving for or getting home from class. If you can't use stairs, try to get a room on a higher floor (I've seen the elevator fill up before it gets to the lower floors) and always leave "waiting for the elevator" buffer time so you aren't late to class.
- The elevator says every floor number out loud as it passes, even if it's not stopping. It's annoying. (This is the one difference between Morgens and Scioto!)" - 4 years ago

We collected 2 dorm reviews for Scioto Hall

Number 7

"In each apartment, each bedroom has its own bathroom. There is a kitchen, living room w/ TV, coffee table and couches. There is also a washing machine and dryer.

My experience at the Deacon was mixed. First, the fire alarms would go off every couple of days or weeks at unexpected times. There were some times when the fire alarm would go off at night. One time a kid threw a burning oven glove down the trash chute and we all were evacuated out of the building for over an hour. Another thing is the walls are super thin so you could probably hear your roommate’s conversations. The hallways in the building smell like drugs and is littered and disgusting. On top of that, if you need maintenance, your shower is not ‘emergency’ work if anything happens to it. On the ground floor, there is a mail reception area and if big packages are delivered, they are thrown out on the table, so literally anyone could steal it. Also, thefts have been reported in the building. Some of the front door locks have been broken into and some horrific damage has been done. I would recommend this if you can deal with (very) loud neighbors (at times), fire alarms going off at any time, or if you have a good security system." - 4 years ago

We collected 2 dorm reviews for The Deacon

Number 6

"A typical college-style modern apartment. Everything present but of mediocre quality—from carpets, to sofas to beds to kitchen. Many awful smells in the lobby, usually of weed or food. Friday nights, people may get drunk or intoxicated very much and get violent—visibly clear when they break the communal lights and lamps, and scratch off or draw on walls. Or atleast that happened during my year.

There are RAs. Most of them only exist when they have to do necessary room inspection or solve filed disputes.

Communal washers and dryers. Private bathrooms—one shared by two roommates. Not many chances to make friends. Overall, 3.5/5." - 4 years ago

We collected 1 dorm reviews for University Park Apartments

Number 5

"While choosing a dorm, many people say how turner “isn’t social”, and well, they’re right. I honestly didn’t know anyone on my floor. If you want to meet others, you have to go out of your way. Regardless, I loved living there and would do it again. The private bathroom is a HUGE perk, especially the showers. The living room is nice if you want to have a dorm party or movie night with friends. The AC worked great and could be set to whatever you wanted. The laundry rooms were never crowded. There’s only two elevators so they can be slow if you’re on a high floor. Highly recommend! Many others ways to meet people at UC than your dorm." - 4 years ago

We collected 4 dorm reviews for Turner Hall

Number 4

"Pros:
- Suite-style rooms.
- Very quiet.
- Central campus location. It's ~75 yards from the front door to CenterCourt.

Cons:
- Not at all social - I met my neighbors on move-in day because my suitemate knew them, and I met the RA, but besides that I didn't meet anyone else who lived there unless I happened to run into another resident on campus.
- No desk staff. Anything larger than a letter had to be picked up at the desk at Dabney.
- Small windows.
- Small common area.
- No kitchen/ette, just a microwave and a mini-fridge. This may not be a con if you have a dining pass, especially considering CRC's proximity to CenterCourt which is the late-night and weekend dining hall, there aren't even communal stoves/ovens." - 4 years ago

We collected 2 dorm reviews for Campus Recreation Center Hall

Number 3

"I enjoyed having my own bedroom. You share the bathroom, living room, and kitchenette with 3 other roommates" - 4 years ago

We collected 1 dorm reviews for Schneider Hall

Number 2

"I don’t have anything to complain, Marian Spencer is a great dorm if you’re up to the more traditional “college housing” with roommates, but you’re not up to sharing the bathroom with the entire hallway.

Plus, it’s well located, right in front of Sigma Sigma, and having a dining hall (OTG) right below us is definitely convenient in the mornings and at night." - 1 month ago

We collected 2 dorm reviews for Marian Spencer Hall

Number 1

"USquare is the best campus housing I've lived in so far. It's not owned by UC.

Pros:
- Natural light - I lived in a corner room with a balcony, but other rooms I visited were also well-lit.
- Shared living area and bathrooms were fairly spacious.
- Maintenance was quick to respond to and fix any problems.
- Washer and dryer in each apartment.
- Elevators required a building key fob after certain hours.
- Mail room was locked and had security cameras.
- Lounge area with a kitchenette, TVs, and some game tables.
- Gym with ellipticals, treadmills, and weights.
- Location - the crosswalk to Marketpointe is right out the front door.

Cons:
- Under the jurisdiction of CPD, not UCPD, so you can get in a lot more trouble if the cops get called, but people still smoked weed and weren't subtle about it.
- Weed aside, the halls often smelled bad. Once, it reeked of poop all the way from the far end of the building to the elevators. (Thankfully I couldn't smell it inside my apartment.)
- Small bedrooms. If they hadn't had two closets, I would think that they were originally intended for one person.
- Fridge and kitchen storage were barely enough, even though 1/4 of us had a campus dining pass.
- Unlike UC-owned dorms, the hot water wasn't endless.
- Packages were left on the floor in the mail room instead of behind a desk.
- Being on Calhoun St, it's noisy at all hours. Lots of ambulances, motorcycles, pointless honking, etc." - 4 years ago

We collected 3 dorm reviews for U Square