Ranking the Dorms at Arizona State University

The management of the community directors and CA’s is actually the worst thing I’ve ever seen. I would rather pay a little extra to live alone off campus. Like no way I’m paying 10k for them to treat me like this. ASU claims they’re gonna give freshman a great experience but university housing has made me want to drop out THATS how bad it is. University housing is so terrible I have almost called the suicide hotline multiple times because they’re just so terrible to students. If it’s in your budget I’d recommend living off campus either alone or with a friend, a good way to save 10k. - 1 year ago

The Rooms are good size but the walls are thin and you can hear everything around you. Otherwise, everything is pretty good, but some classes can be a far ways away especially if you are an engineering major. - 2 months ago

A typical cinder block dorm. It’s one of the oldest on campus and has shared bathrooms. It’s very conveniently located if you are business student and is right near the gym as well. The bathrooms keep having problems as they are shared and old. A bed, desk, chair, armoire, bookshelf, and dresser are provided. It’s not a bad dorm on its own but compared to the newer dorms on campus it definitely feels lacking. - 2 years ago

The room is a nice size and it has a enough space for you to add things like a mini-fridge and a microwave, even a shelf if you needed one. You do tend to topple over your room mate from time to time as the sink is shared and that you and your roommate essentially share the same closet.

Regarding the bathroom, you share it with three other people; your roommate and another pair of suitemates. The shower is super small and there isn't anything to hold on. So don't expect to take a bath. The toilet area is a literal stall and is actually bigger than the shower. I don't know if its mold but that bathroom always smells weird no many how much you clean it. Make sure you communicate with your suitemates about chores and also being courteous. Sometimes living with three other girls can get a little hectic, especially when everyone has long hair.

The dining hall is literally a couple of feet away along with the pod market. Whatever you need there store is pretty much open. Tooker Hall, Maz and Verde are all in the same complex so if you have any friends that stay in those dorms they're literally a walk away.

Overall, San Pablo is a pretty good place to stay if you want a more calm area. - 3 years ago

PROS:
This place is more of an apartment than it is a dorm, but it is offered by the university. The bedrooms are very spacious with plenty of room to feel cozy. The fact that a whole queen sized bed fits with ample walking room is self-explanatory.
The mattress on the bed is extremely soft and comfy, though it is an odd size as some bed sheets might be hard to fit on it.
The bathroom is functional and definitely suitable for anyone as you typically get a private bathroom per bedroom.
In the shared space per room, there is a living room-esque area with couches and some shelves. There is a fully-furnished kitchen, including a full stove and fridge, which makes cooking possible.
The location of the building is right next to campus, a lightrail stop, and Paseo Del Saber, which has some restaurants and shops.
There is a laundry machine and dryer included that is shared with your roommates. Note that the laundry machine is noticeable bigger than the dryer.
The building has it's own internet with both WiFi and ethernet ports available. WiFi can expect around 250mbps. On ethernet, expect 700-900 mbps.
There are many outlets available in each room, so don't buy too many power strips and surge protectors.
You have access to the Vista Del Sol community center, which includes a pool, pool table, a gym, and a few more utilities.
There is a separate mailroom from the rest of the campus, so you don't have to go to the UPS store next to Hassy to get packages. For the first month, you would need to wait 45 minutes to get into the UPS store whereas it would typically be at most 2 minutes at the Vista mailroom.

CONS:
In general, the building and rooms feel quite old. The walls are quite thin as well, so you can easily hear your neighbors and the outside. The Fitness Center is right across the street and starting at 6am, they will start playing music from the pool on most days.
The gate to the building is often not closed/broken, so the security of the place is questionable. There have been cases of trespassing.
The elevator is often questionable. At times, the door opens extremely slowly. The elevator is infamous for shaking and making loud thumps when going between floors.
The blinds in the bedrooms are not good at blocking out light.
The included desk chair is atrociously uncomfortable. It is too short for the desk and it also rocks, tending to lean backward. I suggest buying any random cheap chair from Ikea.
The pricing is quite expensive. It is upwards of $11,000 for 2 semesters, which is over $1000 a month. Although this is more of an apartment, it might be a better option to opt for apartments that are not affiliated with the school for a cheaper price. Due to the over-capacity of students, some freshman (like me) were forced to stay at Villas instead of the regular dorms. - 2 years ago

While Irish Hall may be an older academic community, it is quieter than new developments and is in an amazing location, especially for business students. - 1 year ago

What dorms have for each student: 1 bed, 1 desk, 1 deskchair, 2 drawers with 3 compartments each, 1 nightstand, 1 sink, 1 safe, and 1 closet. Roommates share a table, a fridge, trash and recycle bins, and a microwave. Suitemates share a bathroom (showerhead only, storage space available above the toilet). Some of the best internet speeds on campus, 400 mbs or more as far as I could tell. There are study rooms on each floor, laundry rooms every other floor. There are terraces but were closed last time I checked. There is a POD market in the dorm building behind the cafeteria. One thing I did not like was the fact that you and your roommate only have 1 window. Get a nice lamp if you are in bunk A, because the ceiling light you have is harsh. - 2 years ago

Decent size rooms. Thankfully no closets; only wardrobes. We were able to rearrange the entire room until we had it to our preference - cant do that with closets. The bathrooms are quite large and had so much storage space. - 3 years ago

The dorms at Cereus are within Barrett, the honors college. The shared rooms where rectangular with two beds, two desks, two dressers, two bookcases, and two closets. The person with the bed near the window usually has a tighter space (harder to get into the closet). Other than that it was pretty open. Beds are lofted and there are Ceiling lights in the room. Laundry was on the 7th floor, kitchen was on the 6th floors. All floors minus 4th floor had a space to study at. - 4 years ago

I am currently living in the Juniper Hall located in the Barrett Complex! I personally like the dorm and recommend it for anyone who is thinking of living on campus as a freshmen in Barrett. I live in a quad-format where four people have individual rooms and share two bathrooms and a common living room area. It is great because I only need to share a bathroom with one other person and the living room is often a great space for hanging out with friends. The living room includes a couch, a table of four, a sink, and a mini-fridge. I brought my projector and so I often watch movies and shows in the living room. Regarding my individual room, I think it serves its purpose. The desk that it comes with is fairly small so I brought my own foldable table from home for more work space. No complaints with the bed. I wouldn't worry about having a crappy dorm if your coming to Juniper Hall! - 2 years ago