Types of Dorms at Ohio State | Explained and Ranked

Going over Ohio State housing and the types of dorms at Ohio State, explaining how they look, work and more.
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[@MilesWare]

I can't thank y'all enough for all the love and support you show me! This channel is growing because of all of you and I'm grateful for that :) Leave any question you have for me, for the 1k Q&A in the comments or DM me on Instagram (youtube hasn't enabled my community tab just yet lol)

[@mariapickston9366]

how do you know which floor or room to choose or even when it asks for bed 1 or 2

[@mariapickston9366]

son is looking at Blackburn, modern suite, you mentioned, quad with shared lounge/suite

[@elijahkelly]

imagine going to a campus so big that you refer to it as north and south

[@MilesWare]

lmao this is so funny to me bc it really is not normal

[@felixn.burgos2340]

Don’t forget about west campus/olentangy

[@apoorvchauhan5478]

@@felixn.burgos2340 that campus literally does not exist so yes forget about it

[@eves.2255]

i thought this was normal💀

[@kaleigherxleben4334]

This video is super helpful! Just committed to OSU ‘25

[@MilesWare]

Ayeeee! Congrats🎉Glad this helped and wishing you good luck in school

[@dholton030]

Lol, I literally just got done applying for dorms at OSU as I saw this video pop up.

[@MilesWare]

lmao my timing couldn't have been better

[@checkc4287]

timestamp old dorms 1:33 classic residence 3:35 modern suite 4:58

[@amandarobison3657]

Thank you for this video. My son is going to be moving into a double in Nosker to start his first year at The Ohio State University. It makes me feel better knowing he is in one of the nicer dorms on campus!

[@tylergossett6250]

Ohio state is my dream school and watching your videos inspire me to keep working hard to get there (I’m going to be a freshman in hs next year)

[@MilesWare]

Thanks! Glad to hear it

[@stevierajesh6309]

where you at now bro

[@mattloveohiost5]

i lived in taylor tower first two years, and although it is one of the older dorms, i preferred it much to the newer dorms on north campus that are just two people in a small suite(when i visited my friends dorms in the new ones). Taylor tower and other older dorms have a bathroom in the room rather than a communal bathroom which is nice. also the rooms in taylor have two separate rooms (one for beds, one for desks/common area) rather than one room. and my rooms in taylor had A/C. The 4 person suite you showed in the video is definitely the best option. but if you are going with a 2 person dorm, i prefer the older ones to the newer ones.

[@JFed4]

Current Mack resident here: it honestly isn't that bad outside of the summer, but my roommate and I definitely got one of the better rooms compared to the little non-updated ones

[@saracarr3962]

I lived in the Stadium my freshman year. I lived in unit A and was the floor rep. I had one roommate in a four person room. We had our own dining area and a music room that had a pool table and other things to do and small snacks, etc. We also had a place to do laundry. What we didn't have were windows. Only two or three rooms in the entire dorm had windows. I loved it. I believe the Stadium scholarship students are in Mack Hall now... I worked in the old Student Union before it was redone, at Woody's place, which was an on campus bar. TFS. How firm thy friendship, Ohio...💖💖💖

[@unrequitedmastermind]

I’m kind of biased actually haha. Even though I attend a regional campus of Ohio State, I still love North Campus. It is very practical and accessible which is why I love it so much. I think a cool video for you to film would be one explaining all or most of the colleges within Ohio State like Moritz or CFAES. I think it’d be a cool informational video for incoming or prospective students. Love the video and congrats on 1,000 subs.

[@MilesWare]

North campus is king for sure and I love that idea! Thanks

[@tasfiaahsan6262]

about to commit to OSU, really excited

[@chriswest1079]

Thanks for the info. Very helpful.

[@ireneposada3714]

Loved this video I lived in smith steeb and loved it as a freshman and had a bad lottery so I’m stuck there again but still would have loved to live in north 😭😭

[@ireneposada3714]

FYI too for scholars you could get smith steeb, park strad, and torres which are awesome dorms that a lot of freshman would not be able to live in

[@kennethanderson3766]

Recommend Canfield/Mack as a first-year. Sure the no AC is absolutely brutal in the first part of the year, the community is insane. I knew almost everyone on all four floors of Mack and Canfield because the no AC forces you to meet people in the common spaces. It is by far the best dorm for freshmen! Just make sure to bring a ton of fans!

[@user-bk5ln9ze1u]

Thank you for the informative video on dorms Were going to watch other videos from you. My son will be a freshman in the fall of 2024

[@felixn.burgos2340]

Me losing the lottery and getting baker west TWICE, at least I’m getting a single next year

[@JosephButso]

AYYYYEEEE!!! MACK HALL TRIPLE WAS MY FIRST YR DORM TOO!!! 2011-2012! REPRESENT!!

[@MilesWare]

Hell yeah

[@jackowens9227]

for the Q&A what should i bring to college / what I don't need

[@maddycool123ful]

I am moving in as a sophomore for the 2021-2022 academic year and my roommates and I are thinking of doing the suite-style dorm. Do you have any suggestions on what to do to try to get a better chance at getting the suite, like applying as early as possible?

[@katem9882]

Questions for Q&A: What is your favorite thing about college? Also do you think school will be back in the fall? thanks!

[@KentrenYeh]

For the Q and A, what casual food would you rather go for, Burgers or Pizza?

[@jaidenandrews1129]

what should I put for my preference? I’m an incoming freshman & I’ve heard good things about north but I’m also afraid I’m gonna get stuck with a shit dorm because of seniority. I’ve heard south campus is fun and social too which is kinda important to me so I’m a little torn

[@mogarba1463]

I’m trying to get one of those single room dorms

[@jordanraines1798]

Decided to attend OSU this fall a couple of days ago! Found this video super helpful!! #ClassOf2025

[@MilesWare]

Glad to hear that man! Wishing you good luck for the upcoming school year!

[@yarnellc1]

me too!

[@annabosworth9214]

I just got assigned to baker hall west and am actually considering commuting now

[@suvandinesh8914]

lmao same shi is painful

[@Tylory2]

What is the average price of dorms? Is there a private dorm?

[@emmaroth9778]

what would you say are the best dorms for freshman

[@juliakumor4828]

I got into the Entrepreneurship & Innovation Scholars program and it's requires you live in Norton House. Do you know anything about that dorm and how it is?

[@shristikeshri7483]

hi, i just got assigned to drackett. how is that dorm?

[@guitarcatlind6075]

Where would larewnce tower be on the list?

[@magnatemagic7391]

Where does Siebert hall fit into this? I'm a freshman and I got assigned to it..

[@sahil_tayade]

A lot of dorms in north campus aren't available for freshman

[@therealmayson2911]

How is DRACKETT TOWER-SUITE?

[@EmptyMT07]

How bad is “hot” over there because I’m going from Los Angeles and I’m used to it being 80-90 degrees all year round? And where do Junior and seniors usually live (north, south, etc)??

[@MilesWare]

I'd say it usually 80-90 during August and maybe the first week of September but after that it declines. Juniors and Seniors typically live off campus or on north campus for the most part.

[@EmptyMT07]

Miles Ware you’re a real one 🤞🏽 please keep the videos coming man I really hope someday I can run into while on campus whenever everything back to normal

[@MilesWare]

Thanks bro and for sure!

[@benserra5032]

Just committed and got in honors college so I can choose between 3 different dorms... any recommendations between Bradley Hall, Lincoln Tower and Taylor Tower? Super excited for freshman year.

[@allyfeinstein9530]

HI SAME IM IN HONORS AND IDK WHICH TO CHOOSE

[@lindsayrogers8302]

Hi! I'm a current first-year Honors student living in Taylor. Lincoln is on west campus and has a unique dorm set up due to the shape of the building itself. I believe every floor has a common room and there's either 2 or 4 people to a room. The major drawback is the distance from main campus. It's not too bad of a walk, but the Towers (Morrill and Lincoln) are generally considered to be one of the worse dorms you can get. There is a/c though. Bradley falls under Miles' category 2, they're pretty typical dorms. No a/c though, which frustrates my friends living there. South campus is very scenic and Bradley is incredibly close to the Oval and to Mirror Lake eatery, which has fantastic milkshakes and chicken tenders. Taylor is on North and has a/c. The location is great, it's close to Scott dining hall, close to the academic buildings, and has a/c. It's also very close to High Street, a Starbucks, and a Target. The downside is that there's no common room on every floor, but there is one on the ground floor. If I'm ranking the three Honors Halls from best to worst, I'd say Taylor, Bradley, then Lincoln. You can look for the floor plans for every room type on the OSU housing website, see the types of rooms each building has, and also take a virtual tour of the room. Good luck with the rest of your senior year and welcome to Ohio State!

[@hashiramasenju6058]

I live off-campus with my parents in Westerville but I'm wanting to live on-campus as I have to commute every day. I just don't want to have to share rooms with someone I don't know. Do you think I would get over that or should I just stay at home?

[@AnnnnnaQ]

Get the experience of sharing a room...it will make you appreciate your parents more..

[@AhmedMohammed-wo9rh]

what's a 2/room with a gender specific bath?

[@alexandragaray9556]

Which dorm u think would be the perfect for a freshman (and location) lol I’m an international student that’s probably going to OSU next year and I’m extremely nervous lmao

[@MilesWare]

North and South are both great locations for freshmen. I personally prefer South though because I feel it has a stronger freshmen community. Some dorms I think are great for freshmen would be Smith Steeb (south), Park Stradley (south), Scott House (north), and Taylor Tower(north). Also, no need to be nervous lol, you'll be fine because housing is pretty nice all around for the most part here.

[@jordanh4875]

I got assigned to Mack Hall on the 4th floor and I'm so sadddd I've never heard anything good abt it lol...do you know what the bathroom situation is like there?

[@MilesWare]

A fellow Mack hall resident I see, don’t worry too much about it there are some worse dorms. As for the bathrooms, believe it or not they were very nice my freshman year bc they were newly renovated. At least on my floor. Imagine having a personal bathroom like at home with a shower, sink, and toilet but it’s out in the hall. That’s Mack Hall so it’s better than most dorms when it comes to bathrooms haha

[@JFed4]

AU20/SP21 Mack resident here, the bathrooms are honestly pretty nice, I enjoyed the semi-private style a lot!

[@HiiLeah]

Thanks! God bless ✝️

[@MilesWare]

💓

[@melolayman4562]

I’m a incoming freshman in the honors program where would you say is the best place to live Taylor tower, Bradley hall, or Lincoln house.

[@MilesWare]

Depends on what you want, if you care a lot about location: lincoln is west, Bradley is south, and Taylor is north. Lincoln is a very social dorm but is kinda out of the way. Bradley and Taylor have good locations and have a good social dynamic as well.

[@kejiakayouroldersister]

I lived in the dorms for 2 years! All have ups and downs, if youre in lincoln prepare to have hella roomates/suitemates. Its like 14-16 in a suite

[@AnnnnnaQ]

@@kejiakayouroldersister 😲😲😲😧

[@starglittersys]

I just got accepted into the scholar program at OSU which means I'll be staying in Morrill Tower I think? Which makes me pretty nervous because the rooms seem pretty small and my supplies for Type 1 diabetes can be pretty noisy at night... :-(

[@MilesWare]

Congrats! And try not to worry too much if you are in Morrill Tower. I feel like any person should understand you're situation and if they don't that's their problem. I'm sure it will work out fine, Good luck!

[@starglittersys]

@@MilesWare thank you! i'm hoping so

[@prakashpandey3223]

Hey bro is it hard to get assistantship ? And to apply ?

[@MilesWare]

Not too hard and I’m not completely sure lol

[@hyrumsimanu5365]

Does the dorms come with furniture already?

[@garyzheng5605]

do you know anything about houston house?

[@MilesWare]

Yeah for sure, what in particular would you want to know?

[@garyzheng5605]

@@MilesWare Thank you! Um, maybe just some information about the quality of Houston house, such as the dorm size, the bathrooms, what is in the building, and how does it look. I don't think I'm explaining it that well, but basically the overall quality of Houston house and then how are the dorm quality (size, whats included, space, etc.).

[@MilesWare]

@@garyzheng5605 ya for sure, Houston is one of the newer dorms on campus and is very nice compared to most dorms. The rooms are maybe slightly larger than a standard dorm for the doubles. There are also suites with a common room and personal bathroom which is dope. The communal bathrooms are also nice and clean. I lived in Nosker which is a newer dorm and I made a video on it. If you watch that you’ll have a pretty good idea of how Houston house is because both dorms are similar in style and location even. Lmk if that helps answer your question, thanks!

[@garyzheng5605]

@@MilesWare thank you so much! that helps a lot. i was accepted into a scholars program that’s making me live in houston house so i just wanted to make sure that it was a good residents hall. also, im probably going to commit to tOSU in a day or two! so excited

[@theresemontanile1172]

how many residence hall are there in columbus?

[@kejiakayouroldersister]

what dorms dont have laundry? Im calling the feds, thats illegal

[@MilesWare]

lol Im not sure but there a list of dorms and what they have on the osu housing website

[@OrangeDied]

im bored so why not plan 6 years in the future

[@MilesWare]

Never too early 😈

[@henrymagoun3230]

I dodged a bullet. I got put in Mack Hall, did a room change request, and ended up in Jones tower.

[@MilesWare]

Bro id I coulda been you three years ago lmao

[@JosephButso]

JOOOONNNESSSSS IT AINT A New dorm, but it's a single!!! so if u like ur own space!!!!! u izz set

[@akashbakshi8265]

UC's campus >>>>

[@MilesWare]

Excuse me sir? Not true

[@chloeherncane]

you’re lucky you’re so fine… bad opinion tho