Does Abbottsford have air conditioning?

No. Abbottsford is on Marquette's list of halls without AC, along with Cobeen, O'Donnell, Schroeder, and Carpenter Tower. Bringing your own air conditioner is prohibited, so plan on a fan.

Can I request a single or double in Abbottsford?

No -- Abbottsford only offers triple rooms. Students wanting a single or double need to look at other halls like Cobeen, Mashuda, O'Donnell, or The Commons.

Is Abbottsford only for business majors?

No. The whole building is first-year housing and open to any major. Marquette's Abbottsford page describes a Business Living-Learning Community in the hall, but the university's amenities page and Living-Learning Communities directory do not list one there -- confirm with Residence Life if the LLC is your reason for choosing Abbottsford.

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Abbottsford Hall Dorm Checklist 2026

Marquette University

Triples only; private bathroom in every room

Verified Aug 18, 2026 · marquette.edu

Abbottsford is Marquette's only all-first-year, all-triple residence hall. Its hall page states it hosts the Business Living-Learning Community, but Marquette's amenities comparison page says no LLC is available here and the Living-Learning Communities directory lists no Business LLC at all -- confirm with Residence Life.

Bed SizeTwin XL (36" x 80")
Under-BedLofting available; height not published
ACNo
On-CampusRequired (1st & 2nd year)

✓ In the room

Twin XL beddeskdesk chairdresserbookshelfcloset/wardrobemodular furnituremirrorstudy lampcurtainsshower linerWi-Fibasic cable servicetrash/recycling bins

✗ Not provided

Extra-long twin sheetsblanketsbedspreadpillowpillowcasetowelswash clothsshower shoesrobetoiletriesshower curtaintelevisioncable cordphone line

⊘ Prohibited

Candlesincensehalogen torchiere lampsspace heatersair conditionersfirearmsammunitionfireworksgasoline-powered machinesmotorcyclesmopedse-bikeshoverboardsself-balancing scootersSegwaysdronesair fryerstoasterstoaster ovenshot platesimmersion coilsGeorge Foreman grillscharcoal grillsdeep fryersovensslow cookersrice cookerscamping stoveselectric frying panspower toolsguitar amplifierssubwooferskaraoke machinesdrum setswireless routers

No air conditioning in any room, and personal air conditioners are prohibited university-wide -- a fan is close to essential for late-August Milwaukee heat.
Every room is a triple; there is no single or double option in this building.
Every room has a private bathroom, so you must supply your own shower curtain (a liner is provided) and clean the bathroom yourselves.

Living in Abbottsford Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Every room in Abbottsford is a triple with a private bathroom, which is unusual among Marquette's first-year halls -- most others mix in singles, doubles, and communal-bath floors. Each resident gets a Twin XL bed measuring 36" x 80", plus a desk and chair, a dresser, a bookshelf, and closet or wardrobe space. Marquette states that lofting and ladders are available in all rooms, though it does not publish an under-bed clearance height, so measure before buying storage bins. Rooms use modular furniture that can be rearranged, and Marquette notes that most rooms have separate study and sleeping areas while corner rooms have one larger living area. There is no air conditioning and personal AC units are banned, so a plug-in fan is the standard workaround in warmer months.

Day to day

Abbottsford is first-year-only, which gives it a tight, cohort-style community feel -- everyone in the building is starting Marquette at the same time. Marquette's Abbottsford page says the hall is home to the Business Living-Learning Community, but the university's own amenities comparison page states no Living-Learning Community is available in Abbottsford and assigns the Business LLC to Eckstein Tower, while the Living-Learning Communities directory lists no Business LLC anywhere; check with Residence Life before choosing the hall for that reason. The building is co-ed by floor and includes a computer lab with PrintWise, game room, piano room, lounges, study spaces, a kitchenette, a chapel, laundry, vending, and 24/7 security. Constructed in 1939, purchased by Marquette in 1970, and renovated for first-year students in 2005, it has an older footprint than newer halls like The Commons but is prized for its location in the heart of campus.

Move-in day

Abbottsford follows Marquette's single, university-wide first-year move-in schedule -- there is no separate date just for this hall. The main move-in day for Fall 2026 is Wednesday, August 26, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and every student picks a 90-minute timeslot. Families who want to spread out the move can use the optional early drop-off window, August 23-25, booking a 60-minute slot through the Campus Living Portal to drop belongings (no unpacking or overnight stays), then reserving a second 60-minute slot on August 26 to pick up the room key and bring in the rest. Signups for both options open Friday, June 12.

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Dorm shopping guides: Mini fridge · Surge protector · Storage bins · Mattress topper · Desk lamp · Bedding sets · Twin XL sheets · Shower caddy · Towels · Shower shoes · Laundry hamper · Area rug · Mirror · Over-door organizer · Closet organizers · Fans (no AC) · Loft bed setup

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Abbottsford Hall FAQ

Does Abbottsford have air conditioning?: No. Abbottsford is on Marquette's list of halls without AC, along with Cobeen, O'Donnell, Schroeder, and Carpenter Tower. Bringing your own air conditioner is prohibited, so plan on a fan.
Can I request a single or double in Abbottsford?: No -- Abbottsford only offers triple rooms. Students wanting a single or double need to look at other halls like Cobeen, Mashuda, O'Donnell, or The Commons.
Is Abbottsford only for business majors?: No. The whole building is first-year housing and open to any major. Marquette's Abbottsford page describes a Business Living-Learning Community in the hall, but the university's amenities page and Living-Learning Communities directory do not list one there -- confirm with Residence Life if the LLC is your reason for choosing Abbottsford.
Is Abbottsford Hall a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Abbottsford Hall has Twin XL (36" x 80") beds with Lofting available; height not published of under-bed storage, and is not air conditioned. Marquette University provides Twin XL bed, desk, desk chair, dresser, bookshelf, closet/wardrobe, modular furniture, mirror, study lamp, curtains, shower liner, Wi-Fi, basic cable service, trash/recycling bins in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Abbottsford Hall stacks up against Marquette University's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in Abbottsford Hall Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about Abbottsford Hall: it has Twin XL (36" x 80") beds with Lofting available; height not published of under-bed clearance, and there's no AC, so plan around that. On top of that, the room comes with Twin XL bed, desk, desk chair, dresser, bookshelf, closet/wardrobe, modular furniture, mirror, study lamp, curtains, shower liner, Wi-Fi, basic cable service, trash/recycling bins; you'll need to bring Extra-long twin sheets, blankets, bedspread, pillow, pillowcase, towels, wash cloths, shower shoes, robe, toiletries, shower curtain, television, cable cord, phone line yourself; Candles, incense, halogen torchiere lamps, space heaters, air conditioners, firearms, ammunition, fireworks, gasoline-powered machines, motorcycles, mopeds, e-bikes, hoverboards, self-balancing scooters, Segways, drones, air fryers, toasters, toaster ovens, hot plates, immersion coils, George Foreman grills, charcoal grills, deep fryers, ovens, slow cookers, rice cookers, camping stoves, electric frying pans, power tools, guitar amplifiers, subwoofers, karaoke machines, drum sets, wireless routers isn't allowed. The full day-to-day breakdown above covers the room, the building, and move-in day in more depth.

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Living in Abbottsford Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Day to day

Move-in day

See dorm rooms styled

Everything for your Abbottsford Hall room

Fan — pack first

Bedding

Bathroom

Personal Care & Grooming

Self-Care Essentials

Storage & Organization

Closet Space-Savers

Tech & Power

Laundry

Desk & Study

Health & Safety

Comfort & Room

Kitchen & Dining

Misc Essentials

Move-In Day Gear

Abbottsford Hall FAQ

Thinking About Living in Abbottsford Hall Next Year?

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