Is Mashuda air conditioned?

Yes. Mashuda is one of the AC-equipped halls, along with Humphrey, Straz Tower, and both Commons buildings (Eckstein Tower and Wells Street Hall).

Does Mashuda have its own dining hall?

No. Mashuda has no in-hall dining -- Marquette directs residents to Commons Dining, about 5 minutes to the west, or Cobeen Dining, about 12 minutes to the east. The halls with in-hall dining are Cobeen, Schroeder, Straz Tower, Eckstein Tower, and Wells Street Hall.

What year was Mashuda built?

Not published by Marquette. The university's site only confirms the building was previously a hotel, was purchased in 1980, and was remodeled in 2002 -- confirm the original construction date with Residence Life if needed.

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Mashuda Hall Dorm Checklist 2026

Marquette University

Single/double/triple/quad; private bathroom in every room per the hall page (amenities page contradicts, listing private in quads only)

Verified Aug 18, 2026 · marquette.edu

Mashuda houses first- and second-years on the west side of campus. It has no in-hall dining -- Commons Dining is about 5 minutes west and Cobeen Dining about 12 minutes east.

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

✓ In the room

Twin XL beddeskdesk chairdresserbookshelfcloset/wardrobemodular furnitureair conditioningmirrorstudy 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

Marquette's own pages disagree on bathrooms: the Mashuda hall page says private bathrooms in each room and lists Private for all four room types, while the amenities comparison page says private in quads only. Confirm with Residence Life before assuming a private bath.
Exact original construction year is not published -- Marquette's page only states the building was a hotel, was purchased in 1980, and was remodeled in 2002.
There is no dining hall inside Mashuda; plan on walking to Commons or Cobeen Dining.

Living in Mashuda Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Mashuda mirrors Cobeen's room-type spread -- singles, doubles, triples, and quads. Bathrooms are where Marquette's own sources conflict: the Mashuda hall page states "the building has private bathrooms in each room" and its room-type table lists Private Bathrooms for all four types, while the university's amenities comparison page says bathrooms are private in quads and common in all other room types. Treat a private bath as likely but confirm it, and note that private-bath residents must supply their own shower curtain and clean the bathroom themselves. The difference that is not in doubt is air conditioning: Mashuda has it, so residents avoid the fan-and-open-window routine standard in Marquette's older halls. Furniture is the standard Marquette set -- a 36" x 80" Twin XL bed, desk, chair, dresser, bookshelf, and closet or wardrobe -- all modular and rearrangeable, with lofting and ladders available though no clearance height is published.

Day to day

Mashuda houses first- and second-year students and is co-ed by door. The building was a hotel in its previous life -- the Beatles stayed overnight on Sept. 4, 1964, after playing the Milwaukee Arena, reportedly somewhere on the seventh floor -- and Marquette purchased it in 1980 and remodeled it in 2002. It is named for university benefactor Josephine Hallman Mashuda. The original construction date and the building's capacity are not published on the university's site. Unlike Cobeen, Straz, Schroeder, and the Commons buildings, Mashuda has no dining hall of its own: Commons Dining is about 5 minutes to the west and Cobeen Dining about 12 minutes to the east. Amenities include a computer lab with PrintWise, game room, piano room, lounges, study spaces, a chapel, a kitchenette, laundry, vending, Wi-Fi, cable, and 24/7 security -- plus air conditioning.

Move-in day

Mashuda residents move in on Marquette's shared first-year move-in day, Wednesday, August 26, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., the same date used across all 10 residence halls -- Marquette assigns one university-wide window rather than a day per hall. Students select a 90-minute timeslot for that day. Families can instead use the optional early drop-off window, August 23-25, by booking a 60-minute timeslot through the Campus Living Portal, then returning on August 26 for a second 60-minute timeslot to get the room key and bring in the rest. Signups for both options open Friday, June 12.

Room ideas

See The Raised Bed styled

The frame goes up, and the floor underneath comes back as storage.

Styled render — not a photo of Mashuda Hall.

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

Sources & verification — last checked Aug 18, 2026

Mashuda Hall FAQ

Is Mashuda air conditioned?: Yes. Mashuda is one of the AC-equipped halls, along with Humphrey, Straz Tower, and both Commons buildings (Eckstein Tower and Wells Street Hall).
Does Mashuda have its own dining hall?: No. Mashuda has no in-hall dining -- Marquette directs residents to Commons Dining, about 5 minutes to the west, or Cobeen Dining, about 12 minutes to the east. The halls with in-hall dining are Cobeen, Schroeder, Straz Tower, Eckstein Tower, and Wells Street Hall.
What year was Mashuda built?: Not published by Marquette. The university's site only confirms the building was previously a hotel, was purchased in 1980, and was remodeled in 2002 -- confirm the original construction date with Residence Life if needed.
Is Mashuda Hall a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Mashuda Hall has Twin XL (36" x 80") beds with Lofting available; height not published of under-bed storage, and is fully air conditioned. Marquette University provides Twin XL bed, desk, desk chair, dresser, bookshelf, closet/wardrobe, modular furniture, air conditioning, 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 Mashuda Hall stacks up against Marquette University's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in Mashuda Hall Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about Mashuda Hall: it has Twin XL (36" x 80") beds with Lofting available; height not published of under-bed clearance, and the room is air conditioned. On top of that, the room comes with Twin XL bed, desk, desk chair, dresser, bookshelf, closet/wardrobe, modular furniture, air conditioning, 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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Mashuda Hall Dorm Checklist 2026

Living in Mashuda Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Day to day

Move-in day

See The Raised Bed styled

Everything for your Mashuda Hall room

Bedding

Fan — optional

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

Mashuda Hall FAQ

Thinking About Living in Mashuda Hall Next Year?

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