Does Rhoads Hall have private bathrooms?

No — Rhoads uses shared, gender-designated hall bathrooms on each floor rather than in-room or suite bathrooms.

Is a dining plan required in Rhoads Hall?

Yes — VCU lists 'Dining plan: Required' for Rhoads Hall.

What's the room type in Rhoads?

Rhoads offers traditional double and triple bedrooms, not suites.

Is Rhoads Hall air-conditioned?

Yes — VCU's Rhoads Hall page lists the building as air-conditioned.

Is Rhoads Hall a good hall to live in?

That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Rhoads Hall has XL Twin (36 x 80 in) beds with Standard-height frame, fixed clearance of under-bed storage, and is fully air conditioned. VCU provides XL twin bed (36" x 80"), desk, dresser, rolling chair, wardrobe/closet, Microfridge in each bedroom, hall bathroom access in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Rhoads Hall stacks up against VCU's other halls above.

Richmond, VA · Urban Richmond campus, first-year housing recommended

Rhoads Hall Dorm Checklist 2026

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Doubles & triples; gender-designated hall bathroom shared by floor

Verified Aug 19, 2026 · housing.vcu.edu

VCU's second-largest first-year hall, capacity 697. A dining plan is required.

Bed SizeXL Twin (36 x 80 in)
Under-BedStandard-height frame, fixed clearance
ACYes
On-CampusNot required — VCU 'highly recommends' it (no official first-year on-campus percentage is published)

✓ In the room

XL twin bed (36" x 80")deskdresserrolling chairwardrobe/closetMicrofridge in each bedroomhall bathroom access

✗ Not provided

Private or suite bathroombedding/linensbath towelsdesk lamp

⊘ Prohibited

No hall-specific exceptions to the school-wide prohibited items list

A residential dining plan is required — VCU lists 'Dining plan: Required' for Rhoads (as it does for every other first-year hall).
Bathrooms are shared by floor, not in-room — there's no suite or private bathroom option here.

Living in Rhoads Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Rhoads is a traditional first-year high-rise at 710 W. Franklin St. with a published capacity of 697, housing first-years in doubles and triples. Each bedroom holds an extra-long twin bed (36" x 80"), desk, dresser, rolling chair, and a wardrobe or closet — plus a Microfridge combo unit in every bedroom, so no separate mini-fridge or microwave is needed. Rooms don't have private bathrooms; instead, each floor has a shared, gender-designated hall bathroom furnished with multiple showers, sinks, vanities, toilets, and one bathtub. The traditional double-loaded-corridor layout means neighbors are close, which makes Rhoads one of the more social first-year buildings, but it also means less privacy than the suite-style halls like Brandt or GRC III.

Day to day

Rhoads runs on a traditional dorm rhythm: a 24-hour staffed information desk, secured VCUCard entry, inclusive in-building laundry, a TV lounge, an RHA movie streaming channel, and housekeeping that covers common areas (not individual rooms). Air conditioning is standard throughout, and residents get WiFi plus wired internet ports. A residential dining plan is required, which fits Rhoads' role as a coeducational first-year hall on a nine-month contract. Because it's a high-rise with communal hall bathrooms rather than suites, day-to-day life leans more toward hallway community — shared bathroom lines, floor lounges, and RA-run floor programming — than the more private, apartment-like feel of Brandt or GRC III.

Move-in day

Rhoads residents move in during VCU's academic-year window, August 14-15, 2026, and must sign up for a specific time slot; sign-up and parking details are sent to residents' VCU email the week of July 20, 2026. Check-in is in the main lobby of Rhoads Hall, and students need a VCUCard or valid state ID to check in. Follow VCU Police and volunteer instructions to pull up near the building and unload, then move the vehicle to the Henry Street Parking Deck or the West Broad Street Parking Deck. Bring your own dolly, wagon, or cart — VCU states that moving carts will be limited.

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Rhoads Hall FAQ

Does Rhoads Hall have private bathrooms?: No — Rhoads uses shared, gender-designated hall bathrooms on each floor rather than in-room or suite bathrooms.
Is a dining plan required in Rhoads Hall?: Yes — VCU lists 'Dining plan: Required' for Rhoads Hall.
What's the room type in Rhoads?: Rhoads offers traditional double and triple bedrooms, not suites.
Is Rhoads Hall air-conditioned?: Yes — VCU's Rhoads Hall page lists the building as air-conditioned.
Is Rhoads Hall a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Rhoads Hall has XL Twin (36 x 80 in) beds with Standard-height frame, fixed clearance of under-bed storage, and is fully air conditioned. VCU provides XL twin bed (36" x 80"), desk, dresser, rolling chair, wardrobe/closet, Microfridge in each bedroom, hall bathroom access in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Rhoads Hall stacks up against VCU's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in Rhoads Hall Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about Rhoads Hall: it has XL Twin (36 x 80 in) beds with Standard-height frame, fixed clearance of under-bed clearance, and the room is air conditioned. On top of that, the room comes with XL twin bed (36" x 80"), desk, dresser, rolling chair, wardrobe/closet, Microfridge in each bedroom, hall bathroom access; you'll need to bring Private or suite bathroom, bedding/linens, bath towels, desk lamp yourself; No hall-specific exceptions to the school-wide prohibited items list 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 Rhoads Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Day to day

Move-in day

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Everything for your Rhoads 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

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