Residence Halls

Academic Support:
Residential life communities are designed to foster academic success. Staff members are prepared to connect residents with a variety of academic support resources. One such resource is the residence-hall based "At Home" (in Hall) peer tutoring program.

Housekeeping:
Mom is not around to clean up anymore; however, the bathrooms, lounges, hallways, and other common areas are maintained by professional housekeeping staff Monday through Friday (except holidays). Students are responsible for keeping their rooms clean and in good order. Light housekeeping equipment is available in each hall. The University provides a bed, desk, study chair, chest-of-drawers or wardrobe and window blind. Personal furnishings may be added consistent with hall policy.

Movie Channel and Bulletin Board:
Channel 21 of the cable television service in each room is the University movie channel and public bulletin board. the movies shown are selected by the Residence Hall Association. Channel 21 also features educational programming along with special events.

Free Internet:
Each residence hall contains a computer lab complete with printer. Each room is connected to the Internet. The majority of our rooms now feature wireless internet, as well.

Telephone Service:
A telephone, local service, voice mail and Caller ID are provided in each room at no extra charge. Students may initiate long distance calls either by calling collect or by using a telephone calling card.

Free Cable Television:
Basic cable television service, plus Black Entertainment Television and Univision, are provided in each room of all residence halls at no extra charge.

Cooking:
Kitchenettes and microwave ovens are located in several areas of each residence hall. Personal cooking appliances, including small microwaves are allowed, consistent with hall policy. Extensive cooking in rooms is not allowed.

Bunk and Loft Kits:
Bunk and loft kits are only available for the first 30 days of each semester.

Agnew Hall
Agnew Hall is home for approximately 120 residents, living co-ed by wing and by floor. Agnew is the Hall for those upperclassmen who seek a smaller, quieter, more independent community.Room dimensions are approx. 12' x 14.5'.

Amenities include spacious lounges, pianos, a computer lab, a kitchenette, laundry facilities, a game room and a basement lounge. Agnew residents must provide their own window air conditioners; installation of air conditioners is done by University personnel.

Traditional Agnew activities include the Welcome Back Barbecue and Holy Shish Kebobs. Agnew residents have a strong tradition of community service through such activities as canned food drives.

Custer Hall
Custer Hall is the residence hall for women who desire a quiet and single gender community. The spacious rooms are said to have the best view on the entire campus since being built in 1920. Custer amenities include lounges, a piano, a computer lab, a complete kitchenette, and laundry facilities.

Custer residents are also provided with their own window air conditioners. Events such as the opening Fiesta Night, decorate your own sugar cookie, the Halloween Extravaganza, Big Brother Big Sister, are becoming new traditions for Custer Hall. Custer residents make an inexplicably large contribution to the life of the Fort Hays State University Campus and the Hays community. Room dimensions are approx. 12' x 17'.

McMindes Hall
McMindes Hall is co-ed by wing and by floor to approximately 575 residents. McMindes Hall is available to freshmen and upper classmen. The McMindes community is intentionally designed to empower the new student to make a successful intellectual and social transition to college life. The McMindes Hall Council has a reputation for dynamic, relevant programming that impacts life in the hall itself and across the University.

McMindes is indeed the place to master the transition from home to college while learning new study skills, making new friends and exploring the rich diversity of the college. Room dimensions are approx. 10' x 16'.

Wiest Hall
Wiest Hall is co-ed by floor and accommodates approximately 300 residents. The residents of Wiest Hall have been a strong presence on the Fort Hays State University campus for four decades.

Wiest is a stimulating environment for all students alike and is a big draw for returning students. Hall Council programs numerous social, recreational and cultural activities each semester. Traditional favorites include “Casino Night,” the “Nut Fry” and the annual drive for “Toys for Tots.” Room dimesions are approx. 10' x 16'.