Daniels Hall

First Year Residence

Daniels Hall is first-year student housing, located on the main campus, and comprised of shared bedrooms. Each floor has common areas and shared gendered bathrooms. Laundry facilities are also available for residents.

Located within a short, indoor walking distance is Pulse On Dining (POD), the all-you-care-to-eat dining facility on campus, as well as the “wedge” gathering space with tables, chairs, and lounge furniture for all students to study and relax.

In addition to being a residence hall, several student support services are located in the building, including Student Health Services and the Center for Well-being.

Military Science has a classroom and storage room in the basement of Daniels Hall, but their main offices are located at 27 Hackfeld Road.

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Daniels Hall

Offices

Office Email Phone
Center for Well-Being cwb@wpi.edu +1-508-831-6494
Health Services SHS@wpi.edu 508-831-5520

Frequently Asked Questions

Who lives in Daniels Hall housing?

This is a first year student building.

Last date:
August 16, 2022
How many student staff members are in Daniels Hall?

6 Resident Advisors (RAs) work in Daniels Hall.

Last date:
August 16, 2022
What type of building is Daniels Hall?
  • A corridor style building with shared bedrooms.
Last date:
August 16, 2022
What are the amenities in Daniels Hall housing?
  • Common room lounge areas on each floor.
  • 2 gendered bathrooms on each floor.
  • Laundry facilities are located in the basement.
Last date:
August 16, 2022
Is a residential meal plan required in Daniels Hall housing?

Residents of Daniels are required to have a residential meal plan – either a 14, 19, 200 or VIP plan.

Last date:
August 16, 2022
What is provided for furniture/appliances in Daniels Hall housing?
  • Bedrooms are outfitted with a bed, desk, desk chair, wardrobe, and dresser for each resident. 
  • Daniels wardrobes have a shelf, hanging bar for clothes, and a door.
  • ​All WPI furniture must remain in the room.
  • Common rooms are outfitted with soft seating (for example – couches, chairs, etc.) and with TV/Tech connections
  • Elevator access
Last date:
August 16, 2022
Can beds be de-lofted in Daniels Hall housing?
  • Beds in Daniels Hall are bunked above the desk.  Residents are NOT allowed to de-loft beds, or remove them from their bunked setup. If residents do so they will incur a damage billing fee to their student account.
  • Only students with an accommodation through the Office of Accessibility Services will receive permission to have their beds de-lofted by professional movers if no other space that meets the accommodation is available.
Last date:
August 16, 2022
Does Daniels Hall housing have air conditioning?

Daniels Hall does not have air conditioning in the building.  Residents are encouraged to bring fans for their space.  Personal air conditioners are not permitted.

Last date:
August 16, 2022

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