Ackley/Shilling Hall (Valley 1)
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About
Ackley/Shilling is a mix of students new to WMU, whether that be first-year or transfer students. The residents are excited to engage on campus and with their neighbors. Staff strive to build inclusive communities that showcase their Bronco spirit. There is a large parking lot located near the building. This building is home of the Transfer Community.
Highlights
- Transfer student community
- Eligibility: 14 transfer credits and at least 20 years old or 21 transfer credits; veteran
- Coed floors with suites assigned by gender
- Card access system for interior and exterior doors
- Beds do not loft but can be bunked
- Dining center located within the Valley neighborhood
Walking Time
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Valley Dining Center
7 minutes
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Student Center
10 minutes
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Student Recreation Center
15 minutes
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Waldo Library
15 minutes
The Room
Room dimensions: bedroom 12 feet by 12 feet 2 inches; entrance 5 feet 5 inches by 6 feet 1 inch.
Suites consist of two rooms that share a connecting bathroom. A total of four people live in a suite.
Furniture provided
- Bed and mattress per person — beds are bunkable but do not loft
- Two desks
- Two chairs
- Ackley: One 6-drawer dresser to share; Shilling: One 3-drawer dresser
- One recycling bin
What about the bathroom?
- One shower and toilet partitioned off for privacy
- Counter with two sinks
- Two medicine cabinets with mirrors
- Four towel bars