Central Michigan University

Barnes Hall

DEMOLISHED 🏚️ Demolished 2019 Barnes Hall (built 1951) was CMU's oldest serving residence hall and the last with community bathrooms; it was decommissioned and demolished in 2019 as part of campus improvements.
🏛 Corridor🚿 Communal Bathroom👥 Co-Ed❄️ No AC

About Barnes Hall

Barnes Hall is a traditional corridor-style residence hall at Central Michigan University. The hall offers standard double rooms with communal bathrooms shared by floor and contributes to the strong residential community culture at CMU in Mt. Pleasant. Barnes Hall participates in CMU's residential learning initiatives and provides convenient access to campus dining, academic buildings, and the university's recreational facilities.

💡 Good to know about Barnes Hall

From DormScouter research.

Barnes Hall has no air conditioning. Students here often pick up:

Gaiatop USB Desk Fan – 5.5" Portable (3-Speed) · $7.98 Vornado VFAN Mini Classic Vintage Desk Fan · $39.99

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