51³Ô¹ÏÍø

Amenities

Fully furnished rooms

• Furniture (per resident): desk, chair, bed, & dresser
• Wired and wireless internet
• Free on-site washer/dryers
• ADA-compliant rooms available
• Electricity, water, sewer, & recycling/trash service included

Designed for community

• TV Lounge
• Tabletop game tables
• Community kitchen
• Community microwaves
• Vending machines

Convenient location

• Walk or bike to class
• Nearby parking available on campus
• Easy access to dining and fitness activities in the Dedman Recreation Center

An academically-oriented environment

• 24-hour study rooms and spaces
• Faculty-in-Residence
• Peer Academic Leaders (PALs), Honors Mentors, and Student Wellness Champions
• Educational experiences
• In-Commons classroom

Worry-free features

• Professional, on-site maintenance
• 24-hour, on-call staff
• Card-controlled building and room access
• Security escorts available
• Roommate matching available
• Adjacent bicycle racks

Building facts

Sample floor plans 

Sketches are for illustration only; actual room layouts and furnishings may vary.

About our namesakes

Hiram Abiff Boaz was the first vice president and second president of SMU. He was born in Murray, Kentucky on December 18, 1866. Hiram Boaz graduated from Southwestern University with a bachelor’s degree in 1893 and a master’s degree in 1894 and was a member of the Kappa Alpha Order. Hiram Boaz served as SMU’s president until 1922 and later retired in 1938.

Caroline Browne Boaz was married to Hiram Abiff Boaz and considered one of the "first ladies" of 51³Ô¹ÏÍøafter her husband became the second president. Dr. William S. Tate is quoted as saying that Caroline and her husband had lives that were an example and an inspiration to the students of SMU. Hiram Boaz was quoted at the dedication for Boaz Hall as giving credit to Caroline Boaz for his inspiration and success. They were married for 68 years. 

Room and furniture dimensions

Square footage ranges
Double room: 196 sq.ft.
Single room: 100 sq.ft.

Furniture and room dimensions

• Dresser | 30” tall, 29.5” wide, 2’ deep
• Desk | 30” tall, 48” wide, 28" deep
• Closet | 55” tall, 83” wide, 28” deep (this varies greatly)
• Closet Rod | 66” from the rod to the floor
• Window | 42.5" wide, 53.5" tall, 29.5" from the ground
• Bed | 80" long (XL Twin)
• Single Room | 82” wide, 196” long (this varies greatly)
• Double Room | 138” wide, 135” long excluding closet area
• Room Height | 95” floor-to-ceiling (varies by floor)