Simpson Living-Learning Center

Virtual Tours & Story
The Simpson Living Room is a popular campus gathering place.
Take a virtual tour of spaces in Simpson Hall! The rooms filmed in these tours are typical of the spaces provided but actual room layout and configuration may vary.
- (A limited number of these spaces are available each semester)
Simpson Hall is named after Mr. William B. Simpson and his wife Mrs. Marilyn M. Simpson, both great contributors and supporters of ºÚÁÏÃÅUniversity Chicago. As a result of their continuous and generous support, the ºÚÁÏÃÅUniversity Museum of Art (LUMA) also has a lecture room named after Mr. and Mrs. Simpson. Mr. and Mrs. Simpson were also honored with the Honorary ºÚÁÏÃÅAlumni Award in the 1980s. Simpson Hall opened in 1991.
Simpson Hall is centrally located at the corner of Sheridan and Winthrop. All floors have two social and study lounges. Residents have access to 8 community kitchens throughout the building.
Quick Facts
Hall Type |
first year, single gender by suite |
Room Types |
single, double, triple (limited) suite-style rooms |
Kitchens |
community kitchen in floor lounges |
Bathrooms |
semi-private, shared by suitemates |
Dining Hall |
Simpson Dining Hall located on first floor |
Air Conditioning |
yes; forced air, thermostat controlled |
Elevator Access |
yes |
Residential Floors |
4 |
Furniture |
each student has 1 bed, 1 dresser, 1 desk, 1 chair |
Beds |
bunkable and loftable, twin XL (85.5"L x 36"W x 36"H) |
Lofting |
junior lofts (36") and high lofts (64") may be available certain limitations may apply |
Front Desk and Access |
24-hour staffed reception desk ID required for entry |
Amenities |
front desk, in-hall laundry, study lounges on all floors, Simpson Multipurpose Room (Simpson Living Room) |
Simpson Hall is centrally located at the corner of Sheridan and Winthrop. All floors have two social and study lounges. Residents have access to 8 community kitchens throughout the building.
Quick Facts
Hall Type |
first year, single gender by suite |
Room Types |
single, double, triple (limited) suite-style rooms |
Kitchens |
community kitchen in floor lounges |
Bathrooms |
semi-private, shared by suitemates |
Dining Hall |
Simpson Dining Hall located on first floor |
Air Conditioning |
yes; forced air, thermostat controlled |
Elevator Access |
yes |
Residential Floors |
4 |
Furniture |
each student has 1 bed, 1 dresser, 1 desk, 1 chair |
Beds |
bunkable and loftable, twin XL (85.5"L x 36"W x 36"H) |
Lofting |
junior lofts (36") and high lofts (64") may be available certain limitations may apply |
Front Desk and Access |
24-hour staffed reception desk ID required for entry |
Amenities |
front desk, in-hall laundry, study lounges on all floors, Simpson Multipurpose Room (Simpson Living Room) |