Modern spaces built on timeless traditions of community, friendship, and the first-year experience.

Rose-Hulman’s newest residence hall opened its doors in Fall 2025, welcoming first-year students into a space designed for both comfort and connection.

Housing approximately 160 students, the $30 million facility was shaped in part by feedback from students, resident assistants (RAs), and sophomore advisors (SAs) to enhance the sense of belonging that defines the first-year experience. Every feature—from its long, straight hallways that make it easy to meet neighbors, to its shared restrooms and open lounges—was planned to encourage interaction and community.

For alumni who remember the excitement of moving into Speed, Percopo, or BSB, this new hall carries forward those traditions while beginning a new chapter in residence life.

Spaces That Bring Students Together

The four-story building offers more than just modern amenities. It was designed around what current students say matters most: openness, accessibility, and connection.

Each floor includes spacious lounges and study rooms located near the center of activity—not tucked away—to make it easier for students to study and socialize in the same space.

Community restrooms serve the entire floor, reinforcing shared spaces as part of daily life.

Even the sinks were designed to remain open and communal after students voiced that

preference during planning discussions. Students also requested room doors that can stay open, allowing for the spontaneous conversations and friendships that have long been a hallmark of Rose-Hulman’s residence halls. RA and SA rooms are centrally located and designed to host large groups, making it easier to plan community events or just hang out. Lobbies on every floor provide gathering spaces for movie nights, impromptu study groups, or late-night chats—something students said they missed in older halls that only had one central lobby on the first floor.

What’s in a Name?

While it’s now known as MRH—and affectionately called Hall TBA by students—the meaning of the “M” will remain a mystery until the hall’s permanent name is unveiled in 2027 at the request of an anonymous donor.

Want a Closer Look?

Take a video tour of the new residence hall and see how Rose-Hulman is shaping the first-year experience for the Class of 2029 and beyond.