Colby Hall
Welcome to Colby Hall. Named in honor of Dean Colby D. Hall who started his career at TCU in 1912 and shaped the University for 67 of his 88 years, Colby Hall is home to about 350 first-year women. So many new students bring a special magic to Colby. At any given time, you'll find students watching their favorite sit-com, studying for their first biology test, surfing the net, or talking about life. The annual Colby Halloween Party for children of TCU faculty and staff is legendary.
HISTORY
Colby Hall is named for Dean Colby D. Hall, who attended AddRan Christian University when it was located in Waco. Dean Hall started his career at TCU in 1912, taught Bible and social service and served as Dean of AddRan College as well as Dean of Brite College of the Bible. He served as Dean of the University from 1920 until 1943 and Dean of Brite College from 1915 until 1947. He was a professor of History of Religion until 1950, his 75th year.
VIEW... a typical room
So, what does a room in Colby Hall look like? Take a look below. We've taken special care to find a truly "typical" room--we didn't go looking for an exceptionally clean and well organized one. We have also included a floor plan at the bottom of this page that should give you a good idea of how your room at home compares to a room here in Colby Hall.
Located in the SW corner of campus by the health center. Colby Hall houses approximately 350 women. If you wish to carpet your roo view the instructions and Colby Hall facts.
View the floor plans.
The floor plans depict typical rooms in Colby Hall. Please consider the measurements as approximate inasmuch as there are slight variations in the rooms. Corner rooms have two sets of windows. (Room numbers ending in 01, 02, 16, 17, 55, 56, 71, and 72 are corner rooms.) The sink is located behind the door. Floors are vinyl tile in a shade of tan. Beds can be bunked or converted into lofts. Mattresses are 80" long (requiring extra-long twin sheets). Besides beds, there are dressers, desks and desk chairs. All are movable. Walls are cement brick and painted off-white and nails cannot be driven into it. Tension rods are preferable for window treatments. Windows have standard venetian blinds. All TCU Residence Halls are air conditioned.