Boyd Hall
Building Type:
Residence Hall
Campus Green:
West Green
Grid Map Square:
F-3
Current Use
Boyd Hall is a residence hall located in the West Green. The building has single, double, triple, and quad rooms for students to live in.
The Housing & Residence Life website shows which student populations live in each residence hall (first-year, returning, etc.) and highlights any specialized living experiences. It also provides key details like the nearest laundry facility, elevator access, A/C unit type, communal kitchens, and more. Building Configurations
Floor Plans
To view the layout of the building, including staff rooms, bathrooms, lounges, and more, visit the floor plans website. From there, you can select each room for details such as dimensions, window placement, wall space, and built-in furniture:
Room Information
This building has the following room type: Singles, Doubles, Triples, Quads
The Housing & Residence Life website outlines what you get living in the residence halls and provides details on optional rentals (lofts, rugs, etc.): Room Photos & Furniture Information
This residence hall features communal bathrooms, which are cleaned daily by Residential Custodial Staff (RCS). RCS also provides daily housekeeping for all public areas and 24-hour maintenance services to ensure comfort and convenience for all residents. Students are responsible for submitting work orders for their own rooms, which can be done through the Work Order Request page (accessible only on the OHIO network).
History
The original Boyd Hall, built in 1907, was torn down in 1966 to make room for Alden library. The trustees of the university transferred the name to the new Boyd Hall. It was originally known as West Green building number 10.
Margaret Boyd
Boyd Hall is named in honor of Margaret Boyd, 51ĀŅĀ×'s first female graduate (of the class of 1873). Born in Carthage Township, Athens County in 1845, her family moved to Athens in 1868. She hoped to be admitted to 51ĀŅĀ× and was persuaded by her brother to attend class with him. President Solomon Howard received her as the first female student. She taught high school at Monroeville, OH, and Martinsville, IN. She was on the faculty of the Weslyan Female College, Cincinnati, OH. She returned to Athens, OH, and taught Latin and English until she retired. A fellow alumni wrote that "her selfless dignity supported her courage and the door her gentle spirit opened will never again be closed."
Location
47 E Oxbow Trail, Athens, OH 45701 ()
The West Green
West Green is the home of many engineering majors and athletes due to the ready access of Stocker Center and Peden Stadium. Notable buildings on this green include Boyd Hall, Grover Center, Convocation Center and Academic & Research Center.
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