Schwalm Hall, named after former University President Vernon F. Schwalm (1941-56), houses 235 men and women. One Resident Assistant is available per wing, with a total of seven RAs serving about 40 residents each. Schwalm Hall has furnished singles
and doubles available. Beginning in the 2018-2019 academic year, Schwalm Hall will house only upperclass students.
Schwalm Hall has an extensive game room offering foosball, a card table, and ping-pong. It also has a lobby with a large, flat
screen TV (where residents often play video games), two pool tables and vending machines. A single, common kitchen area is available for all residents and microwaves are located on each wing. The hall also contains a study room on each floor, laundry
facilities in the basement and two computer labs.
Schwalm Hall has one of the most upbeat and energetic communities on campus. Through interaction with such organizations as the Residential Housing Association (RHA), Student Government Association,
and Hall Council, Schwalm is well known for creative and effective programming. The residents take pride in upholding many of Schwalm's programming traditions, such as:
- Slip ‘N Slide
- Snow-Bowl
- Food Olympics
- Rhiney Bowl Softball Tournament & BBQ