-
Mertz Hall
Swarthmore College, Swarthmore, PA
Mertz Hall is student housing at Swarthmore College in Swarthmore, PA. Students can compare 1 review, 0 photo and video items, 1 room type, and 0 amenities. Resident ratings currently give Mertz Hall an overall C grade.
-
Overall Dorm Grade
-
Rate your stay at Mertz Hall
Did you love your experience? Hate it? Help other Swarthmore College students figure out which dorm they want to live in by leaving a review of Mertz Hall.
-
About Mertz Hall
Mertz is situated very close to Parrish and other academic buildings, giving it a great location, fairly close to everything with expansive green spaces around the community. Boasting a grand staircase upon entering the building, large family room space with a kitchen, and a computer area with printer, Mertz feels more like a home than a residence hall. Mertz houses about 140 students from all four classes, promoting a sense of community within the residence hall. Mertz has three floors, each featuring a lounge and kitchenette area. Rooms are very spacious and all rooms include a large closet. Rooms in Mertz are a mix of doubles and singles, are mostly carpeted, and feature painted cinder block walls and shades on the windows.
Gender: CoedResidents: Undergraduate Student -
Build your shopping list for Mertz Hall
Plan everything you need for move-in, from bedding to storage, in one shareable list. Add items from Amazon, keep them organized by category, and share the list with family so they know exactly what to get.
-
Mertz Hall Resident Reviews and Ratings
-
Senior | July 18
Rooms are decently big, recently renovated, and clean. However, its in between the two major party spots so it is loud on thursday and saturday nights. Recent renovations made cosmetic improvements, and the kitchen renovation has decreased the frequency of fire alarms. However, the building has some issues including no CO detector in the basement which resulted in dangerous levels of CO on the first residential floor, malfunctioning of the humidity control system leading to toxic mold in some rooms, and frequent malfunctioning of both the hot and cold water systems - showers are often either scalding or freezing. The lights in the rooms are horrible. Highly recommend string lights and/or lamps. People in Mertz tend to disrespect the shared kitchens, especially the 1st floor kitchen, which is the nicest and therefore most residents will use it. I have had so much food and kitchen supplies stolen from the kitchen. Once I went to Worthmore (campus "free store" where students can donate stuff) and found a bowl that had been stolen from me. Yes, someone stole my stuff and then donated it...
-
-
Room Types at Mertz Hall
-
Traditional Room, 2-person
Didn't Find Your Room?
No worries! Add your housing info here.
-
Traditional Room, 2-person
-
Plan What to Bring
-
myDORM Shopping List
Build your dorm shopping list
Make one shareable checklist for everything you need for move-in. Add items from Amazon, organize by category, and share it with family so they know exactly what to get.
-
Amazon Prime Student
Try Prime Student free for 6 months
Free fast shipping on everything you bring to campus, plus streaming and student deals. Free for 6 months with a student email.
-
-
What You Need to Know About Moving into Your Dorm Room
-
Leaving Home
Leaving Home for College
Leaving home for college means learning to live independently. Ease your adjustment to college life by learning time management, laundry, and basic budgeting skills.
-
Dorm Room Essentials
Preparing for Dorm Life
Prepare for life in your dorm with printable dorm packing lists, learn what to do do prepare your dorm for a break, and plan how you'll move out for the summer.
-
Roommates
How to Choose a College Roommate
Whether you are able to choose your college roommate or one is assigned to you, use these tips for making your college roommate experience successful.
Latest From the Campus Blog
-
To Rush or Not to Rush?
Caroline Buckheit - August 20 -
Top 10 College Tips: Advice for Incoming Freshmen
Caroline Buckheit - August 20
-