Pennsylvania Avenue

Babcock, Carr, Blaisdell, and Saunders make up the Pennsylvania Avenue Residence Halls (PAR). Living-Learning Communities here include Intersections (Babcock floors 1-2), and Global Crossroads (Saunders, floors 2-3). PAR is a good choice for students who wish to stay in their own rooms over break periods (note that break periods are an additional charge except for Global Crossroads residents).

Location:

1002 College Court (Babcock); 1001 West Pennsylvania Avenue (Carr); 901 West Pennsylvania Avenue, (Blaisdell); 902 College Court (Saunders), Urbana, IL 61801

Contact Information:

Phone: (217) 333-2950

Nearby:

Illini Grove, Recreational Fields, College of ACES, College of Veterinary Medicine

Gender:

Coed by room

Resident Population:

Babcock - 254, Blaisdell - 254, Carr - 256, Saunders - 254

Room Types:

Doubles

Dining:

PAR Dining Hall in lower level; Penn Station a la carte location; After Dark late dinner offered

Special Features:

Home to the Global Crossroads Living-Learning Community (Saunders) and Intersections Living-Learning Community (Babcock). Rooms have loftable furniture and in-room wireless access. Residents have access to the computer lab, weight room, study lounges, TV room, computer lab, 24-hour front desk services, vending machines, laundry room. Babcock and Saunders have newly remodeled, individual-use bathrooms (eight single private bathrooms on each floor). In 2018-2019, all halls will have window air-conditioning units.