Residence Halls
Minton Hall
Minton Hall is a ten story residence hall named in honor of Dr. John Minton, WKU's fifth President. Minton houses 406 students. It is conveniently located in the middle of campus across from the Downing Student Union (DSU).
Each floor shares a set of bathrooms with private, locking stalls.
This hall closes for Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring breaks. View Important Dates
Minton Hall will receive significant upgrades during Summer 2025, which includes new flooring, furniture, paint, and major renovations to the bathrooms and common spaces.
Preview of room updates:
Moveable Furniture
(One set per resident)
Adjustable XL Twin Bed
Hanging Desk
Desk Chair
Dresser
Closet
Trash Bin
Recycling Bin
Window Blinds
Amenities
Wifi
Ethernet (2 outlets)
Air Conditioning
Elevators
Vending Machines
Ice Machine
Community Bathrooms
Laundry Room
Free Laundry
Community Areas
Study Room
Lobby / Community / TV Lounge
Kitchen on all floors except 3 & 8
24-Hour Security & Information Desk
Dimensions are approximate, as rooms may vary slightly.
Room Size
136.5"W x 186"L
Bed
Twin XL Mattress
Each post has 18 metal pins inserted at 3" increments to allow 17 different height adjustments.
Bed Post: 60"H
At the highest setting, there is a 54.5" maximum clearance from the floor.
Bedrail: 42"W x 1.25"D x 12"H
Bed Shelf
18"W x 12"D x 1"H
Hanging Desk
32"W x 20"D x 1"H
Rolling Desk Chair
22"W X 21"D X 34"H
Window
48"W x 64.6"L
Windowsill: 7" D
Dresser
On Casters
30"W X 24"D X 30"H
Closet
Full Length: 89"
Hanging Area: 38"W x 60"H x 14"D
Shelf One: 38"W x 12"H x 14"D
Shelf Two: 38"W x 9.5"H x 14"D
Shelf Three: 38"W x 7.5"H x 14"D
Ethernet Outlets: 1
Digital TV Coax: 1
1595 Normal Street, Room ###
Bowling Green, KY 42101-6433
(270) 936-4756
Fire Evacuation Plans
Safe Areas
Interior stairwells
Avoid lobby area
Connect With Us
