William Greenleaf Eliot Residential College

Danforth House

Danforth house consist of modern two-person suites (also known as modern double) and an adjoining bathroom with another two-person suite. Each student will have a: XL twin bed frame and accompanying mattress; a three drawer dresser; and a computer desk and chair. The suite is carpeted and a shower curtain is provided.

Danforth house provides a kitchen and laundry on each floor. There are available study spaces, music practice rooms, and a main computer lab. Students will be responsible for providing their personal items and toiletries.

Shepley House

Shepley House contains modern four-person single suites, with each suite having a shared living space and bathroom. Each suite contains: a XL twin bed frame and accompanying mattress; a three drawer dresser; and a computer desk and chair. A shower curtain is provided for the bathroom and the suite is carpeted. In the shared living space there is a couch, couch chair, coffee and side table provided.

There are kitchens on each floor and a laundry facility in each building. There are study spaces and music practice rooms available, laundry facilities, a main computer lab, and a multipurpose room. Students will be responsible for providing their personal items and toiletries.

Wheeler House

Shepley House contains modern four-person single suites, with each suite having a shared living space and bathroom. Each suite contains: a XL twin bed frame and accompanying mattress; a three drawer dresser; and a computer desk and chair. A shower curtain is provided for the bathroom and the suite is carpeted. In the shared living space there is a couch, couch chair, coffee and side table provided.

There are kitchens on each floor and a laundry facility in each building. There are study spaces and music practice rooms available, laundry facilities, a main computer lab, and a multipurpose room. Students will be responsible for providing their personal items and toiletries.

First-Year Students
Colors: Green and Silver
Mascot: Walrus
Traditions:

• WGE Waffles
  Our signature tradition, WGE Waffles is a late night waffle extravaganza hosted once a month in the Shepley House lobby.
• Brunches with the Faculty Fellow
  The Faculty Fellow for William Greenleaf Eliot hosts a brunch for students almost every week through the fall and spring semester in their apartment in Danforth House.
• WGE on the Water
  An annual canoe trip down a nearby river in Missouri hosted by the Residential College Director, Faculty Fellow, and Faculty Associates.
• WGE-Q
  An annual barbecue held in the WGE courtyard during the first few weeks of the fall semester.

Room Dimensions: Danforth

Single: 10.5′ x 14′
Double: 10.5′ x 17′
Triple: 11′ x 18′

Room Dimensions: Shepley, Wheeler

Single: 8′ x 13′
Double: 12′ x 13′

Floor Plan Documents

• Danforth First Floor (PDF)
• Danforth Second Floor (PDF)
• Danforth Third Floor (PDF)
• Danforth Fourth Floor (PDF)
• Shepley Floor Plans: ALL (PDF)
• Wheeler First Floor (PDF)
• Wheeler Second Floor (PDF)
• Wheeler Third Floor (PDF)
• Wheeler Fourth Floor (PDF)