Jesse H. Ames Suites

Ames Suites is located on the east side of campus and houses approximately 240 students. Students one year post high school graduation by move in date are eligible to live in Ames Suites.

Nearby, students will find parking lot O, sand volleyball courts, and basketball courts. Ames is connected to the Ann Lydecker Living Learning Center as well as South Fork Suites. The hall is named after former UW-River Falls President Jesse H. Ames.

2021-22 Living & Learning Communities

Healthy Living Community: The Healthy Living Community is for students who choose to live a substance free lifestyle. Depending on interest, 1-2 pods are designated to house the Healthy Living Community.

Pod Style Living

Ames is a pod-style residence hall. It is a green building and has been awarded the prestigious LEED-NC v2009 Gold Certification from the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC).

Students will live in Pods that are made up of 3 clusters. Each pod:
- Houses about 22 students
- Provides separate, private bathroom and shower facilities with shared sink areas
- Offers a scattered coed experience, where men and women may reside as neighbors
- Shares common space with
  - Television, seating, table and chairs
  - Kitchenette area with lockers, full refrigerator/freezer, sink, microwave oven, and island with stools

Hall Amenities

Elevator
Free laundry facilities on all floors
Study lounges on each floor with tables and chairs
Smaller kitchens including an oven, stove, and sink are available on the 2nd and 4th floors
Beverage and snack machines in Ann Lydecker Living Learning Center
A PrintAnywhere printer in the Ann Lydecker Living Lrarning Center

Room Amenities

Ames Suites rooms are approximately 12' x 16'
Floor to ceiling height ranges from 8' 4" to 8' 10"
Two loftable beds with twin extra-long mattresses
Two dressers and closets
Two study desks and chairs
One MicroFridge (refrigerator and microwave)
Garbage and recycling bins
Towel bar
Wireless internet
Carpeted floor

Room Design

Ann Lydecker Living Learning Center

George R. Field South Fork Suites and Jesse H. Ames Suites are connected on 1st floor through the Ann Lydecker Living Learning Center. On campus students and organizations may reserve rooms in the Living Learning Center for organizational, programming or educational use. Find information for reserving space in the Living Learning Center here.

The Living Learning Center comprises: