KIEST HALL (DORM 2)

About the Namesake

Kiest Hall is named after Edwin J. Kiest and was constructed in 1939. Mr. Kiest was a long-time editor, publisher and owner of the Dallas Times-Herald. He also worked in retail grocery during his career. Mr.Kiest served on the Texas A&M Board of Directors from 1927 until his death in 1941. He was awarded with an honorary degree from Texas A&M in 1941.

Corps Hall

$2,965semester
  • Double Room

Visit our rates page to see the proposed rates for 22-23.

Gallery

  • Corner exterior view of the Corps Dorm
  • Interior view of the Corps Dorm. A bed surrounded by multiple shelving spaces and bordered by a desk is seen.
  • Drawers placed below the bed are pulled out.
  • View from the entrance door of the interior of the dorm. A mirror is seen. There is a bed surrounded by multiple shelving spaces is seen and bordered by a desk.
  • Study desk is shown. It has a shelving space above it and comes with a chair.
  • A small closet is opened to show the storage space. The interior of the closet is white with two clothing small clothing racks and a shelf.
  • View of the sink located in the bedroom. Sink comes with a mirror and cabinet space.
  • View of Community Bathroom. Four bathroom stalls are seen with two sinks.
  • View of Community Bathroom. Multiple shower stalls are seen lined up in the bathroom.
  • View of Community Bathroom. One single shower is shown. Temperature controls can be seen with one shelf in the corner.
  • View of Community Bathroom. ADA Accessible shower is shown with an adjustable bench. The shower head has a cord. There is support bar with a small shelf right above it.
  • Bird’s eye view of Double Room. Two beds located on either side of the room, two study desks and chairs, one bathroom sink with cabinets right above, two closets, and two wall hooks near the door entry.
  • Side view of Double Room. Two beds located on either side of the room, one study desk and chair, one bathroom sink with cabinets right above, two closets, cabinets right above both beds, and a window on the end of the room.

Location

Physical Address:
606 Military Mall, College Station, TX 77840

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Amenities

Fully furnished rooms

Leadership Learning Centers

  • H. Grady Ash, Jr ’58 Leadership Learning Center

  • Stephen C. Ash ’87 Leadership Learning Center

  • Tony Buzbee ’90 Leadership Learning Center

  • Susan & Michael J. Plank ’83 Leadership Learning Center

Designed for Community

  • Access to Leadership Learning Centers

  • Vending machines

  • Wi-Fi throughout hall

  • Public hallway phones on each floor

Worry-free features

  • Professional, on-site maintenance
  • 24-hour, on-call staff
  • Card-controlled access

KIEST HALL – DORM 2

Hall Gender: Coed by Room

Building Number: 401
Hall Staff: 1 CHO
Renovated: 2016
Building: Corridor
Bathroom: Community
Floors: 4
Rooms: 110
Building Capacity: 220

Room and Hallway Flooring: Vinyl Composite Tile
Furniture Style: Fixed
Bed Style: In Place
Mattress Size: 77″ x 36″
Bed Size: 36″ W x 80″ L

Desk Size (2) (chairs included): 33″ W x 32″ D x 31″ H  –  2 drawers
Hutch Size (2) Above Desks: 33″ W x 14″ D x 49″ H  –  2 shelves
Dresser Size (4): 24″ W x 24″ D x 21″ H  –  2 drawers
Bookshelves (2) Above Beds: 82″ W X 14″ D X 13″ H  –  1 divided shelf
Wardrobe (2): 28″ W x 30″ D x 80″ H  –  2 shelves

Number of Windows & Size: 1 (corner rooms have 2) 46″ x 54″

Room Dimensions: 12′ x 10′ living area – 17′ to door and closet area
Ceiling Height: 8’5″ Sink/Vanity Area (2):
Vanity Counter Space: 47″ W x 25″ D (cabinet space and 4 drawers below)
Vanity Upper Cabinet: 22″ W x 6″ D x 12″ H (closed adjustable shelf)
22″ W x 15″ D x 14″ H (open shelf)
24″ W x 6″ D x 29″ H (medicine cabinet)

Allowed to Paint Room: NO

Hall Features
AC individually controlled; sink in room; vending machine and laundry located on 1st Floor; connected to Plank Living Learning Center.