HOBBY HALL
About the Namesake
Hobby Hall is named after Oveta Culp Hobby and was constructed in 1980. Ms. Hobby had the distinction of serving as our nation’s first Secretary of Health, Education, and Welfare under President Eisenhower. As a member of President Eisenhower’s cabinet, Ms. Hobby made great strides in social programs.
Ms. Hobby is well known for her commitments to improving rehab programs for people with disabilities and for requiring employers to pay federal taxes on domestic workers. Ms. Hobby was from Houston, Texas.
2020 – 2021 Rates
Modular Hall
$3,532semester
- Double Room
2021 – 2022 Rates
Modular Hall
$3,708semester
- Double Room
Quick Reference
| Building Abbreviation | HOBB | Building Capacity | 240 |
| Building Number | 0653 | Built In | 1980 |
| Residential Area | Northside | Gender | Single Gender by Room |
| Hall Style | Modular Hall | Living Learning Community | Terry Scholars (ASPIRE) |
| Room Type | Double Rooms |
Gallery
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Floor Plan
Location
Physical Address:
160 Asbury Street, College Station, TX 77840
See also: U.S.P.S., FedEx, and UPS addresses
Amenities
Fully furnished rooms
Furniture included (2 of each per double room): desk, chair, bed, dresser, bookshelf; beds are twin-size tall lofts | View room and furniture specs
- Room flooring is vinyl wood plank (except bathroom area)
- Electricity included
- Free on-site washer/dryer
- Water, sewer, recycling & trash included
- Accessible rooms available
- Vending machines
Designed for community
- T.V. lounge
- Community events and socials
- Resident advisors
- Public hallway phones on each floor
Resident Community Council
Academically-oriented environment
- Educational programs
Convenient location
- Walk or bike to class
- Near parking lot 30 and accessible to the Northside Garage
- Easy access to Northside Community Learning Center and dining
Worry-free features
- Professional, on-site maintenance
- 24-hour, on-call staff
- Card-controlled access
- Security officer
- Roommate matching available
- Bike racks nearby