Mertz Hall

Mertz Hall is the Loyola\'s largest first-year dorm.

Connected to the Centennial Forum Student Union and standing as the tallest building on the Lake Shore Campus, Mertz Hall is the largest first-year residence hall at Loyola.  It stands 19 stories tall, with floors 3-19 as residential floors and the first and second floors offices and other space.  

The traditional style hall features large windows with magnificent views of the lake and the city.  The student rooms and public areas were renovated in the early 2000’s, and all floor bathrooms were completely overhauled in 2010 and 2011.  It serves as home for approximately 650 residents, mostly doubles, with some singles and a few quads.

Constructed in 1969, Mertz is named in honor of Reverend James J. Mertz, S.J. Father Mertz joined the Loyola faculty in 1922, teaching ancient Greek and Roman civilization. He also played a large role in building Madonna della Strada Chapel. Mertz Hall/Centennial Forum Student Union now house a residence hall, student activities, offices and the Kathleen Mullady Theatre.  Fr. Mertz passed away in 1979, after having served as a faculty member for almost 60 years.

• Building Features
  • Dimensions
  • Interactive 3D Floor Plan
  • Community bathrooms
  • The rooms in this residence hall accommodate two students
  • Upper-floor views of Lake Michigan
  • Lounge on every floor
  • Carpeted rooms, lounges and hallways
  • Laundry facilities
  • Modern furnishings
  • Microwave access
  • Staff offices onsite
  • Two dining facilities
  • Cable tv/internet access in each room
  • Heat/air-conditioned rooms
  • Single gender by floor
  • Student Union on first floor
  • Elevator
  • Smoking is NOT permitted in any University Housing facility
• Room Features
  • One extra-long twin bed per resident
  • One individual desk and chair
  • One closet per resident
  • One chest-of-drawers per resident
  • Air conditioning 
  • Mini blinds 
  • Wireless Internet access 
  • Basic cable service

   

• Furniture Measurements

  Bed: 85.5”L x 36”W x 36”H
  Desk: 42”W x 24”D x 62.5”H 
  Chest-of-Drawers: 30”W x 18”D x 37.5”H

  *All measurements are approximate.