Center Complex

[Source: ASU.edu/housing]

Compared to the other dorm areas, Center Complex is very different. Center Complex is home to the following dorm buildings: Best Hall, Irish Hall, and Hayden Hall. The majority of the residents in these dorm buildings are people who are part of the Herberger Institute for Design and the Arts. The dorms are pretty old with an exception of Hayden East, Hayden West, and Best C. Since they are pretty old, they are also pretty small and the biggest turn off for most people is that there are no bathrooms in the rooms; every floor has to share two bathrooms. Some people really dread this because sharing a bathroom with 40-60 people isn’t exactly the ideal living situation. However, even though many complain about this, there are also people who like the fact that they do not have to clean their own bathrooms because the maintenance crew does that for the residents. Aside from the perk of not having to clean you own bathroom, people often say that there is a really great sense of community amongst the residence. People who live here end up forming big groups of friends and they hang out in the hallways or in the lounges.There is a volleyball pit where people always play volleyball together, there is a ping pong table, and there is even a dance studio for people majoring in dance. Since this complex is technically a conglomerate of various dorm buildings, there is more to do in the vicinity of the complex. Another bonus of living at center complex is that it is close to everything important and there are bus stations and shuttle posts close to the dorms. In addition to these positive traits, Gammage Theatre is right across from these dorms which makes it easy to see a play or a musical. With all these in mind, if you do not mind the fact that you have to share a bathroom with a floor, but want to live in a convenient spot where there is a great sense of community, then Center Complex may be the best option for you.