Convenience
The in-building dining option and North Campus location are frequently viewed as convenient for daily student life.
DormIQMcMahon Hall
UW · North Campus, University of Washington, Seattle campus · Built 1961
McMahon Hall
Traditional residence hall · Double room & Single room rooms · shared (per suite) bathrooms
Year built
1961
◆ DormIQ verdict · synthesized from 2 reviews
McMahon Hall has been standing on North Campus, University of Washington, Seattle Campus since 1961, which means it predates most of its current residents by a few decades and has the character to prove it. McMahon Hall is a University of Washington residence hall in North Campus that was built in 1959. It has shared bathrooms and a mix of single, double, and triple rooms. The consistent bright spot students mention: the in-building dining option and north campus location are frequently viewed as convenient for daily student life.
↑ Best for
- ●people who want semi-private without paying for private
↓ Not for
- ●people who expect everything to work on the first try
What students mention
Themes drawn from 2 student reviews. The more reviews, the sharper the signal.
Social_environment
Students often describe McMahon as social and convenient because of the dining hall and central North Campus location, but the older building style and shared facilities are less appealing to some.
Building_condition
People tend to see it as an older dorm with practical benefits rather than a modern residence hall. Reviews commonly focus on age, layout, and communal bathrooms.
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2 reviews · most recent firstAnonymousSOPHOMORE · DOUBLE
LIVED 2024-25 · POSTED 1 MONTH AGODescribe a typical Saturday at this dorm
On a typical Saturday it starts getting loud around 9pm and settles down by after midnight.
What did you bring that you're glad you brought, and what do you wish you'd brought?
I bought A fan in the first week (around $30 on amazon) because It was really hot in late august when i got here and the building is older so ventilation wasnt great.
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ErinSOPHOMORE · DOUBLE
LIVED 2024-25 · POSTED 1 MONTH AGODescribe a typical Saturday at this dorm
People mostly gather at in their rooms depending on their friend group. The vibe is pretty relaxed, everyone seems to be going in and out alot.
What did you bring that you're glad you brought, and what do you wish you'd brought?
I packed a mini fridge and never used it -- It was just not needed and it was bulky. I rented it but i wish i didnt.
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The facts
McMahon HallYear built1961
Room typesDouble room, Single room
BathroomsShared (per suite)
UWMcMahon Hall
McMahon Hall
McMahon Hall has been standing on North Campus, University of Washington, Seattle Campus since 1961, which means it predates most of its current residents by a few decades and has the character to prove it. McMahon Hall is a University of Washington residence hall in North Campus that was built in 1959. It has shared bathrooms and a mix of single, double, and triple rooms. The consistent bright spot students mention: the in-building dining option and north campus location are frequently viewed as convenient for daily student life.
RoomsDouble room · Single room
BathShared · per suite
Dining—
Year built1961
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What residents say2 reviews
- Convenience50%
- Social_environment50%
- Building_condition50%
Anonymous, sophomore1 month ago
Double · 2024-25On a typical Saturday it starts getting loud around 9pm and settles down by after midnight.
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