Fischer Hall

See Inside Fischer Hall

See Room Dimensions and Floor Information Find Out What Each Room Is Equipped With

Fischer Hall: Freshman and Sophomore Housing at Wheaton College

For over 50 years, Fischer Hall has welcomed Wheaton College’s freshman and sophomore students into a vibrant, Christ-centered residential community. At Wheaton, we believe that residential life is an extension of the classroom, where students grow spiritually, emotionally, and intellectually by living and learning together.

Whether you're studying late in the lounge, attending floor worship, or relaxing with friends during brother-sister floor events, your time in Fischer Hall will help shape your college experience—and your future.

A Community Designed for Growth

Suite-style living that encourages connection
Floor-based worship and community-building activities
Strong support from Residence Life staff and student leaders

Fischer Hall Room Layout and Amenities

Suite-style rooms for 4–5 students, with double or triple occupancy
Semi-private bathrooms shared within each suite
Separate wings: 5 floors for men, 7 floors for women
Lounge on every floor for socializing and study

Common Spaces and Features

Located near the Chrouser Sports Complex and Beamer Student Center, Fischer Hall offers:

A dedicated Prayer Chapel
Quiet Study Room
Community lounge with a TV
Ping pong and pool tables for recreation

Students walking in Fischer Hall — Female Students in Fischer Hall Room

Room Dimensions and Floor Information

Average number of students per floor: 49
Room dimension: 11' x 17'
Height of ceiling in the rooms: 8'
Window dimension: 51" x 85"
Closet dimensions: 90” height x 16” deep x 45” width
The bed height is 9 inches off of the ground allowing some storage underneath.
Bathrooms are equipped with 2 under the sink cabinets and four drawers. Shower curtains are provided. Residents are responsible to clean their bathroom, so bring cleaning supplies!
A central laundry room is located in the basement.
Laundry rooms are equipped with an ironing board.
Limited summer storage is available.
Limited indoor bike storage is available.
Outdoor bike racks are available during the academic year.
One vacuum is located on each floor.
Fischer contains a copy machine, a 24-hour computer lab and a hall kitchen shared by the entire building.
The kitchen includes two stoves, a refrigerator, two microwaves and minimal cooking utensils.
Every floor contains a lounge.
The basement also contains a Prayer Chapel, Quiet Study Room, ping pong table, pool table and community TV lounge.

Each Room Is Equipped With:

a 36" x 80" extra long mattress for each student
one bulletin board
six electrical outlets
one internet port per student and wireless internet
RT London modular furniture system that offers different lofting configurations depending on the size and space of the room
air conditioning/forced air heat in each room
one open closet per student-closets do not have doors
one desk chair per student
a wastebasket
toilet paper
miniblinds
carpet
mirror
one towel bar or hook per student

Meet Our Graduate Resident Advisers

Graduate Resident Advisers (GRAs) are Wheaton College Graduate School students who provide leadership and oversight at for undergraduate residence halls.