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Single room in Manchester Hall overlooking Watterson Towers and the Quad at night.
Standard double room in Hewett Hall facing entry.
Standard double room in Hewett Hall facing window.
Single room in Manchester Hall with bed lofted.
Lounge of Manchester Hall
Breezeway between Manchester and Hewett Halls

Hewett-Manchester

The Hewett-Manchester area is a short distance from Milner Library and the Bone Student Center. It features two, 18-story residence halls along with a variety of Themed Living-Learning Communities, an outdoor basketball court, and the Visor Tutoring Center.  All provided room furniture is moveable with beds that can be lofted and bunked to various heights. Hewett-Manchester has nine-month housing, which means it remains open through all university breaks.

  • Amenities
  • Room Layouts
  • Room Furnishings
  • What Should I Bring?
  • Themed Living-Learning Communities

Where to Eat

Students living in Hewett-Manchester tend to dine at the Watterson Dining Commons, which is a short walk just a block away. In addition, there are many different locations on and off campus that serve as close locations for students.

Places to Study

Looking for a quiet place to study? Here are some options in Hewett-Manchester:

  • Kong Room (reserve through Area Office)
  • Manchester 101
  • Hewett 104
  • 18th Floor Lounges

Refrigerators

Refrigerators are permitted in students rooms, but must not exceed more than 4.5 cubic feet and do not draw more than 1.5 running amps. University Housing Services allows students to bring their own refrigerators but does not rent or provide them.

Laundry

  • The laundry rooms in Hewett-Manchester are located in the basement of each building and are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
  • Laundry is included in your room rate for the year, so feel free to wash and dry to your heart's content! Either HE (high efficiency) or regular detergent may be used.
  • The LaundryView Monitoring System shows which machines are available and how much time remains on them.  Visit the site at www.laundryview.com to see more! 

Room Furnishings

  • Alarm clock
  • Bathrobe
  • Bathroom caddy
  • Bedding (extra-long twin for double rooms)
  • Computer
  • Desk lamp (no halogen lamps/bulbs)
  • First aid kit
  • Garbage can
  • Headphones
  • Iron
  • Shower shoes
  • Towels
  • Umbrella

For more information on what is nice to have and what you should leave at home, please visit the Move-in page.

Hewett-Manchester is home to our Themed Living-Learning Communities. TLLCs provide a unique atmosphere for residents who share common interests and are interested in an environment that supports personal growth, both socially and academically.

Hewett Hall 

Manchester Hall 

Front Desk

Vrooman
(Hewett-Manchester)
(309) 438-4519

Residence Hall Coordinators

Hewett  (309) 438-4533

Manchester  (309) 438-5854

Mailing Address

Student’s Name
Room # Hewett Hall
101 North Fell Avenue
Normal IL 61761-2612

Student’s Name
Room # Manchester Hall
215 West Mulberry Street
Normal IL 61761-2969

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