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Nickname: Comstock
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Hashtag: #BeUBeComstock
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Campus: Minneapolis East Bank
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Hall Type: Residence Hall
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Population: 553, co-ed, first-year residents
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Year Built: 1940
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Number of Floors: 6
Comstock Hall Amenities
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Fully Furnished
See Specific Room Furnishings Below
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HBO GO
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Utilities Included
Unlimited Electricity, Heat, Water, Internet. It's all included.
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Laundry Included
Every building features a laundry facility. Unlimited laundry is included at no extra cost.
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24/7 Information Desk
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UMN-TV Coax
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UMN-TV Online
Streaming TV with 70+ channels, HBO GO, and 140,000+ on-demand shows and movies: housing.umn.edu/resnet/tv
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WiFi
WiFi is included in rooms, common areas, throughout the building, and throughout campus.
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Gigabit Ethernet Internet
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Accessible
If you have specific needs, we're here to help. Learn more about disability resources.
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Air Conditioning
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Security
Access-Controlled Entry, Security Cameras, 24/7 Staffing
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Dining Hall In Building
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Study Rooms
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Common Area Lounges
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Game Room
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Meditation Room
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Music Practice Rooms
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Tech Lab
Tech Lab with Macs & PCs, Remote Printing & Adobe Creative Suite. Learn More About Labs
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Building Kitchen
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Vending Machines
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Ice Machine
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Bus
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Outdoor Bicycle Racks
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Parking
Comstock Hall Room Types
Single
One room is occupied by one resident. The average square footage is 128. Two single rooms are separated by a quarter-bath containing a sink, which is shared by two residents. A large bathroom is shared by approximately 7 rooms. The contract length is fall/spring. There are approximately 199 singles in Comstock.
Double
One room is occupied by two residents (unless used for expanded housing). The average square footage is 195. A common bathroom is shared by approximately 10 rooms. The contract length is fall/spring. There are approximately 166 doubles in Comstock.
Triple
One room is occupied by three residents. The average square footage is 235. A common bathroom is shared by approximately 7 rooms. The contract length is fall/spring. There are approximately eight triples in Comstock.
Comstock Hall Rates
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2020-21 Rates
- Single Room:Spring Term: $3,727Jan 16-May 12, 2021
- Double Room:Spring Term: $3,139Jan 16-May 12, 2021
Comstock Hall Room Furnishings
All rooms in Comstock Hall include the following:
- Carpeted floors
- Closet
- Desk & chair
- Drawer space
- Extra long twin bed (36 inches x 80 inches)
- Recycling 3-part containers
- Sink (individual or shared)
- Window coverings
- 1 gigabit Ethernet internet jack per resident (cord not provided)
- 1 cable TV jack (TV & cord not provided)
- Telephone service is NOT included in Comstock Hall
Connect with Comstock Staff
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Grant Henry
Residence Director (RD)My Responsibilities
As a Residence Director, my responsibility is to supervise and collaborate with student staff and professional staff members in their efforts to create a safe, educational, and inclusive community within the residence hall.
Where I Can Help
- General building questions
- Adjusting to the first-year of college
- Student engagement and involvement opportunities
- Managing conflicts and roommate concerns
- Crisis management
- Integration of Diversity & Social Justice
- Health and wellbeing check-ins
- Student conduct and/or policy questions
Arrival to the University of Minnesota
2017
Education Background
M.A. Higher Education and College Student Development, Taylor University
B.A. Elementary Education, Purdue University
Previous Positions Held
- Resident Director - University of Northwestern
- Graduate Assistant for Residence Life Programs - Taylor University
Life Outside the U
- Travel
- Attending local concerts
- Cycling (fixed gear/single speed/mountain bike)
- Exploring the Twin Cities
Gender Pronouns
He/Him/His
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Eddy DinkaSenior Building and Grounds (Sr. B & G)
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Sara ParcellsBuilding and Grounds (B & G)
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Ron RuhnkeBuilding and Grounds (B & G)
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Mulugeta AbebeBuilding and Grounds (B & G)
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Rigo Hernandez MartinezBuilding and Grounds (B & G)
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Tara McCoyBuilding and Grounds (B & G)
Living Learning Communities (LLCs)
Live and learn with people who have similar academic and personal interests as you. Learn more about LLCs.
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Get Involved
Learn MoreHouse/Community Meetings
Get to know your neighbors.Social Justice Leadership Retreat
Be an ally. Be a leader.Student Conduct Board (SCB)
Serve as a hearing officer.Employment Opportunities
We're all in this together. Join in.
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Local Dining
Dining InfoGrubhub
Order online, pay with FlexDine
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Local Transit
Learn More- 3min.Walk to Coffman Student Center
- 15min.Walk to TCF Bank Stadium
- 13min.Light Rail to Downtown Minneapolis
Map
Technology in Comstock
Internet
Wired internet & WiFi are included. Learn More
Television
UMN-TV cable service with HBO Go, Cloud DVR, and online streaming is included. Learn More