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Irby Hall

Monroe HallIrby and Phelps Halls were named for William Ratcliffe Irby and Esmond Phelps. Irby, a New Orleans businessman and President of the Board of Administrators, was instrumental in establishing Tulane's central purchasing system. Phelps succeeded Mr. Irby as President of the Board in 1926. Both buildings have exterior corridors that wrap around the building on all sides and promote resident interaction.

Irby and Phelps Halls are located on either side of Bruff Quad and are comprised of four-room suites with a shared bathroom. Each suite has eight bed spaces and the hall is coed by suite. All rooms are double occupancy with large picture windows. The furniture is moveable and each room has cable TV and Internet access. Study lounges and kitchen facilities are located in each hall. Both Irby and Phelps are home primarily to second-year and transfer students.

Amenities & Other Details
Lounge - Floors 2, 3, & 4
Vending Machines - Floor 2
Laundry - Located in Bruff Commons Building
Kitchen - Floor 2

Also in Irby Hall
Housing & Residence Life - 1st Floor Irby
Located Inside Housing Office, Irby Hall:
> Fraternity & Sorority Programs
> Alcohol Education Initiatives
> Facilities Services - Housing Zone Staff

Floor Plans
Irby Hall Building Plan
Disclaimer: Please note that through recent renovations, facility upgrades and/or conversions, this floor plan may have a limited number of mislabeled rooms. If you have questions, please ask us via e-mail applyhrl@tulane.edu.

Photos
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Room Picture 1
monroe room 1
Room Picture 2
monroe room 2
Room Picture 3
monroe room 3
Room Picture 4
monroe room 2

Room Dimensions

Desk with wood frame chair

  • 48 in wide
  • 24 in deep
  • 29.75 in high

Bed

  • Posts
    • 35.5 in high
    • 32.25 in between posts
  • Frame
    • 81.5 in long
    • 39.5 in wide
    • adjustable height
  • Extra long twin mattress (80 in long)

Extras

  • 4 electrical outlets
    • 3 with 2 plugs
    • 1 with 4 plugs
  • 1 phone jack, 1 cable, 2 ethernet connections in 1 box
  • Thermostat in room
  • A/C unit
    • 44.9 in wide
    • 9.1 in deep
    • 25.6 in high
  • Over head fluorescent light

Towel rack by bathroom door

  • 23.5 in long
  • 5.25 in from wall
  • 58.75 in from floor

Window

  • 88 in wide
  • 68 in high
  • 2 panels, one panel slides sideways to open
Shelves

  • Adjustable
    • 78 in max from floor to top
    • 68.7 in min from floor to bottom
  • 2 shelves
  • Top
    • 35.5 in wide
    • 10 in deep
  • Bottom
    • 48.5 in wide
    • 10 in deep
  • One set on both lengthwise walls

Closet

  • 48.25 in wide
  • 23.5 in deep
  • 85 in high
  • Organizer
    • 1 section with 3 metal baskets and 2 shelves
      • 19.25 in wide
      • 14.2 in deep
      • 42.5 in high
    • 1 section with 1 shelf
      • 15 in wide
      • 17.25 in tall
      • 14.2 in deep
    • 1 bar at top, 48 in long
    • 1 bar halfway to top, 12 in long
  • Closet door
    • 22.75 in wide
    • 85 in high
  • 2 door open outward

Above Closet Storage

  • 48.25 in wide
  • 23.5 in deep
  • 15.5 in high
  • Storage doors
    • 22.75 in wide
    • 15.5 in high
  • 2 wooden door open outward above each closet