Hello and welcome to Thomas Hall on the campus of Eastern Illinois University! Thomas Hall is an all male residence hall of approximately 400 students. The staff of Thomas Hall is comprised of a Resident Director, Associate Resident Director, a full-time secretary, 8 Resident Assistants, 8 Desk Assistants, and a Night Assistant.

If you would like to visit our Hall Council homepage , just follow the appropriate links for a full picture tour of Thomas and some useful information about our fine hall. Room Dimension Layout drawings are now available. Some things that the tour may not tell you include the building has elevator accessibility, a 24-hour visitation policy, and our own dining service and convenience store. In our lobby there are two pool tables, a ping-pong table, a big screen television, and several arcade games. The basement area offers a study room, a classroom, a large meeting room, laundry facilities, and several vending machines.

Thomas Hall is a place characterized by tradition and a history of being one of the finest places to live on campus. The Thomas Hall Council sponsors numerous programs throughout the year including bingo, intramural sports tournaments, and several programs with the women of Andrews Hall (which is connected to Thomas Hall by the Panther Den). Hall council is a place that you can get involved with programming, activities, and other residents of the hall. It meets weekly and sponsors a variety of programs and activities. Statistically speaking, Thomas Hall houses approximately 80% freshman and 20% upperclassmen. We encourage you to take a tour of Thomas Hall by visiting our homepage which will give you a great idea of what Thomas Hall is all about. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at 217/581-3079. Take care and we look forward to hearing from you.

Jacob Knight
Complex Director

Mark Nicklaus
Associate Resident Director