The German House is the center for academic and social events related to German on campus. It provides a residential setting for students to be fully engaged in the language and culture of German-speaking countries. Residents work closely with the German Co-Curricular Activities Director to plan and organize events throughout the year. 

Layout

The German House is home to eight students in its five rooms: three doubles and two singles.  There are three full bathrooms in the house that are shared by the residents. Each room is unique in size and shape.

Amenities

On the main floor of the house, residents spend time studying and hosting departmental programs in the large living room, kitchen, and dining room. There are several couches and chairs for seating and a large projection screen for viewing films in the living room. The kitchen contains a stove top, oven, large sink, cabinet space, refrigerator, and microwave.  Limited cooking supplies are provided.  Students may wish to bring their own. A washing machine and dryer are also located in the kitchen area. The German House is air-conditioned. Residents of the German House also enjoy an outdoor patio and grill. There are areas for resident parking behind the house and on Louisiana Circle.

History

The German House was created in 1978 by Dr. James Davidheiser of the German Department. It has been at its present location since 1987. In academic year 2027-28, we will celebrate 40 years of the house at the corner of University Avenue and Louisiana Circle and 50 years since its founding.   Read the full history

German House

Double-OCCUPANCY FURNISHINGS
  • Two twin beds
  • Two large built-in closets
  • Two dressers (ranging from two to five drawers)
  • Two built-in desks with chairs and wall-mounted, overhead shelving
  • Two waste bins
  • One room phone and two Ethernet ports
  • All rooms have hardwood floors and windows are furnished with blinds