Pearson Residential College

In 1987, Pearson Hall was rededicated as a Residential College. The hall was originally opened in 1962, and in 1969 was named in honor of Jay F. W. Pearson. Pearson was a member of UM’s first faculty and eventually became the second president of the University. Pearson was a scientist who, as a young man, participated in expeditions to British Guinea and the Galapagos Islands. His non-traditional
background in science provided a unique perspective in administering as president. Pearson was a driving force behind the establishment of the medical school and the development of the library. He also recognized the role of positive relations with Latin America and with the South Florida community as being vital to the institution’s success.

Building Information

• Physical Address: 5185 Ponce de Leon Boulevard, Coral Gables, FL 33146
  • For sending receiving mail and packages, please review mail and package information in the Guide to Living on Campus
• Phone: 305-284-4211
• Capacity: 717 students
• Room Type: Double rooms in semi-suites and private singles

Amenities

HOUSING RATES

• Double Suite
• Standard Single

Bedroom Dimensions (L x W x H)

16’4” x 14’8” x 8’

What's Included

• Twin XL bed
• Desk with hutch
• Chair
• Closet
• Dresser
• Recycle bin & trash container

Bathroom Dimensions

6'8" x 4'7" x 8'

What's Included

• 2 mirrors
• 2 towel racks
• shower curtain
• toilet paper holder

Room Dimensions

Bedloft* (Height Underneath)	4’7” under bed x 3’8” deep
Closet 1	6’1” x 6’
Closet 2	4'11" x 6'
Desk	5'4” x 3’11” x 1’8” (2’7” leg space under desk)
Desk Chair	1’7” x 1’8” x 2’8”
Dresser	3’6” x 2’6” x 1’9”
Hutch	3'11" x 1'7"
Mattress (Twin XL)	80” x 36” (11” off ground)
Safe (in closet)	1' x 1' x 1'2"
Window (x2)	6'6" (W)

*Lofts are available for student rental from a vendor. We do not allow homemade bed lofts.

Bedroom Dimensions (L x W x H)

12'11” x 14’1” x 8’

What's Included

• Twin XL bed
• Desk with hutch
• Chair
• Closet
• Dresser
• Recycle bin & trash container

Bathroom Dimensions

4'4" x 6'6" x 8'

What's Included

• Mirror
• Towel rack
• Shower curtain
• Toilet paper holder

Room Dimensions

Bedloft* (Height Underneath)	4’7” under bed x 3’8” deep
Closet	4’8” x 2'6"
Desk	5'4” x 3’11” x 1’8” (2’7” leg space under desk)
Desk Chair	1’7” x 1’8” x 2’8”
Dresser	3’6” x 2’6” x 1’9”
Hutch	3'11" x 1'7"
Mattress (Twin XL)	80” x 36” (11” off ground)
Safe (in closet)	1' x 1' x 1'2"
Window (x2)	6'6" W

*Lofts are available for student rental from a vendor. We do not allow homemade bed lofts.

• Elizabeth Greenlee, Area Director

  elg95@miami.edu
  305-284-9098

• David Batson, Office Supervisor

  deb70@miami.edu
  305-284-2778

• Clay Ewing, Senior Residential Faculty

  Clay Ewing (he/him/his) is an Associate Professor at the University of Miami. His research focuses on serious games, implementing game mechanics into real world applications, and social justice. As an award winning game designer and developer, Professor Ewing's games have tackled issues such as vector borne diseases, the cost of health care, social safety nets and labor practices. Clay has worked with numerous non-profits including Red Cross Red Crescent, Open Society Foundations, ROC United, Oxfam, and the AIDS & Rights Alliance for Southern Africa. He is also a coffee snob and Netflix junkie.

  c.ewing@miami.edu
  305-284-2995