The Kenneth and Jeanine Dobbins River Campus Center is not just where you sleep, it's where you'll launch your creativity.
The Dobbins Center is located riverside in Cape Girardeau, with the best views of the mighty Mississippi River. Dobbins is a suite-style hall where you'll be surrounded by the creativity of artists, performers, and makers. It has its own dining and fitness center, but you'll never be more than a shuttle ride away from main campus.
Suites are two-person bedrooms connected by a shared entrance, kitchenette, living room, and bathroom, and bedrooms come fully furnished. You'll have the feel of home while being at the center of a creative community.
Dobbins hosts the Visual and Performing Arts Community, a Special Interest Housing Community, bringing together both first-year and returning students who all share the same passion for creating, performing, and pushing boundaries.
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This is an example of a student room; some rooms will have a slightly different layout.
Dobbins Center Specifications
| Four-person Suite Room Item | Specifications |
|---|---|
| Room (approximate measurements) | 11'7"W x 13'8"L x 9'2"H |
| Window: two per room | 4'W x 6'8"H |
| Desktop | 36"L x 24"W |
| Freestanding 3-drawer dresser: drawers are approximately 5.5" tall. | 30"W x 24"D x 30"H |
| Bedroom Outlets | 4 quad outlets |
| Livingroom Outlets | 5 double outlets |
| Kitchenette Outlets | 2 double outlets |
| Bathroom Outlets | 2 double outlets |
| Built-in closet from the floor to the height of the closet rod | 42"W x 31"D x 65"H |
| Mattress size: extra-long twin, with loft kit | 80"L x 38"W |
| Storage beneath the bed (approximate measurements): when the bed is on the highest rung without lofting | 80"L x 39"D x 33"H |
| Space under sink | 27"W x 24"H x 20"D |
Dobbins Center Amenities
Suite and Floor Amenities
- Bathroom: shared double sinks accessible outside of room with toilet and shower
- Built-in closet (one per student)
- Community kitchen (in-floor lounge)
- Floor lounge: seating, TVs, kitchen, game area
- Internet: LAN (1 per student) and Wi-Fi
- Kitchenette: refrigerator and microwave (each suite)
- Laundry (each floor)
- Living room: couch, chair, end table, and 36" flat screen Smart TV (each suite)
- Practice rooms: piano, rooms are soundproof (each floor)
- Room furniture: bed, desk, chair, and dresser
- Carpeted Bedrooms
- LVT/Vinyl Flooring in Common Areas
Dobbins Center
- Dining: St. Vincent's Commons
- Fitness center (second floor)
- Vending and ice machines (first floor)
What's Nearby
- Downtown restaurants, shops, and landmarks
- Mississippi Riverfront, Bill Emerson Memorial Bridge, and park
- River Campus academic and performance spaces
Quick Facts
- Located on the River Campus
- Capacity: 184 students
- Hall Type: suite-style, shared bath/shower (cleaned by resident), kitchenette and lounge
- Room Types: double
- 2 floors, 92 rooms, 2 RAs per floor
- For Holland College of Arts and Media students
Mailing Address
Student Name
Dobbins Center - River Campus and Room #
410 S. Fountain Street
Cape Girardeau, MO 63703
2025/2026 Residence Hall Rates
| RESIDENCE HALL | SEMESTER RATE | ACADEMIC Year RATE |
| Towers East and South Doubles (Community Style) | $3225 | $6450 |
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$4075 | $8150 |
| LaFerla and Vandiver Doubles (Suite Style) | $4150 | $8300 |
| Dobbins River Campus Center Doubles (Visual and Performing Arts Special Interest Only) | $4275 | $8550 |
| Towers North and West Premium Doubles (Private Bathroom) | $4500 | $9000 |
RHA Fee
$15 per semester
Your RHA fee supports student leadership, safety, and community programming:
- $7.30 → Funds activities for Residence Hall Association (RHA), including leadership development and conferences
- $5.00 → Supports safety and security upgrades like keycard access and cameras
- $2.70 → Funds Resident Assistant (RA) programming for community-building and educational events
Technology Fee
$30 per semester
This fee ensures reliable technology in the residence halls:
- Supports wireless and LAN networks in rooms and lounges
- Covers equipment maintenance, upgrades, and software licensing
Dining at SEMO: Eat Well
Living on SEMO's campus means you'll never be far from a good meal. By choosing a campus meal plan, you'll have access to every dining spot on campus. So no ramen nights unless that's your thing. You'll have fresh, flexible options as well as choices that fit your specific dietary needs. You'll eat well without giving up convenience. You can also feel good about what's on your plate with SEMO's commitment to sustainability. Explore our dining choices and find the meal plan that fits you best.
One University Plaza, MS 0055
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701