Where Bold Living Meets Lasting Connections
Willard Duncan Vandiver Hall is one of the residence halls at SEMO that welcomes you to campus on Henderson St. Vandiver is walking distance from important places on campus like the University Center and Kent Library, and to off-campus interests like Capaha Park and local restaurants. If you're looking for an in-hall hangout space, the first floor has a game lounge. Laundry and mail are also right on site, providing everything you need without leaving your space.
The rooms at Vandiver are suite-style, with two two-person rooms sharing a bathroom with double sinks. Each room comes furnished with beds, desks, chairs, and storage for both you and your roommate. Every floor offers a central lounge with a kitchenette, perfect for study sessions and hangouts with classmates. If you need a more relaxed space, a second cozy lounge is also available on each floor.
SEMO encourages building community, and there's no better way than joining one of our Special Interest Housing communities. Vandiver hosts several, giving you the opportunity to meet new faces and learn with familiar ones while engaging in topics you all have an interest in.
Take a virtual tour of Vandiver and get a feel for what life would be like here at SEMO.
Take a closer look at Vandiver Hall
Vandiver Hall Tour and Floor Plans
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Take a virtual tour!
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East Entrance to Vandiver Hall -
4-Person Suite
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4-Person Suite, alternate view
Vandiver Specifications
| Room Item | Specifiations |
|---|---|
| Room (approximate measurements) | 14’ W x 15’ L x 8’ H |
| Window sizes vary depending on the room. | |
| Desktop | 36" L x 24" W |
| Freestanding 3-drawer dresser: drawers are approximately 5.5" tall. | 30" W x 30" H x 24" D |
| Outlets | 2 quad outlets 4 double outlets |
| Wardrobe Dimensions (All dimensions are from the base of the space in the wardrobe in which clothes are hung to the closet rod (i.e., where you hang your clothes) | 34¾" W x 22¼" D x 55" 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 | 26½" H x 20" D x 38½" W |
Vandiver Amenities
Room and Floor Amenities
- Bathroom: suitemates share access to a bathroom with double sinks and private stalls for a toilet and shower
- Floor lounge: seating, kitchenette, ice machine, and TV
- Internet: LAN (1 per student) and Wi-Fi
- Room furniture: bed, desk, chair, dresser, and wardrobe
- Study room
- LVT/Vinyl Flooring
Vandiver Hall
- Customer service desk
- Community kitchen (inside program lounge)
- Laundry (first floor)
- Program lounge: seating, kitchen, game area, piano (first floor)
- Vending machines (first floor)
What’s nearby
- Academic buildings
- Campus Health Clinic
- Capaha Park
- Dining Options: Houck’s Place, Panda Express, Redhawk Market, and Starbucks
- Holcomb Success Center
- Houck Field
- Kent Library
- Restaurants
- Southeast Bookstore
- University Center
- U.S. Bank and ATM (inside Southeast Bookstore)
Special Interest Housing Communities*
- Arts and Media Collective- 2nd Floor
- College of Humanities and Social Sciences - 5th Floor
- Honors- 4th Floor
- Professional Pilot- 5th Floor
- Redhawks Nursing- 3rd Floor
- The Commons- 2nd Floor
*Application approval required
Quick Facts
- Located on South Campus
- Capacity: 293 students
- Hall Type: suite-style, shared bath/shower (cleaned by resident)
- Room Types: doubles
- 5 floors, 1 RA per wing
Mailing Address
Student Name
Vandiver Hall Room #
350 N. Henderson
Cape Girardeau, MO 63701
2025/2026 Residence Hall Rates
| RESIDENCE HALL | SEMESTER RATE | ACADEMIC Year RATE |
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| 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