Fanny Ruth Patterson Complex

Located just east of Grant Towers, Patterson Complex features cluster living with enhanced privacy. Students live small group clusters of 12, and each share a semiprivate restroom with one other student. A common space for each group of 12 residents includes a study area, living room area and kitchen-like area.

Patterson's large community center also features an "All You Care to Eat" food court, game room and a study lounge.

Starting at $7,696 per semester, for fall 2024

815-753-7631

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501 North Annie Glidden Rd.
DeKalb, IL 60115

1175 Lincoln Dr. N.
DeKalb, IL 60115

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Enhanced-privacy minisuites
Share a bathroom with one other person
Live in small clusters of 12 residents
In-hall dining, game room and lounge next door in the community center
Secure hall access with OneCard and PIN

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Single Minisuite

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Two bedrooms in the minisuite each include:

Bed
Closet
Desk
Nightstand
Dresser
Window blinds
Ethernet port
Overhead lighting
Mirror as closet doors
Chair

The minisuite also includes:

Shared vanity area
Two sinks with storage and mirrors, one per person
Bathroom with shower and toilet
Tile flooring
Minifridge
Storage cabinet above minifridge

A common cluster area shared with roommates living in five other minisuites includes:

Living room and kitchenette
Microwave
Television
Washer and dryer
Garbage/recycling bins
Vaccuum
Living room and kitchen seating

More rooms may be available in Patterson's communities.

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Measurements

Item	Measurements
Bedroom	Approximately 10'3" by 9'1"
Ceiling	8'10"
Bed	Mattress: 78" by 36" by 8" Bed: 85" by 36" by 36" Twin XL sheets provide the best fit.
Bed height from floor Depends on your selected bed loft option	Junior Loft: 33.5" from floor Low Loft: 16" from floor
Window	Approximately 32" by 57" One window in each bedroom. Blinds included.
Closet	21.25" by 68" by 78.5" Includes closet rod.
Dresser	Has three drawers. Outer dimensions: 24.5" by 29.5" by 30.5" Each drawer: 21" by 26.5" by 5.25"
Desk	Outer dimensions: 31" by 24.5" by 29.25" Desk addition: 17.125" by 24.5" by 29.25" Locking drawer: 21" by 14" by 5.25" Cubby hole: 22" by 15.25" by 16.5"
Minifridge	Each suite includes one minifridge for every two people. Includes refrigerator and freezer compartments. Outer dimensions: 20.125" by 18.625" by 33.5" Refrigerator compartment: 2.13 cubic feet Freezer compartment: 0.75 cubic feet
Bathroom	Includes a shower and a toilet. Tile flooring. You must provide your own shower curtain. The shower opening is 37" wide, and the shower rod is 72" from the floor.
Vanity Area	Includes two sinks and a minifridge. Tile flooring. Cabinet under sink (one for each suitemate): 6" (top) to 15" (bottom) by 30" by 22" (the back of each cabinet is slanted to accommodate drain pipes) Small cabinet above minifridge with 3 shelves: 16" by 16" by 29"

Features

Utilities included
Air conditioning
Dining Center
Game room
Washer and dryer in each cluster
NIU Wireless
Air conditioning
Elevators
Huskie Bus Line
Lab workstations in the community center
Vending machines
Outdoor bicycle racks
Open during Thanksgiving and spring breaks
Study rooms
Printing and scanning with AnywherePrints
Nearby Recreation Center
Community safety center

Dining Options

When you live in Patterson Complex, you automatically receive the Huskie Block 12 Plan, which lets you eat at:

Patterson's dining center including The Brick House oven pizzas.
Other locations across campus.

Learn more about residential meal plans.

Huskie Bus Line

Huskie Bus Line routes stop in front of Patterson Complex West every 10 minutes during regular hours:

Route 2L

Stops at Patterson West, DuSable, Stevenson, Barsema/Engineering Buildings, Art Building, attractions on Lincoln Highway, and more.

Route 2R

Stops at Patterson West, attractions on Lincoln Highway, Psychology/Computer Science Building, Art Building, Barsema/Engineering Buildings, DuSable and more.

Route 11

Route 11 of the Huskie Bus Line, known as the Huskie Safe Line, operates seven days a week, from midnight to 7 a.m. On Sundays, service starts at 10 p.m.

[Your Name]
Neptune North [Room Number]
750 Lucinda Ave.
DeKalb, IL 60115

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Patterson East [Room Number]
501 North Annie Glidden Rd.
DeKalb, IL 60115

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Patterson West [Room Number]
1175 Lincoln Dr. N.
DeKalb, IL 60115

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Recreation

Patterson Complex is a short walk away from the Student Recreation Center.
Join over 40 intramural sports played at the Chick Evans Field House and Outdoor Recreation Sports Complex.

Communities

Patterson's communities give you an opportunity to participate in intellectual, cultural, social activities and community service projects with other students at NIU.

Honors House

Internet

Unlimited NIU Wireless and Wired Broadband

Study Locations

Check out some places you can study in and around Patterson.

Study areas in each cluster
Lab workstations and study areas at the Patterson Community Center
Holmes Student Center
Founders Memorial Library

Safety

The safety and security of every resident is important to us. Patterson Complex residents use their OneCard to enter the building 24/7. Residents must also use their OneCard to get onto their floor, and their card and a PIN access their room. Guest registration is enforced 24/7. Hall staff and NIU police are always available.