The rooms have leaded glass windows of various sizes with hardware for hanging curtains, hardwood floors, built-in bookcases and most have working fireplaces.
Residents are responsible for cleaning private and semi-private bathrooms.
A kitchen in the basement is provided for the convenience of residents. Students should provide their own utensils. All HGS residents are required to purchase at least a 12-meal per week table d'hote contract consisting of lunch and dinner, Monday through Saturday. Mail and packages delivered by US Mail is received by contracting for a Yale Station PO Box upon your arrival. Items delivered by UPS, FED EX, Airborne or other private carriers are sent direct to the Hall of Graduate Studies.