Briscoe

Welcome to Briscoe!

Students might come for the premium location near IU Athletics, but they stay for Briscoe's top-notch facilities. With great room set-ups and some of the most popular bathroom options on campus, Briscoe is a favorite among many.

Briscoe is also home to two Living Learning Centers: the Civic Leaders Living Learning Center and the Honors Living Learning Center.

Contact Information

1225 N. Fee Lane
Bloomington, IN 47406-7503

812-855-5313

 

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What makes Briscoe unique?

  • The Civic Leaders Living Learning Center, which is a community for incoming first-years of all majors with a passion for civic engagement and leading for the greater good
  • One location of the Honors Residential Community for Hutton Honors College students
  • One of IU's Academic Support Centers
  • A campus store located in the building
  • Unique rooms with a variety of layouts
  • Laundry rooms on each floor
  • Bathrooms in each room

...and so much more!

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Things to remember

  • Do not tamper with or hang items from the smoke detectors and/or fire sprinkler head.
  • Only use CommandTM hooks, tacky putty, or painter's tape to hang decorative lights and other items.
  • Indiana University does not accept liability for personal belongings, so residents must secure their own renter's insurance. GradGuard, an authorized insurance provider for IU, offers insurance quotes at go.iu.edu/getinsured.
  • Trash and recycling bins are provided in all rooms.To explore different bed options for your room and make appointments for bed rearrangement, visit our vendor's website at bedloft.com. The mattresses provided are extra-long twin size and have a height of 20 inches from the floor.
  • Use surge protectors and connect them directly to wall outlets. Avoid connecting extension cords and surge protectors in a series. Ensure that all electrical appliances are UL listed, have thermostatic controls if necessary, and are rated at 700 (6 amps) or lower.
  • Furniture cannot be removed or stored outside of the room.
  • Fire retardant blinds and/or curtains are provided and must not be taken down. The building is air-conditioned, and the windows cannot be opened.
  • The desk chair comes apart to create a floor rocker chair and a stool or table.
  • When the outdoor temperature is above 53oF, air conditioning can be set from 68 to 78oF. When the outdoor air temperature is below 50oF, heating can be set from 68 to 76oF.
  • En suite bathrooms are cleaned monthly by our staff.

Maintenance and environmental concerns

Report custodial, maintenance, or environmental concerns about your room or residence hall.

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Heating and cooling

These buildings are air-conditioned with non-operable windows. When the outdoor temperature is above 53°F, air-conditioning can be set from 68 to 78°F. When the outdoor air temperature is below 50°F, heating can be set from 68 to 76°F.

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