Huffman Residence Hall
Huffman Residence Hall is named after Frank O. Huffman. A 1901 graduate of Wake Forest, he was a leader in the North Carolina furniture industry. The building’s construction was made possible through the donations of Mr. Huffman’s family members. The Hall Office for the Poteat/Huffman Community is located in the community lounge of Poteat Residence Hall.
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Community Details
Office Location: | Poteat 1st Floor – 116 Access through Community Lounge |
Style: | Suite |
Gender: | Coed |
Capacity: | 76 |
Built: | 1955 |
Updated: | 2017 |
Fire Safety: | Smoke Detectors, Sprinkler System, Alarms |
Hall Staff: | 10 |
Amenities: | 2 Community Lounges, Community Kitchen, and Central Laundry. |
Housing Selection Group Sizes: | 1 and 2 *Huffman will be unavailable for Fall 2025 Housing Selection* |

*Please note that these are average room details and individual room dimensions may slightly vary.
Room Details
Average Room Dimensions: | 9′ 2″L X 14′ 2″W X 7′ 10″H |
Window Size: | 3′ 4″ X 4′ 8″, Blinds |
Floor Covering: | Tile, White |
Elevator: | No |
Electrical Outlets: | 2-3 |
Desk Type: | Free Standing |
Double Room Drawer Type: | Free Standing, dimensions vary |
Number of Drawers: | 2 |
Wardrobe: | 72″H X 36 W X 25″ Deep Two in Double Rooms |
Heating & Air: | Individual |
MicroFridge®: | One Per Room |
Sinks in Room: | No |
Bed Height: | Raises up to 36″ |
Maximum Space Under Beds (without risers): | Range: 28″- 33″ Personal bed risers must be 18 inches or less in height and cannot include an outlet. |
Bed Frame: | 38″x 85″ Twin XL Mattress |
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