Maroon Village FAQs
Who built Maroon Village?
Custom Container Living, an experienced company established in 2015, created our units.
What is the housing fee for Maroon Village?
The fee is $8,442 per academic year or $4,221 per semester for 2025-2026.
How is the housing community laid out?
Each unit is two floors tall. Each floor consists of two suites for a total of four rooms (2 rooms per suite).
There is a common room that is the size of one, single-story unit. The common room offers a TV screen, seating, and kitchenette complete with refrigerator, microwave and sink.
Three laundry rooms with a total of 12 washers and 12 dryers are included. Each laundry room will be the size of one suite. Units will be arranged around a central courtyard with open green space.
How many outlets are in a room?
7 outlets are provided for student use. 1 additional outlet is designated for two built-in bed lights included in the room design.
Can we bring a mini fridge and microwave?
Yes, each room is designed with space for a mini fridge, a shelf where a microwave can be placed, and ample outlet options.
The mini fridge space is 24 inches wide and approximately 34 inches tall. The microwave shelf is 24 inches wide and 14 inches deep.
The following appliances are NOT permitted:
- Refrigerators larger than 3.9 cubic feet
- Microwave ovens with greater than 900 watts
Can we connect to wi-fi?
Yes, Maroon Village is on the same wi-fi network used in other residence halls.
How are the rooms heated and cooled?
Each room is equipped with a modern “mini split” heating and air conditioning system from Mitsubishi Electric. These interior, wall-mounted units are quieter than traditional HVAC systems and come with individual temperature controls for every room.
The housing is designed to meet the highest energy efficiency standards from Energy Star.
Are there windows in the rooms?
Yes, each room has a window that can be opened.
How were building and safety codes implemented in the construction?
All construction met or exceeded the rigorous standards required by the City of Salem and Commonwealth of Virginia. That includes fire suppression systems in each room. Units were inspected for compliance multiple times during construction and will be inspected on a continuous basis going forward.
How do the solar panels work?
The solar panels will be affixed to the rooftops of Maroon Village buildings and will supplement the housing community’s use of electricity from the traditional power grid.
How were the beds constructed?
Each bed was independently mounted to the wall. That ensures maximum stability and avoids the movement sometimes associated with traditional, attached bunk beds.
The top bed includes a side railing. Both beds come with built-in corner lights for reading. Both mattresses are the standard Twin XL size (36x80) offered in other residence halls.