Umrath House on the Danforth Campus
Umrath House

Umrath at a glance

  • Residential community: Umrath & Zetcher (UmZee)
  • Mascot: Ruby the Red Umbrella Whale
  • Community colors: red & light blue
  • Monthly tradition: Whale Waffles – hosted on the second Monday of every month
  • Room types: modern two-person suites (also known as a modern double) and modern three-person suites (also known as a modern triple), with a jack-and-jill style bathroom shared between two suites
UmZee cleaning schedule

There is a kitchen available on the first floor of Umrath house, laundry facilities on the lower level, study spaces on every floor, and a multipurpose room/lounge on every floor.

The offices of Student Transitions and Engagement, Student Success Marketing & Communications, and Congress of the South 40 are located on the lower level of Umrath House.

Room Dimensions

In room, each student will have a: XL twin bed frame and accompanying mattress; a three drawer dresser; and a computer desk and chair. A shower curtain is provided for the bathroom and the suite is carpeted. Students will be responsible for providing their personal items and toiletries.

The renderings below represent a standard layout. Renderings may not be completely representative of the room you are assigned to.

Modern Double floor plan - two beds are in a room, and there is a separate area for a restroom and small entryway. There is another room with 2 beds that can be accessed through the same entryway and shares the restroom. In the restroom, there is a separate area with a toilet and another area with a shower and sink.
Modern Double
Modern Double floor plan - two beds are in a room, and there is a separate area for a restroom and small entryway. There is another room with 2 beds that can be accessed through the same entryway and shares the restroom. In the restroom, the toilet, sink, and shower are all in one area.
Modern Double
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Umrath & Zetcher staff & faculty

Emily Morgan

Emily Morgan

she/they

Residential Community Director

Umrath and Zetcher (Umrath House, Zetcher House)

Luis Alejandro Salas

Luis Alejandro Salas

Umrath Zetcher Faculty Fellow

Associate Professor of Classics

Resident Advisors

The primary role of a Resident Advisor (RA) is developing a community of students in a university living environment. RAs create opportunities for students to learn about themselves and others and are responsible for facilitating the general safety and well-being of the community.

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WUSAs

For information about the WUSA League of Students, visit Student Transitions & Engagement.

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Umrath history

a crest with a blue background, three red stripes on the left side that go halfway through the crest and connect with a large white anchor in the middle of the crest
Umrath & Zetcher Crest

Umrath House was originally two buildings built in 1958, know as “C” and “D”. in 1960, the buildings were named after Helen F. Umrath, wife of Karl D. Umrath for whom Umrath Hall next to Mallinckrodt Center is named, and her sister, Maurie Rubelmann. In 2009, the buildings were combined to become Umrath House. The current iteration of Umrath House was completed in 2016.