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Jarvis Hall

2820 South University Drive
Fort Worth, TX 76129

Erected 1911, Jarvis is the smallest residence hall on campus, and the oldest building, built in 1911. It houses about 120 women, usually split evenly between freshmen and upper-classmen. Jarvis Hall consistently has the highest grade point average among the residence halls. It is named for Colonel J.J. Jarvis, a noted Fort Worth churchman, attorney, bank director, district judge and state legislator. He served as president of the Board of Trustees from 1889 until 1896.