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Comparable Schools'
Campus Housing Grades:
Quick StatsUndergrads Living on Campus
34 %
Best Dorms
- George Street Apartments
- Kelly House
- Liberty
- McAlister
Number of Campus Owned Apartments
3
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus
No
College Prowler Take
On-campus housing is a good way to meet new people, form friendships, and meet roommates for next year’s housing plans. It’s pretty much considered the norm among transfer students and freshmen, who on their own make up the majority of the 23 percent of undergraduate students living on campus. For this reason, many students choose to live on campus their first year, even though freshmen aren’t required to do so. But if you do choose to live on campus, here is what you’re in for: relatively tight security at the entrances of the dorms, RAs that either breathe down your neck about the rules or don’t care at all, evacuations in the middle of the night because of smoke detectors being set off, mold, insects, and sometimes small critters, and of course, the expected possibility of getting stuck with a roommate you can’t stand. Charleston’s residence halls vary from brand new apartment-style suites, to ancient, fairly-maintained standard rooms with common bathrooms and lounges. Naturally, the former goes quickly with the rush of students applying for housing, but even the latter is sufficient and sometimes enjoyable given certain circumstances. Quality doesn’t come cheap, and inexpensive dorms don’t come without their share of inconveniences. On-campus housing, though, is not common among upperclassmen, who tend to choose the more appealing option of off-campus housing. Students Speak Out
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I would rather live in a coed dorm...
I would rather live in a coed dorm than an all female dorm any day. It’s fun having your guy friends right down the hall. When you live with all girls, you run into ignorant snobs a lot more often. |
Anonymous says: |
I loved living in College Lodge....
I loved living in College Lodge. Yeah, it was kind of gross, but so much fun! Three of my neighbors either moved out or flunked out of classes because they partied too much. It’s definitely not the place to live if you need peace and quiet. |
Anonymous says: |
You should live in a dorm your...
You should live in a dorm your first year. There’s really no reason not to. But if you can, move into your own apartment or into a historic house your sophomore year. The dorms are nice and all, but when you’re 21 and you can’t have a beer in your own living room, that’s just lame. |
Anonymous says: |
It’s hard to categorize the...
It’s hard to categorize the historic houses. Some are like actual houses with six people in them, and others hold almost 30. The trick to living in a historic house is to look at every single one and make your choice from your own observations. Just because it’s a historic house doesn’t mean it’s going to be nicer than a residence hall. |
Anonymous says: |
The dorms are a great way to meet...
The dorms are a great way to meet people your first year. But if you’re an upperclassman and you’re living in the dorms, you’re practically never there because you’re always over at your friends’ apartments. McAlister Hall had a lot of upperclassman this past year, and the only reasons I can think of is that they had nowhere else to go, yet McAlister Hall is the nicest one. |
FactsWhat You Get
- Air conditioning
- Bed
- Cable TV and phone jacks
- Desk and chair
- Dresser
- Internet connection
- Wardrobe or closet
Room Types
- Apartments
- Doubles
- Singles
- Suites (housing up to 5 people)
Bed Types
- Full-size beds (Warren Place and George Street Apartments only)
- Loftable/bunkable beds
- Twin extra-long
Also Available
- Historic houses are for upperclassmen only and range in occupancy from 8 to 40. Each bedroom houses up to three students, and each historic house provides access to laundry and computer facilities. All historic houses have Internet service, air conditioning, telephone hook-ups, and cable TV. Living in a historic house, especially one situated on the College Green, is a wonderful way to experience the beautifully preserved architecture of Charleston.
Cleaning Service
Cleaning services are only available in public areas. Community bathrooms are cleaned by staff members.
Dormitories
Buist Rivers Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 102
Bathrooms: Shared
Coed: Yes
Residents: Honors students
Room Types: Doubles
24-hour security desk, cable TV, Internet, laundry facilities, study lounges; Honors hall.
College Lodge
Floors: 6
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
24-hour security desk, computer lab, convenience store, game room, laundry facilities, outdoor courtyard with basketball court and cookout area, study lounge, TV lounge, vending machines
Number of Occupants: 200
Room Types: Doubles
Craig Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 134
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Coed: No, men only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites (singles, doubles) with furnished common area
24-hour security desk, community lounge, computer lab, dining facility, game room, laundry facilities, study rooms
Glenn McConnell Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 240
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Coed: Yes
Room Types: Suites (doubles) with furnished common areas and kitchenette
24-hour security desk, activity room, computer lab, courtyard, community kitchen, laundry facilities, study lounges, theater room
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Joe E. Berry Jr. Hall
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 363
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites (singles, doubles) with furnished common area and kitchenette
24-hour security desk, activity center, air conditioning, computer lab, kitchen and laundry on each floor, study lounges, theater room, TV lounges
Liberty Street Residence Hall
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 439
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites (doubles)
24-hour security desk, cable TV, cafeteria, game room, home theater, in-room sinks, Internet, community kitchen, laundry facilities, lounges, study lounges
Marcia Kelly McAlister Hall
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 530
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites (doubles) with furnished common area and kitchenette
24-hour security desk, activity room, central courtyard, Einstein Bros. Bagels, laundry facilities
Rutledge Rivers Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 101
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Room Types: Suites (singles, doubles) with furnished common area and full kitchen
24-hour security desk, computer lab, laundry facilities, lounges; honors hall
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen Honors students
Campus Owned Apartments
George Street Apartments
Floors: 5
Number of Units: 100 students
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Apartments (3-5 single bedrooms) with furnished living/dining room and full kitchen
Cable TV, cafeteria, outdoor courtyards
Kelly House Apartments
Floors: 4
Number of Units: 236 students
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Apartments (2-4 bedrooms) with furnished bedrooms and common areas and a full kitchen
24-hour security desk, courtyard, laundry facilities
Warren Place Apartments
Floors: 3, 4, and 5, respectively
Number of Units: 287 students
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Apartments (2-5 bedrooms) with furnished living and dining rooms and full kitchen
Bike storage, laundry facilities
Did You Know?All campus residents get free cable and access to the College of Charleston’s movie channel.
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