East Carolina University - Campus Housing - Campus Housing

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On-Campus Housing Available?		Yes
Campus Housing Capacity		5,491
Average Housing Costs		$4,450
Undergrads Living On Campus		25%
Number of Dormitories		15
Best Dorms		College Hill Suites Cotten Fleming Jarvis Jones
Worst Dorms		Belk Scott

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There are 15 dorms of varying sizes, designs, and ages in three neighborhoods. College Hill is close to the sports complexes, Todd Dining Hall, and the music and science buildings. Central Campus is near the administrative offices, Joyner Library, some classroom buildings, and the Mall. West Campus is bordered by the Rec Center, downtown, the art building, and West End Dining. Because of renovations and vintage architecture, Central Campus is perhaps most desirable. Most dorms are tobacco free, but students can smoke outside. Dorm entry is by keys, the loaning of which is punishable by “death.” Actually, students caught loaning their keys, even to parents or a roommate, will be restricted from campus housing. There are RAs on every floor, some stricter than others. Both roommates pay for rooms, so they should collaborate on “house rules.”

New students should voice any discomfort about people staying overnight, even when it is allowed. If roommates cannot compromise, changing rooms is possible. Some students live on campus until they graduate, but many move off campus after two or three years. Freshmen should consider living on campus so they will not yet have to coordinate bus schedules and apartment parties along with everything else that is new. Also, it is convenient to be able to get up and run across campus to class without being too late

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Campus Housing at East Carolina University

krstnbrit

Dance '07

C

High Rises Aren't Great...

I prefer central campus to west campus and college hill, but it really depends on what you like. Central campus has smaller buildings with better amenities, but mostly upperclassmen. Central campus is also closest to the classroom buildings. The food is best on college hill. The high rises in west campus are old and not super comfortable, some may still not have AC.

May 27, 2012

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Campus Housing at East Carolina University

ND

Sociology '13

C

It's Iffy

I gave Housing a C because the experience can vary from very good to very bad. Roommate matching is virtually non-existent and hinges on whether you share the same plumbing and smoking preferences. A bad roommate can ruin everything, even if you love your dorm. College Hill isn't the best place for freshmen since it's farther away from classes, as are some of the West End dorms. Belk and Umstead aren't very good quality buildings. If you don't like sharing a small room with someone and sharing bathroom facilities with many others, get an off-campus apartment. Single dorm rooms aren't worth the extra cost. Rule enforcement varies with RAs and the type of dorm. Many buildings are old and the furniture kinda sucks. But hey, no utility caps!

May 17, 2012

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Campus Housing at East Carolina University

leoyoungs

Business Administration and Management '15

B+

COLLEGE HILL

The majority of the dorms at East Carolina are good as they are all located in good areas of the campus and close to transportation. College Hill suites is the most prestigious of the dorms however as they are the nicest and usually have the most parties.

May 15, 2012

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Room Types		Doubles Some suites with 2–4 double or single rooms.
Bed Types		Twin extra-long
What You Get		24-hour designated space for visitation Air conditioning (except in Belk) Bed Bookshelf Bunkable beds (except in Clement and Greene) Cable TV jack Carpet (except in Clement) Closet Desk and chair Dresser Ethernet connection Free local phone calls Laundry facilities
Also Available		First-Year Experience Program Honors Program and ECU Scholars housing Smoke-free living

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Vacuum cleaners from the Neighborhood Service Offices (NSO)

Cleaning Service

There are laundry rooms in all dorms, sometimes on each floor. Washer and dryer use is free for students. Students must take their trash to the community trash rooms. Housekeeping comes in frequently to clean bathrooms and public areas, and to clean out the trash rooms.

Did You Know?

Campus 31 CLTV (Campus Living TV), ECU's "unofficial" campus station, broadcasts various programs in the residence halls. Somewhat like channels in hotels, CLTV is a giant infomercial about ECU resources, rules, and events. Students can even relive their pre-ECU confusion by watching the orientation welcome video. The Reznet COPS segment warns students about using the ECU computer network for illegal downloading. Those who miss CLTV programs can see them online (www.ecu.edu/campus31tv). There are rumors of expanding the channel to the Greenville community, so watch for it.
Visitation policy has changed to allow guests of the opposite sex to stay over on Fridays and Saturdays in upperclassman dorms.
Sometimes, during exam weeks, Campus Living offers rooms to commuter students for an affordable rate. Commuter students who want to reduce driving time and increase study time might want to consider this service but should apply early to ensure space.

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Aycock College Hill
Floors: 3, plus basement
Number of Occupants: 488
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Neighborhood computer lab

Belk College Hill
Floors: 3, plus basement
Number of Occupants: 495
Bathrooms: Shared by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: 4-person singles suites
Special Features: Lounge, kitchenettes in each room, elevators

Clement West Campus
Floors: 10
Number of Occupants: 385
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Lounge, elevators

College Hill Suites College Hill
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 495
Bathrooms: One per bedroom
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: 2- and 4-person doubles suites
Special Features: Lounge, kitchenettes in each suite, elevators

Cotton Central Campus
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 258
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Handicap accessible, garden courtyard, lounge

Fleming Central Campus
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 167
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Garden courtyard, lounge

Fletcher West Campus
Floors: 7, plus basement
Number of Occupants: 417
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Elevators

Garrett West Campus
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 308
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Handicap accessible, lounge

Greene West Campus
Floors: 10
Number of Occupants: 385
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Lounge, elevators

Jarvis Central Campus
Floors: 2
Number of Occupants: 134
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Handicap accessible, garden courtyard, lounge, elevators

Jones College Hill
Floors: 3, plus basement
Number of Occupants: 432
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Handicap accessible, elevators

Scott College Hill
Floors: 3, plus basement
Number of Occupants: 489
Bathrooms: Shared by suite
Coed: No, men only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: 8-person doubles suites
Special Features: Garden courtyard

Tyler College Hill
Floors: 3, plus basement
Number of Occupants: 472
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Elevators

Umstead Central Campus
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 286
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Handicap accessible, elevators

White West Campus
Floors: 10
Number of Occupants: 390
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Neighborhood computer lab, lounge, elevators

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