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On-Campus Housing Available?		Yes
Campus Housing Capacity		2,881
Average Housing Costs		$4,192
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus?		Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus		58%
Number of Dormitories		15
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments		1
Best Dorms		Carolina Colonnades HBB (Hook, Brannock, Barney) Smith West
Worst Dorms		Moffitt Staley

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When I first walked into my brother’s dorm at Notre Dame University, I thought I would die in college. It was about the third of the size of my room at home, and two people had to live in it! But when I saw the rooms at Elon University, my fears quickly vanished. Although no dorm could ever really have all the space most students crave, the rooms at Elon are big enough to fit most, if not all, of your needs. The Colonnades offer brand-new state-of-the-art single rooms or suite-style complexes with a quieter work environment. Danieley Center is a community in itself and offers a chance for students to live with up to eight people. Carolina and West are some of girls’ favorites, and the boys love the Smith dorm. During the holidays, residence life holds a variety of events and competition for the “areas”; often giving out some pretty neat prizes.

On the whole, Elon has some pretty nice dorms. You’ll find that laundry facilities are almost always busy, but this is the case almost anywhere. One concern for some is that none of the dorms have elevators. This can make moving in and out a more difficult task and will ensure that you’ll have to lug a suitcase up and down the stairs every time you’re going home for the weekend. But, there are handicap-accessible rooms on the first floors of many dorms, and none of the buildings are taller than three stories. These drawbacks are relatively minor compared to the beautiful housing facilities Elon provides for its student body. Elon students can rest assured in their extra-long twin beds that they’re getting one of the best deals around when it comes to campus housing.

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jcaro2

International Business '11

A

Easy Campus to Get Around

Everything is within walking distance, great weather, always students on campus, most buildings open til midnight or later with Phoenix card access. Always something to do if you seek it out

Apr 02, 2012

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Campus Housing at Elon University

jdawkins

English '12

B

Elon Housing

Elon has the opportunity to be a part of multiple learning communities, which should be taken advantage of more often, particularly by freshman. West is the best located part of campus, and the dorms are very nice. Colonnades is more private and new, and is another great option. For upperclassmen, the Oaks are the best on campus option, but the rent is very high. New dorms are currently being built across campus to improve dorm conditions. In truth, there is no longer a "bad" housing option. Everything is accessible and clean. However, availability is not so good.

Mar 27, 2012

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kmendes77

English '14

B

Housing

Housing priority is based on your gpa. If at any point you must cancel your housing assignment they will defer your housing until they've placed all the freshman. Elon is very serious about improving their residence halls. They've built 3 new res halls, 5+ Greek houses and are currently tearing down old halls to build new ones and also creating a junior/senior housing slightly off campus. The newer dorms like Colonnades are the nicest, but i've lived in the older dorms and they aren't bad either. The only downside is that because of this construction tuition will most certainly go up.

Nov 18, 2011

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User rating for Elon University - Campus Housing is 3.5 out of 5 based on 20 user reviews.

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Room Types		Doubles Singles Suites: two or five doubles sharing a bathroom
Bed Types		Bunkable beds Lofts Twin extra-long
What You Get		Bed Closet or wardrobe Desk and chair Internet connection (wireless or wired)
Also Available		Carpeting and bed/bath supplies can be ordered through the University. There are several Living and Learning communities, such as the Service Learning Community (3rd floor Chandler), Creative Arts, Math & Science, and Honors (1st, 2nd, and 3rd floors Virginia, respectively), as well as smoke-free and substance-free communities that students can elect to live in.

Available for Rent

MicroFridge

Cleaning Service

Hall-style rooms are cleaned every weekday. Rooms directly connected to bathrooms are not cleaned individually.

Did You Know?

Residence Life often holds many events for students living on campus and in dorms, such as ice cream socials and dances.
Sometimes there are campus-wide competitions between different area dorms, like North Area against West Area. They promote pride and are lots of fun to participate in.
Some off-campus apartment options are available to upperclassmen who wish to move off campus but remain in
University-affiliated housing (listed above).

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Academic Village
Floors: 2 in each building
Number of Occupants: 44 (22 in the International Pavilion, 22 in the Honors Pavilion)
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites
Special Features: Two classrooms (special application required), kitchen/lounge, loftable beds, moveable furniture, in-room sinks. International Pavilion houses Faculty-in-Residence apartment.

Barney Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 47
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites
Special Features: Air conditioning, built-in furniture, loftable beds

Brannock Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 47
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites
Special Features: Air conditioning, built-in furniture, loftable beds

Carolina Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 125
Bathrooms: Shared by hall
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Air conditioning, laundry facilities, loftable beds, moveable furniture,

Chandler Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 95
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites
Special Features: Air conditioning, built-in furniture, computer lab, lounge; near Moseley Center. Learning community.

Colclough Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 108
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites
Special Features: Air conditioning, built-in furniture, outside entrances; near Moseley Center.

The Colonnades
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 154
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Singles, four-person suites
Special Features: Air conditioning, carpeting, computer lab, community kitchen, laundry facilities, loftable beds, moveable furniture, in-room sink, study/TV lounges. Home to Spanish, Italian, German, French, Business, and Sustainability learning communities.

Hook Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 40
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites
Special Features: Air conditioning, built-in furniture, loftable beds. Home to Health and Wellness Learning Community.

Maynard Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 115
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suite-style
Special Features: Air conditioning, built-in furniture; near Moseley Center.

Moffitt Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 101
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Traditional hall design with suite-style rooms
Special Features: Air conditioning, loftable beds, moveable furniture, in-room sink; near to Harden Dining Hall

Sloan Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 91
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites
Special Features: Air conditioning, loftable beds, moveable furniture, in-room sink; adjacent to McEwen Dining Hall and School of Communications. Home to Communications Learning Community.

Smith Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 125
Bathrooms: Shared by hall
Coed: No, men only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Air conditioning, loftable beds, moveable furniture; adjacent to Powell Building.

Staley Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 200
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites
Special Features: Air conditioning, loftable beds, moveable furniture, in-room sink; two all-female floors available, near Harden Dining Hall. Home to Service and Arts & Letters learning communities.

Virginia Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 87
Bathrooms: Private by suite
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites
Special Features: Air conditioning, computer lab, loftable beds, lounge, moveable furniture, in-room sink; adjacent to Carlton Building. Home to Fine Arts, Honors, and Math, Science, and Engineering learning communities.

West Hall
Floors: 3
Number of Occupants: 87
Bathrooms: Shared by hall
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, suites
Special Features: Air conditioning, computer lab, loftable beds, lounge, moveable furniture; adjacent to Carlton Building.

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

Danieley Center
Floors: 3
Number of Units: 700+
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: Freshmen and upperclassmen
Room Types: Two- and four-bedroom apartments (A-F, O-P), four-room suites (G-N)
N building is home to Elon College Fellows Learning Community.
Special Features: Daniely Center A-F apartments include two baths, two bedrooms (doubles, furnished), living and dining rooms (unfurnished), and full kitchen with dishwasher. O-P apartments include two baths, four bedrooms (singles, furnished), living room (furnished), and full kitchen. Danieley Center G-N flats include 2-1/2 baths, kitchenette, common space, and furnished bedrooms. Daniel Commons building includes convenience store, dining area, fitness center, and outdoor volleyball and basketball courts.

Oaks Apartments
Floors: 2-3
Bathrooms: Private by unit
Coed: Yes
Residents: 500
Room Types: Two- and four-bedroom apartments (singles)
McCoy Commons includes community kitchen, living room, meeting rooms, outdoor volleyball and basketball courts, picnic area.
Special Features: Full kitchen with dishwasher and microwave, fully furnished bedrooms and living/dining rooms, Internet access, parking washer/dryer.

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