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Furman University - Campus HousingCollege Prowler3.46
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Quick StatsUndergrads Living on Campus
90 %
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments
1
College Prowler Take
All freshmen and sophomores live in the dorms, and most students feel that this is a valuable part of connecting with other students. There are few complaints about Furman’s dorms, although most students agree that Blackwell is the worst residence hall. South housing is popular for its large rooms, convenience to the University Center, and social atmosphere. But many are attracted to Lakeside’s view of the lake and suite bathrooms. While many cringe at the community bathrooms, others are glad to live in a place where the bathroom is professionally cleaned everyday, and they force freshmen to interact with their hallmates. Each freshman hall has a theme, and halls compete against each other fiercely during orientation week. Many freshmen form social groups from their hall and brother/sister halls which last all four years. RAs and freshman advisors, or Frads, are dedicated to adapting their hall to college life. The social atmosphere of dorm life seems to overshadow most shortcomings of the dorms themselves. However, some are furnished with outdated and decrepit furniture, and the mattresses leave much to be desired. Recently, some freshmen have been forced to turn double rooms into triples due to a housing shortage. Still, some students find it hard to leave the dorms after two years.
Students Speak Out
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None of the dorms are really that...
None of the dorms are really that bad. The second smallest dorms are Gambrell and Chiles, where I lived (and loved). The beds don’t have to be bunked, but they are the smallest dorms behind Blackwell. |
Anonymous says:  |
Most of the dorms are nice, except...
Most of the dorms are nice, except Blackwell, which is a step up from tenement housing since the rooms are so small. |
Anonymous says:  |
If you’re looking for space,...
If you’re looking for space, definitely go with South housing dorms. Lakeside dorms are nice and are all connected, which makes it very ‘homey’ and keeps you out of the rain and cold longer. Also, I would go for dorms with community bathrooms so you don’t have to clean, buy toilet paper, or fight with three other people for space. And with community baths, you really never have to wait for showers. |
Anonymous says:  |
The dorms are fine—not...
The dorms are fine—not outstanding, but not bad, either. Guys would probably prefer to live in South housing (It’s closer to the gym and to the athletic fields—and so would girls who like those boys. Lakeside housing is good for those who’d like to focus a little more on their studies, especially freshman year. Stay away from Blackwell because the rooms are tiny! Poteat and McGlothlin, both in South housing, are good choices. |
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South housing is better than...
South housing is better than Lakeside. Avoid Blackwell. Overall, they are nice dorms, and much bigger than my friends’ at state schools. |
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FactsWhat You Get
- Desk and chair
- Dresser
- Free campus and local phone calls
- Internet connection
- MicroFridge
- Window coverings
Room Types
- Apartment - two or four bedrooms, kitchen, living room, and bathroom.
- Standard - students share large central bathroom facility.
- Suite - students share a semi-private bathroom with three other students.
Bed Types
- Double beds in apartments
Also Available
- Theme housing, language houses, living and learning communities, Greek halls, and environmental housing.
Cleaning Service
In public communal areas, cleaning is provided. Community bathrooms are cleaned by staff daily; suite and private bathrooms are not cleaned.
Dormitories
AD Hall Floors: 1 Number of Occupants: 21 Bathrooms: Community Coed: No, women only Residents: Freshmen Room Types: Singles, doubles Air conditioning, study room, microfridge, sink and medicine cabinet in room.
Bell Tower Cabin Floors: 1 Number of Occupants: 8 Bathrooms: Two full Coed: No, women only Residents: Upperclassmen Room Types: Four 2-person bedrooms Full kitchen, furnished living room, laundry, parking, located on the lake.
Bell Tower Eco Cottage Floors: 1 Number of Occupants: 8 Bathrooms: Two full Coed: No, men only Residents: Upperclassmen Room Types: Four 2-person bedrooms Students pledge to live a more environmentally-friendly life, use energy-saving devices, full kitchen, furnished living room, laundry, parking, located on the lake.
Bell Tower Hut Floors: 1 Number of Occupants: 6 Bathrooms: Two full Coed: No, women only Residents: Upperclassmen Room Types: Two 3-person bedrooms Full kitchen, furnished living room, laundry, parking, located on the lake.
Bell Tower Shack Floors: 1 Number of Occupants: 4 Bathrooms: Shared by shack Coed: No, women only Residents: Upperclassmen Room Types: One 4-person bedroom Full kitchen, furnished living room, laundry, parking, located on the lake.
Blackwell Hall Floors: 4 Number of Occupants: 120 Bathrooms: Community Coed: Yes Residents: Freshmen Room Types: Single, double Air conditioning, microfridge, balcony on each floor, volleyball and basketball courts, extra storage.
Chiles Hall Floors: 4 Number of Occupants: 104 Bathrooms: Community Coed: No, women only Residents: Freshmen Room Types: Singles, doubles Air conditioning, microfridge, extra storage space, kitchenette on each hall.
Gambrell Hall Floors: 4 Number of Occupants: 140 Bathrooms: Community Coed: No, men only Residents: Freshmen Room Types: Singles, doubles Air conditioning, microfridge, extra storage space, kitchenette on each hall.
Geer Hall Floors: 4 Number of Occupants: 140 Bathrooms: Community Coed: Yes Residents: Upperclassmen Room Types: Single, double Air conditioning, loftable beds, microfridge, sink and medicine cabinet, porch in each building, study rooms.
Haynsworth Floors: 4 Number of Occupants: 110 Bathrooms: Shared by suite Coed: No, men only Residents: Freshmen floors and upperclassmen floors Room Types: Suite-stlye doubles, triples Air condioning, microfridge, storage space, laundry, kitchenette on each floor.
Judson Hall Floors: 3 Number of Occupants: 120 Bathrooms: Shared by room Coed: Yes Residents: Upperclassmen Room Types: Suite-style double, singles, triples Air conditioning, microfridge, laundry, kitchenette on each floor, laundry, storage space, game room.
Manly Hall Floors: 3 Number of Occupants: 120 Bathrooms: Community Coed: Yes Residents: Upperclassmen Room Types: Singles, doubles Air conditioning, microfridge, sink and medicine cabinet, laundry, porch in each building.
McBee Hall Floors: 4 Number of Occupants: 120 Bathrooms: Suite-style doubles and triples Coed: Yes Residents: Upperclassmen Room Types: Shared by suite Lofted beds, air conditioning, carpet, two-person couch, microfridge, laundry, kitchenette, porches in each building.
McGlothlin Hall Floors: 3 Number of Occupants: 120 Bathrooms: Community Coed: Yes Residents: Freshmen Room Types: Single, double Microfridge sink and medicine cabinet, bed lofts, carpet, two-person couch, storage space, balcony in each building.
Poteat Hall Floors: 4 Number of Occupants: 140 Bathrooms: Community Coed: Yes Residents: Freshmen Room Types: Singles, doubles Air conditioning, microfridge, sink and medicine cabinet, laundry, porches in each building, study rooms.
Ramsay Hall Floors: 4 Number of Occupants: 80 Bathrooms: Suite-style doubles, singles, triples Coed: No, women only Residents: Freshmen Room Types: Shared by suite Air conditioning, microfridge, kitchenette on each floor, laundry, piano room, recreation room.
Townes Hall Floors: 4 Number of Occupants: 120 Bathrooms: Suite-style doubles, singles, triples Coed: No, women only Residents: Upperclassmen Room Types: Shared by suite Air conditioning, microfridge, kitchenette on each floor, storage space.
Campus-Owned Apartments
North Village Apartments Floors: 3 floors in each of the 11 buildings Number of Units: 1020 Bathrooms: Two full Coed: Yes Residents: Upperclassmen Room Types: 2- and 4-bedroom apartments Kitchen, furnished living area, balcony and chairs, air conditioning, laundry, ice machine, picnic area, computer lab, handicap accommodations.
Did You Know?Generally, freshmen and sophomores live in the dorms, and juniors and seniors live in on-campus apartments. Because there is not enough housing, however, there is a lottery for seniors who desire to live off-campus.
Furman resident assistants are the lowest paid among comparable colleges and universities.
All students receive free cable and Internet connections.
There are free laundry facilities in every residence hall and apartment.
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