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Furman University - Campus HousingCollege Prowler3.46
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Campus Housing Grades:
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 However, some are furnished with outdated and decrepit furniture, and the mattresses leave much to be desired.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. |
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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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Furman University? 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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