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On-Campus Housing Available? Yes
Campus Housing Capacity 7,521
Freshmen Required to Live on Campus? Yes
Undergrads Living On Campus 26%
Number of Dormitories 13
Number of Campus-Owned Apartments 3
Best Dorms
  • Clement
  • Gibbs
  • Volunteer Hall
Worst Dorms
  • Hess
  • Humes

Student Author OverviewWhat's This?

There are positive and negative aspects to each dorm. You must make a decision based upon your preferences and priorities. Your academic and social life will not be solely determined by which dorm you are assigned to, and you will be able to make friends no matter where you go. Make sure you understand the rules and regulations of living in each dorm before you arrive. Some of them are rather strict and may catch you off guard.

The dorms have somewhat improved over the last several years. Air conditioning seemed to be one of the biggest complaints. Many of the dorms have working air-conditioners, as well as new windows now, which will pay off from August until the middle of October. Just because you request a dorm does not mean you will ultimately be assigned to that dorm. Since there is no perfect dorm, and none that can really be a huge pain, try to make the most of whatever situation you have and make new friends.

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Campus Housing at University of Tennessee

obagatel

'14

Nursing

4.6
A

Living in Presidential Is the Best Option

I loved living in the dorms in Presidential Courtyard. It had a great community feeling and everything was close. The Cafeteria was less than a minute walk and the library was only 4 minutes away. All the freshman were close to each other so I was able to constantly see my friends.

Feb 13, 2012

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Campus Housing at University of Tennessee

asmit204

'14

Biological Engineering

3.5
B

Its More About Personality

The dorms were nice. I only hated living on campus. My personality requires me to separate myself from school at the end of the day, and that is impossible while living at school.

Jan 20, 2012

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Campus Housing at University of Tennessee

khuerto

'14

Mechanical Engineering

3.5
B

Life on Campus

The dorms are pretty nice and fun to live in.

Try to find roommates that you know before coming to school, its better.

Presidential courtyard is the place to be.

Pretty pricy so I would suggest moving somewhere off campus after freshman year.

Jan 18, 2012

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Student Survey Poll ResultsWhat's This?

Rate campus housing on the following subjects

Facts

Room Types
  • Apartments
  • Doubles
  • Singles
  • Super Singles
Bed Types
  • Full (Volunteer Hall)
  • Twin extra-long
What You Get
  • Cable TV and Internet connections
  • Closet
  • Desk and chair
  • Dresser
  • Free campus and local phone calls
  • Local telephone service
  • Mattress pad
  • MicroFridge
  • Trash can

Cleaning Service

The double occupancy rooms have a maid service that performs light cleaning of bathrooms.

Did You Know?

Gibbs Hall is required by NCAA regulations to house a minimum of 51 percent non-athletes. It is still, however, very difficult for freshman non-athletes to get a room assignment there.

DormitoriesWhat's This?

Apartments Hall
Floors: 15
Number of Occupants: 1150
Bathrooms: In-room
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Apartment-style
Special Features: Private kitchens and living rooms, laundry room, computer lab, Andy’s Pantry

Clement Hall
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: 703
Bathrooms: In-room
Coed: Yes
Residents: Various
Room Types: Suites
Special Features: Meeting room, sunroof, music room, weight room, courtyard with basketball and volleyball courts

Gibbs Hall
Floors: 5
Number of Occupants: 218
Bathrooms: In-room
Coed: No, men only
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen (110 rooms reserved for athletes)
Room Types: Suites
Special Features: Computer lab, laundry room, rec room, air-conditioning, Varsity Inn

Hess Hall
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 1026
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Various
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: TV lounge, laundry room, exercise equipment, computer lab, Hess Express Grocery & Grill

Humes Hall
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 518
Bathrooms: In-room
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Various
Room Types: Suites
Special Features: Exercise room, closed-circuit TV lounge, sunroof, computer lab, air-conditioning, located in Presidential Court complex

Massey Hall
Floors: 8
Number of Occupants: 584
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Sorority members
Room Types: Doubles
Special Features: Computer lab, big-screen TV lounge, laundry room

Melrose Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 189
Bathrooms: Shared by floor
Coed: Yes
Residents: Overflow
Room Types: Singles
Special Features: Computer lab, laundry room, kitchen, open during breaks

Morrill Hall
Floors: 14
Number of Occupants: 758
Bathrooms: In-room
Coed: Yes
Residents: Various
Room Types: Suites
Special Features: Music room, study room, laundry room, rec room, Morrill Cafeteria on the second floor

North Carrick Hall
Floors: 11
Number of Occupants: 495
Bathrooms: In-room
Coed: No, men only
Residents: Freshmen, upperclassmen
Room Types: Suites
Special Features: TV lounge, pool table, Ping Pong, music room, study room, computer lab and air conditioning, located in Presidential Court complex

Reese Hall
Floors: 6
Number of Occupants: 512
Bathrooms: In-room
Coed: No, men only
Residents: Various
Room Types: Suites
Special Features: Weight room, sunroof, laundry room, multipurpose room, computer lab, located in Presidential Court complex

South Carrick Hall
Floors: 11
Number of Occupants: 530
Bathrooms: In-room
Coed: No, women only
Residents: Various
Room Types: Suites
Special Features: TV lounge, sunroof, music room, study room, computer lab and air conditioning, located in Presidential Court complex

Strong Hall
Floors: 4
Number of Occupants: 273
Bathrooms: Communal or in-suite, depending on room
Coed: No, women only
Special Features: Exercise room, study lounges, computer lab, music room, Sophie’s Place dining hall

Volunteer Hall
Floors: 12 (the bottom five are a parking garage)
Bathrooms: Suite-style
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: Doubles, Triples, Quads
Special Features: Washer/dryer in each room, garbage disposal, kitchen, living room, and dishwasher

Campus-Owned ApartmentsWhat's This?

Golf Range Apartments
Floors: 420 apartments, two stories each
Number of Units: 416 apartments
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: One- and two-bedroom apartments
Special Features: Laundry rooms, maintenance shop, swimming pool, playgrounds, tennis courts, basketball court, computer lab, bus stop

Laurel Apartments
Floors: 14
Number of Units: 320 apartments
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: No
Residents: Sorority members
Room Types: One- and two-bedroom apartments
Special Features: Laundry rooms, swimming pool, playground, rec room, computer lab

Sutherland Apartments
Floors: 13 three-story buildings
Number of Units: 420 apartments
Bathrooms: Private
Coed: Yes
Residents: Upperclassmen
Room Types: One-, two-, and three-bedroom apartments
Special Features: Laundry room, rec room, swimming pool, playgrounds, tennis court, basketball court, computer lab

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