Campus housing is available to full-time, degree-seeking students, including students in the Wings program. Six residence halls are available for on-campus housing. Attractive and comfortable, most rooms are arranged in suites of two double rooms with an adjoining bath. All residence halls are air-conditioned, and each room is equipped with internet access through wireless technology.
Freshmen will be assigned to Poteat, Heilman or Faircloth, and transfer students to various residence halls, depending on academic classification and location of available spaces. Juniors and Seniors may live in a residence hall or in The Oaks on-campus apartments. Any roommate per roommate preference should be noted on the Housing Request Form. Mutual roommate requests are honored. Housing assignments are usually sent to new students in mid-July. Students serving as resident assistants live on each residence hall floor. Their responsibilities include informal guidance of the residents on their floors. Three residence directors live in the freshman residence halls, and the other residence director lives in the upper-class halls.
Campus residence halls create a living/learning environment that provides a supportive community for student development. Students are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunities for building friendships, developing interpersonal and communications skills and participating in programs and activities that are part of the residential living experience.
- First and second year students under the age of 21 (regardless of hours) must live in the residence halls or commute from the primary residence of their parents, spouses, or (with special permission) another close relative. Freshman and transfer students who enter the College over the age of 21 may apply to live off campus. Housing contracts are for the entire academic year (fall and spring semesters).
- Continuing juniors and seniors (students in their third and fourth years at Meredith) with at least a 2.0 GPA may request to live off campus by a designated deadline, usually in April. Students must have at least 60 credit hours or have resided four semesters in the residence halls. Transfer students who meet established eligibility requirements as stated on the transfer application for admission may apply as commuting students under the off-campus housing option. Students should note that housing contracts are for the entire academic year (fall and spring semesters).
- Resident students must be enrolled as full-time (at least 12 credit hours) students while living in the halls. If a student drops below full-time, the student will not be eligible to live on campus unless approved by the dean of students.
- Students interested in housing during summer terms should check with the Office of Residence Life for housing options and stipulations.
- On-campus residence hall students have the cost of health services, laundry machine use, and meals in the dining hall included in their payment for room and board. Additionally, wireless access, cable television and all utilities are included in room and board.
- Residential policies will be reviewed annually.
Apartments
One apartment building, The Oaks, is available on campus for undergraduate students who have junior or senior status. A limited number of apartments are also available to female students enrolled in at least six credit hours in Meredith College graduate and post-baccalaurate programs. Apartments are either 4 bed/2 bath or 2 bed/2 bath. Each bedroom is furnished with a double bed, dresser, desk and chair. The living space in each unit is furnished with a sofa and chair (4 bedroom units), entertainment center and dining table with chairs. Appliances in each unit include a stove, microwave, dishwasher, and washer and dryer.
- Female undergraduate students of Meredith College who are currently enrolled full-time and have earned at least 60 credit hours or have been enrolled at Meredith College for at least four (4) semesters shall be permitted to rent an apartment. Exceptions must be approved by the dean of students.
- Limited on-campus housing is also available for students of Meredith College enrolled in at least six credit hours in graduate or post-baccalaureate programs (students would contact reslife@meredith.edu to request information).
- Transfer students who meet eligibility requirements can also reside in the apartments. Consideration is also given to students who have lived on campus for one year and who have earned 60 credit hours by the end of their first year, space permitting.
- Dropping to part-time status does not automatically terminate the Rental Agreement.
- The rental price includes utilities and wireless internet.
- Apartment residents are responsible for paying the Health Center fee if they choose to use the services.
- Meal plan options are available for purchase. Apartment policies will be reviewed annually.