Housing accommodations are available in the Georgia State University Commons, University Lofts, Freshman Hall, Piedmont North and Greek Housing. These residence halls offer a variety of life-style living options that can be requested on the on-line application.
The University Commons houses approximately 2,000 Georgia State undergraduate students. It offers convenient, apartment-style housing in a quadrangle of four residence halls. The two and four bedroom apartments include a full-sized kitchen, a fully furnished living/dining room, a bathroom for every two residents, and private bedrooms. Private bedrooms have basic cable television and internet connections. The kitchen features a refrigerator, dishwasher, and oven..
The Commons community spaces include floor lounges, multipurpose activity space, meeting rooms, laundry rooms, a mailroom distribution center, and retail food services. Limited parking is also available for an additional cost but is not guaranteed. Safe and convenient access to the residence hall is provided through a 24-hour card-key access system and guest check-in. Georgia State police officers are on-site 24 hours a day. The University Commons offers a variety of learning community options, and is home to the residential Honors program students and many Panther athletes.
The University Lofts residence hall houses approximately 550 residents. The University Lofts is primarily an undergraduate apartment-style residence hall. The Sophomores Achieving in Life (S.A.I.L.) learning community occupies the top three floors. The Lofts are fully furnished loft-style apartments that blend urban style with modern-day conveniences. There are studios and one, two and four bedroom apartments. The apartments include living areas, private and shared bedrooms, a full-bath for every three residents and a full kitchen with a refrigerator, dishwasher, stove and oven. Safe and convenient access is provided through a 24-hour card-key access system for residence hall access and guest check-in. The Lofts community spaces include an activity lounge, multipurpose room, laundry room, and the University Housing Learning Center and classroom. Lofts resident parking is managed by Auxiliary and Support Services (www.gsu.edu/parking) and is available at an additional monthly cost.
Freshman Hall offers one and two-person suites adjoined by a full bathroom. Students are provided with a furnished room, including a bed, desk, chair and closet. This new residence hall offers a comprehensive first-year student program, a state of the art, all-you-can-eat dining facility– a meal plan is required for students who reside in Freshman Hall.
Piedmont North opened in Fall 2010, and underwent remodel and an expansion of the full facility, which included the opening of a second building in Fall 2011. Piedmont North is a traditional, suite-style residence hall. Students share a two-person bedroom and a bathroom. Similar to Freshman Hall, a dining facility is also located in the hall and a meal plan is required for all students in Piedmont North. Students may use their meal plan at either location. Student rooms in Piedmont North are also furnished, including a bed, desk, chair and closet.
University Housing's residence halls are in highly desirable downtown locations that are located within minutes of academic buildings, the Student Recreation Center, the Student*University Center and most major attractions in Atlanta. Sign up to live on campus and begin enjoying all the advantages University Housing has to offer. All University Housing residence halls meet all requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Housing Costs for the Commons and the Lofts include rent, furniture, all utilities, internet and wireless areas and basic cable television and internet connections. For more information, contact University Housing in person at 250 Student Center, by phone at 404/413-1800, by e-mail at housing@gsu.edu, or by visiting the Housing Web site at www.gsu.edu/housing.