Living on Campus

COMMUNITY AMENITIES

 Regularly scheduled community  State-of-the-art learning centers

events with free tutoring
 Community lounges with Wi-Fi and  Covered parking decks
expanded cable  Panther Cash vending
 Free laundry
 Mail service with individual
 Free campus shuttle service mailboxes
 Outdoor community  Close proximity to GSU Recreation
spaces/courtyards Center, student center, classrooms &
libraries
APARTMENT/SUITE AMENITIES

 All utilities are included in housing fees  Built-in closet; wardrobe in PN, some in
Lofts
 Individually controlled heating and air
conditioning  High speed wireless internet
 Fully furnished apartments/suites/kitchens  Apartments Only
and common areas (where applicable)
 Coffee table and two end tables
 Bed with 38"x80" mattress (twin XL)  Couch and/or chairs
 Desk and chair
 One three-drawer dresser
 Basic cable

*Any special accommodations must begin in the Office of Disability Services

SUGGESTED ITEMS TO BRING

 Blankets, Pillows, Sheets  First Aid Kit

 Clothes Hangers  Laundry Bag
 Desk Lamp/Floor lamp  Iron/Ironing Board
 No halogen bulbs - fire hazard  Posters and removable poster mounting
 Note: Lofts has no overhead lighting adhesive
 Flashlight  Bike locks (if you plan on bringing a bike)

 Surge Protector
SUGGESTED ITEMS TO SHARE

 4.4 cubic ft. refrigerator/freezer, max 15 AMP

 No kitchens in Patton Hall, Piedmont North, Piedmont Central
 One fridge per bedroom in Patton and Piedmont Central
 Full size refrigerator included in Lofts, Commons and Greek Housing

 Lamps
 Area rugs (special consideration if living in the Lofts)
 Vacuum Cleaner
 Kitchen Items (+microwave, if living in the Lofts)
RESIDENTIAL CURRICULUM – focus on student learning

 Educational Priority: CITIZENSHIP

 University Housing cultivates engaged citizens in global communities

 Learning Goals
 Self-Awareness – recognize own behaviors, beliefs, and values; understand their needs
 Practical Competence – critical thinking, interdependence, communication, healthy relationships and decision-
making, conflict management
 Cultural Competence – understand own cultural identities, value and understand human differences, recognize
and articulate multiple perspectives
 Community Engagement – recognize positive impacts and importance of serving, responsible advocacy,
develop leadership identify and strategies for social change
LIVING LEARNING COMMUNITIES (LLC)

FIRST YEAR LLC PROGRAMS

Performing Arts
Outdoor Adventure
STEM
Pre-Nursing
Honors
First Year Residential
Experience (F.Y.R.E.)

Living Learning Communities descriptions can be found at:

HTTP://MYHOUSING.GSU.EDU/LIVING-LEARNING-COMMUNITIES
STUDENT LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES

Resident Assistants*
Learning Community Assistants*
Panther LEAP Mentors*
Student Assistants
Residence Hall Association
Community Council

* Panther L.E.A.P. (leadership program) is required for applicants for these positions
PANTHER DINING

 3 all-you-care-to-eat dining facilities: Piedmont North,

Piedmont Central, and Patton Hall
 Meal plan = breakfast, lunch, and dinner Mon-Fri; brunch and dinner Sat-Sun
 Piedmont Central open 24 hours Mon-Fri, 11am-9pm Sat-Sun

 Exciting dining theme nights

 King Neptune, Midnight Breakfast, Monopoly Night
 Dietician on staff to offer suggestions, meal selections, etc.
SAFETY & SECURITY

 Community desk w/ guest registration and check-in

 24-hour staffing
 Security monitoring (over 1000 cameras throughout housing)
 Georgia State University Police
 Campus escorts (GSUPD)
 Live Safe Mobile App
 State-of-the-art building protection
 Controlled electronic access
 Periodic evacuation drills
POLICIES & PROCEDURES

 Renter’s insurance is strongly recommended should you sustain a loss to your personal property.
 Guest Policy
 No pets (except fish in a tank no larger than 10 gallons)
 Fire Safety (prohibited items: halogen lamps, candles, incense, open element cooking appliances)
 Fire Safety Module – all residents will need to complete prior to moving in
 Alcohol and Other Drugs (AOD)
 Weapons - decorative, play (BB, paintball) or otherwise
 *Note that the university has a zero tolerance policy for illegal drugs and weapons. If found
responsible following a due process hearing, removal from University Housing is imminent.
 **Please refer to the Student Code of Conduct on the Dean of Students' website and the
Community Living Guide on the University Housing website.
APPLYING FOR HOUSING

 Online Housing Information and Application Process

 Visit myhousing.gsu.edu/prospective-students/ for Housing Details
 Step 1. Apply for financial aid via FAFSA and review financial plan
 Step 2. Obtain Campus i.d.
 Step 3. Visit myhousing.gsu.edu/campus-living/applying-for-housing/
 Step 4. Apply for housing
 myhousing.gsu.edu
Email: housing@gsu.edu | Phone: 404-413-1800
Open 8:30am - 5:15pm, Monday – Friday
Suite 110, Citizens Trust Building (75 Piedmont Ave NE)