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Apartment- or Dorm-style Housing: Which is right for you?
FOR THE ULTRA-BUSY STUDENT
Dorm-style University Housing
Dorm-style University Housing lets you focus on the things that are most important to you—classes, athletics, performing arts, jobs and internships, and socializing.
Let the University help manage many stressful aspects of life so you don’t have to—like cooking, cleaning, repair and maintenance, and keeping track of utilities. You’ll save even more time and energy on travel by being close to classes and practices. And having a University Meal Plan also saves you time while providing nutritional support for your physically and mentally demanding academic and extra-curricular schedule.
Dorm-style Housing is a great option for the ultra-busy student, athlete, or performer who wants to focus on their passion and leave the rest to us!
The Lofts
Female & male residences
The Lofts is a hotel-style residence hall, including spacious lobbies, a fitness center, a theater room, group study spaces, ping-pong tables, on-site parking, vending machines, an elevator, and key card access for added security.
Link to Lofts pageThe Lofts
Craton Hall
Female-only residence hall
Craton is a historic residence hall that includes bathrooms shared by floor maintained by housekeeping, large common rooms, vending machines, and laundry facilities on-site, with close proximity to almost everything on campus.
Link to Craton Hall webpageCraton Hall
Robey Hall
Male-only residence hall
Robey is a historic residence hall that provides the classic college dorm room experience. Robey includes bathrooms shared by floor maintained by housekeeping, large common rooms, a beautiful courtyard and sundeck overlooking campus, vending machines and laundry facilities on-site, and close proximity to almost everything on campus.
Link to Robey Hall webpageRobey HallMaximum living flexibility
Apartment-style University Housing
Apartment-style University Housing gives you all the benefits of apartment living—like having access to a kitchen, more shared living spaces, and more privacy—plus all the benefits and convenience of University Housing.
Living close to classes and practices is convenient and saves you time. Plus, University staff, such as Security, IT, Housing, Maintenance, and Student Life are all available to support you and help resolve issues quickly. Add a partial meal plan to reduce stress even further, save more time, and provide nutritional support for your physically and mentally demanding academic and extra-curricular schedule.
Apartment-style Housing is a great option for the busy student who wants to maintain maximum living flexibility!
Walnut Apartments
Female & male residences
Located adjacent to the YSA Building—3-minutes from central campus—each residence includes three spacious double bedrooms, a shared kitchen, and a bathroom for every bedroom. Units are fully furnished and fitted with all new appliances, including washer and dryer, dishwasher, range oven, refrigerator, and garbage disposal.
Link to Walnut apartments pageWalnut Apartments
Stoddard Living Center
Female & male residences
Located across the street from the Von Canon Library, the Stoddard Living Center is just one minute from the center of campus. Each residence includes four double bedrooms, two private bedrooms, a shared kitchen, and three bathrooms. Units are fully furnished and fitted with appliances, including washer and dryer, dishwasher, oven, and refrigerator. The units have on-site parking, large front porches, and a picnic area with outdoor grills and a fire pit.
Link to Stoddard Living Centerl webpageStoddard Living Center
Carriage Townhomes
Female & male residences
The Carriage Townhomes provide all the benefits of on-campus housing with an off-campus vibe. Each residence includes two double bedrooms, one private bedroom, a shared kitchen, and two full bathrooms. Units have on-site parking and are fully furnished and fitted with appliances, including washer and dryer, oven, and refrigerator.
Link to Carriage Townhomes webpageCarriage Townhomes
Gayle Smith Apartments
Female & male residences
The Gayle Smith apartments provide an off-campus experience with all the same on-campus perks: free 24/7 security and maintenance, free utilities, etc. At two residents per unit, each apartment includes a double bedroom, a shared kitchen, and a full bathroom. Units have on-site parking and mailboxes, and are fully furnished and fitted with appliances, including washer and dryer, dishwasher, oven, refrigerator, and garbage disposal.
Link to Gayle Smith Apartments pageGayle Smith Apartments
Carriage Mods
Female & male residences
The Carriage Mods provide all the benefits of on-campus housing with an off-campus vibe. Each residence includes four double bedrooms, two private bedrooms, a shared kitchen, and three bathrooms. Units have on-site parking and are fully furnished and fitted with appliances, including washer and dryer, dishwasher, oven, and refrigerator.
Link to Carriage ModsCarriage ModsHousing FAQs
University Housing Policy requires unmarried students to live in university-supported housing until they meet all of the criteria below. To see the full University Housing Policies, visit the New tabUniversity Catalog.
- Aged 21 or older*
- Junior or senior class status (at least 56 completed credits)*
- Have completed living on-campus for at least two full semesters
*Students who live at home with their parent(s) or legal guardian(s) within a 75-mile radius of campus may apply for a New tabHousing Exception.
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Southern Virginia University does not currently offer housing for married students.
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The New tabAcademic Calendar lists the housing check-in and check-out dates for each semester. Students who need to arrive early or stay late must receive approval from the housing office at housing@svu.edu. Not all accommodations can be honored due to resource limitations. Financial fees are associated with an early arrival or a late stay.
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Residents will be assigned a Resident Advisor (RA) to assist with conflicts throughout the year.
At the beginning of the semester, roommates and housemates meet and review the roommate agreement with a member of housing staff, where they can state and resolve concerns. If issues come up during the semester, the office of housing is available to rereview the roommate agreement. - Open dropdown
The Housing Packing Guide lists items you should and should not bring with you to campus.
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Students are welcome to bring a vehicle to campus. Vehicles must be registered to park on campus, otherwise towing will be enforced. This process is free and can be completed during the housing check-in or by visiting the campus security office located in Main Hall B1.
Parking at housing residences is free and on a first-come first-served basis due to limited capacity. Students can also park for free in campus lots and city street parking.