Although many students prefer to live in off-campus apartments with more space and privacy, several students also enjoy the benefits of on-campus housing. Each of the 19 residence halls offers a unique living environment for students of all ages. The Residential Life Web site offers an abundance of information about each of the residence halls.
THE HORSESHOE
Residence halls are divided into several areas on campus. The “horseshoe” area near Highland dining hall is home to Annie Boyd Hall, Evangeline Hall, Louise Garig Hall, and Highland Hall. Most of these dorms house upperclassmen.
Annie Boyd was built in 1936 and since last year has housed both male and female students. In addition to 2- and 3-student rooms with hall baths, the dorm also features some 4- and 6-student suites with private baths. All rooms contain movable furniture and in-room data connections for each student.
Evangeline was built in 1938 and houses only female residents. Like Annie Boyd, Evangeline has a combination of 2- and 3-student rooms and suites, which can house more students. The dorm also features a sundeck for studying or relaxing, a recreation room and a computer lab.
Louise Garig, built in 1937, is home to male students. With only 57 rooms, the dorm provides a private and close-knit living environment. Some rooms are 2-student with hall bath, while others are 4-student suites with private bathrooms. Each room has movable furniture and in-room data connections for each student.
Highland Hall was built in 1934 and is home to both male and female students. In addition to 2- and 3-student rooms with hall baths, the dorm also has some 4- and 6-student suites.
Stephanie Gray, residential life coordinator for the horseshoe dorms, said residents in this area enjoy a strong sense of community.
“It’s usually one of the most sought-after areas to live in,” Gray said.
THE PENTAGON
The “pentagon” area of campus near Pentagon dining hall and the Mini-Mart has four residence halls–Beauregard, Jackson, LeJeune and Taylor Halls. All were built in 1923 and provide a more private living environment for students.
Beauregard House is home to both male and female students. The dorm has only 90 spaces and three rooms with a kitchen and bath on each floor. A courtyard with picnic tables and barbecue grills near the dorm provides a relaxing recreation area for students.
Jackson Hall also has a more private living environment for male and female students, with 120 spaces and four rooms with one bath per floor. Each room has ceiling fans and movable beds, and residents also can use Beauregard’s courtyard for recreation.
LeJeune Hall also is coed and has four 2-student rooms per floor, giving the dorm a private atmosphere. All rooms have ceiling fans and in-room data connections for each resident.
Taylor Hall, another coed dorm, has only 90 spaces. The dorm has three 2-student rooms with a kitchen and bath on each floor. Each room also has ceiling fans and movable beds.
GRAHAM AND KIRBY-SMITH
Also near the Pentagon area is Graham Hall and Kirby-Smith Hall.
Graham Hall is divided into South Graham, which was built in 1958, and North Graham, which was built in 1965. Both areas house only female residents, many of whom are freshmen. The dorm has 2-student rooms with hall baths, as well as kitchens and study lounges on each floor. In addition, a nearby picnic area and barbecue grills provide an area for students to relax.
South Graham also is home to the Graham IT Residential College. Open to entering freshmen, the college is designed to provide training and practice in computer applications using two multimedia classrooms and one computer lab in the building.
Kirby-Smith Hall is the only high-rise style residence hall on campus and houses male students, mainly freshmen. The dorm has several suites, as well as a computer lab, TV lounge and recreation room.
UNIVERSITY LAKE LIVING
Acadian Hall, Blake Hall, Herget Hall, McVoy Hall and Miller Hall are located near University Lake and provide community-style living environments.
Acadian Hall, located near the French House and Laville Food Emporium, houses only female students, with a large number of upperclassmen. An outside patio with a fountain separates Old Acadian and New Acadian.
Old Acadian was built in 1938 and has large, spacious rooms with movable furniture. An addition was constructed in 1961 and has built-in furniture. A computer lab for students of both sections is located in the lobby of New Acadian.
Blake Hall was built in 1961 and houses only female students, several of whom are freshmen. A large dorm with 204 spaces, the building has 2-student rooms with hall baths. A picnic table behind the building near the lake provides a relaxing area for students.
Herget Hall was built in 1965 and serves as the Residential College for first-year students. Residents take part in several academic, social and cultural activities together. Some students take classes together and meet periodically with mentors. All activities are designed to create a sense of community among entering students.
McVoy Hall was built in 1962 and conveniently is located near the Laville Food Emporium and the Rec Center. The rooms in this coed dorm give students a large amount of storage space. In addition, the building features separate sleeping and study areas, a computer lab and a lakeside porch overlooking University Lake.
Miller Hall was built in 1968 and houses only female students, many of whom are freshmen. The dorm features informal lounges with kitchen facilities on each floor, a sundeck near University Lake, a computer lab and a television lounge with a large-screen television.
East and West Laville are located on South Campus Drive. East Laville was built in 1950 and is home to the Honors College. The dorm houses only Honors College students and provides a small, liberal-arts environment with several social and cultural activities, such as holiday dances and frequent guest speakers.
West Laville was built in 1949 and also is coed. It features a computer lab, lounge, and recreation area, as well as an outdoor patio connecting the building with East Laville.
For more information on the residence halls, students can visit the Residential Life Web site at www.lsu.edu/housing.