My Res Life - Notebook

2024

My Res Life

Notebook

A GUIDE TO COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS

My Res Life Notebook | 1

Where can I find…?

Housing Assignments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

What to Bring/What Not to Bring . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6

Belmont Marketplace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Bruin Care Kits . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

The College Parent Podcast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

Campus Mail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8

Meal Plans . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Laundry . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Lofting/Bunking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11

Complex Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12–45

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Service-Motivated

• We seek to serve students and our peers through respect, compassion

and understanding guided by Belmont University’s values, standards

and expectations.

Spiritual Education and Integration

• We are committed to the development of a vibrant and dynamic Christian

community upholding our dedication to the Christian values basic to

personal growth and spiritual fulﬁllment.

• We commit to foster an environment open to the free exchange of spiritual

ideas in the context of Christian education.

RESIDENCE LIFE COMMUNITY EXPECTATIONS

Belmont University’s Oce of Residence Life strives to create a residential

community that both relies upon and fosters:

Mutual Respect

In an increasingly diverse world, it is essential that students appreciate the

value of diversity in a community. The rich residential community oers

exposure to a wide variety of people, perspectives and personalities, and

develops residents’ regard for individual dierences and their ability to

participate eectively in the larger community.

Broad Interdependence

Increasingly, students’ success in the University and in the world beyond

depends upon their ability to collaborate eectively with others. The community

living experience quickly illuminates residents’ interdependence and nurtures

their spirit of cooperation and interpersonal skills.

Personal Responsibility

Eective men and women take responsibility for the decisions and experiences

that shape their lives. Residence Life prepares residents to make the

challenging decisions of their collegiate and post-collegiate experiences by

providing authentic choices and realistic accountability during their residency.

Personal Growth

The desire and ability to learn in all contexts is essential to students’ immediate

and future success. By actively supporting residents’ academic achievements

and providing countless opportunities for personal and interpersonal growth,

Belmont’s living-learning community broadens residents’ understanding of

where learning occurs and how it is applied.

WELCOME TO RESIDENCE LIFE!

We are glad you are here and are happy to spend some time with you during

Towering Traditions orientation. This handbook is designed to answer many

of the questions you may have. It is ﬁlled with pertinent information for your

student concerning their residence life experience at Belmont.

If you have additional questions, please contact our oce at 615.460.5802 or

stop by and see us. Our oce is located at the end of Wright Hall. We hope

you enjoy the presentation!

RESIDENCE LIFE VISION & MISSION

Vision

The Department of Residence Life at Belmont University is committed to

fostering a Christian community that encourages students and sta to focus

on personal and spiritual growth, as well as individual, communal and civil

responsibility within an educational and purposeful living environment.

Mission

Community Responsibility

• We promote respect for all people and property, as well as the rights and

responsibilities of all individuals within the community.

• We serve as resources committed to honest and eective communication

with students, parents, alumni, colleagues and members of the greater

community surrounding Belmont.

Challenge/Support

• We seek to provide a vibrant community rich with opportunities for both

personal and professional growth, emphasizing compassion, accountability

and the development of the individual.

Commitment to Quality

• We value qualitative interactions, a timely response and a positive

professional attitude in both individual and collaborative work.

• We seek to advance our work as representatives of the values and mission

of Belmont University and the Student Life Division through authentic and

consistent relationships.

Personal Development

• We seek to empower students to make successful personal and

professional transitions.

• We foster a community that promotes an excitement for learning while

encouraging respect for oneself and others

• We strive to create an environment that will culminate in self-discovery and

a strong sense of personal and community identity.

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RESIDENCE LIFE SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVE

Residence Life promotes the use of energy-ecient products and sustainable

practices to help keep utility costs down—thus keeping living costs down—while

protecting the environment. Our eorts include replacing light bulbs with

Compact Fluorescent Light (CFL) or LED light bulbs, utilizing recycling stations in

each residential complex and exploring new technology options to reduce our

carbon footprint.

Energy Conservation Eorts

Below are the steps we are asking our students to take in order to contribute to

our conservation eorts.

• Refrigerators purchased are required to be Energy Star rated, and

they must be less than 4 cubic feet and 1.8 amps. Products that bear the

Energy Star meet strict energy eciency guidelines set by the EPA and US

Department of Energy.

• Residence Life uses CFL or LED light bulbs and required students to use

these bulbs in appliances that accept them. Energy ecient light

bulbs use 75 percent less energy and last about 10 times longer than

incandescent bulbs.

• Residence Life also requires students to purchase Smart Strip Surge

Protectors. Devices such as cell phone chargers constantly draw energy

when plugged in. These surge protectors are dierent than regular surge

protectors because they automatically shut o power to devices that are not

in use. Smart Strip Surge Protectors are available online, at numerous retail

stores and through the Residence Life Marketplace.

• Residence Life encourages families to limit the amount of cardboard

waste produced on move-in day by unpacking as many prepackaged

items as possible before coming to campus and by bringing belongings in

plastic storage containers.

• In addition, Residence Life does not allow two-prong extension cords,

because they are a ﬁre safety hazard. Three-prong extension cords

are acceptable.

HOUSING REQUIREMENTS

Belmont University requires all full-time, undergraduate students with

fewer than 60 credit hours to live in campus housing. Transfer students are

automatically exempt from our housing requirement.

This rule applies unless the student is:

• 21 years of age or over by the beginning of the Fall Semester of that

academic year

• married and/or has children residing with him/her

• living with parents, legal guardians, grandparents or siblings over the age of

25 while attending Belmont

• or has more than 60 credit hours by the start of the Fall Semester.

No mid-year exemptions will be granted for age or credit hours.

Your housing assignment is for the entire year—see Housing Occupancy

Agreement for exceptions.

All exemption requests must be approved through the Residence Life Oce.

Belmont reserves the right to modify the enforcement of the housing

requirement based on the university’s educational and/or administrative needs

and purposes.

YOUR HOUSING ASSIGNMENT

How Assignments Are Made

• Assignments are determined based on the date of receipt of the online

housing application and space availability. Special attention is given to

preferences and requests; however, no assignment based solely on the

resident’s request is guaranteed.

• Roommate requests must be mutual and received by May 15.

• From the $250 enrollment deposit, $100 will be deducted to serve as a one

time housing application fee.

Getting Your Assignment

You can see your assignment and roommate information by logging on to

your myBelmont account (my.belmont.edu) and clicking on the Housing icon

from the launch pad menu.. You will receive additional mailings and electronic

communication from us before you arrive—including instructions about move-

in day, dining information and oers from some of our campus partners about

products like linens and personal property insurance.

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BELMONT MARKETPLACE

AND DORMCO PARTNERSHIP

It is our goal to provide quality

products and recommendations to

our incoming students in order to

make the transition to campus living

more ecient, eective and hassle-

free! To better achieve this goal, Residence Life

has partnered with DormCo as an outlet for all

of your room necessities. Any DormCo items

purchased by the deadline through our unique

link (dormco.com/belmont) OR items purchased

through the Belmont Marketplace website (such as guardrails) will be delivered

to your room and waiting for you when you arrive on move-in day!

Please visit belmontmarketplace.com or email marketplace@belmont.edu for

more information.

BRUIN CARE KITS

Looking for a way to send support to your student

on campus? Bruin Care Kits are fun-ﬁlled gift

boxes that are delivered directly to your student’s

residence hall each month. These carefully curated

care packages are ﬁlled with items your college

student will love. Each box adheres to a dierent

monthly theme and contains unique items you

might not ﬁnd in stores. These delightful boxes will

include things like sweet treats, salty snacks, ﬁdget

toys, a school supplies item and quirky products

to break up the monotony of studying and make your student smile. BCKs are

a great way to show just how much you care about your student, even from a

distance! Parents can also include a personalized encouragement note to their

student with the monthly option of a customized Parent Postcard.

Order Bruin Care Kits through our Online Marketplace at

belmontmarketplace.com.

THE COLLEGE PARENT PODCAST

The College Parent Podcast is a podcast to equip

college parents with the tools they need to have

meaningful conversations with their college

students. Check out our episodes about helping

students transition into college. Listen on Apple

Podcasts or Spotify.

PACKING

What to Bring

*Refrigerator (less than 4 cu. ft.

& 1.8 amps) — Energy Star

qualiﬁcation is required

*CFL or LED light bulbs

* Smart Strip Surge Protector

(automatically shuts o power to

devices that are not in use)

Microwave (Less than 800 watts)

Coee pot with no exposed

heating element

Musical instrument

Television

Computer

Linens: towels and bed sheets

(extra long twin)

Homeowner’s/renter’s insurance

Painter’s tape & 3M hooks

School supplies

Bathroom cleaning supplies

(suite style bathroom only)

* Any product that bears the Energy Star label meets

strict energy eciency guidelines set by the EPA and U.S.

Department of Energy. Energy ecient light bulbs use 75

percent less energy and last about 10 times longer than

incandescent bulbs.

What NOT to Bring

Barbecue grills

Halogen lights

Candles (with or without the wick)

Incense

Weightlifting equipment

Weapons of any type—

including toy guns

Fireworks

Pets other than ﬁsh

(10 gallon tank max)

Full-size refrigerators

Toaster/toaster oven

Coee pot with exposed

heating element

Open coil appliances

Air fryers

2-prong extension cords

Scan the QR code for a printable packing list

of what to bring and what not to bring in the fall.

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CAMPUS MAIL

Belmont uses a state-of-the-art mail locker system and a mail/package

tracking software, directing all campus mail to one convenient location.

Mail and packages can be picked up at the Mail Center, located at the UPS

Store on the corner of Acklen Ave. and 12th Ave. S. Each student is assigned a

unique “Bruin Mail Code” number that will remain for their entire residency.

Students must address all mail/packages with their unique mail ID# using the

following format:

Student Name/Bruin Mail Code

Belmont University

1900 Belmont Blvd

Nashville, TN 37212

Most student mail/packages will be sorted into lockers upon campus arrival

and you will be notiﬁed via your Belmont email. The locker area in the mail

center is accessible 24/7. (Not all packages/mail will be immediately available

through the locker system.) Oversize packages will need to be picked up at

the service window during normal UPS Store business hours once you receive

that notiﬁcation. Packages/mail will be held in the lockers for 48 hours after

the student receives notiﬁcation and after that will be available at the pickup

window. Unclaimed mail/packages after 14 days will be returned to sender.

Due to limited storage in the Mail Center, please refrain from sending mail

and packages to campus more than two weeks before move-in day.

If you need summer storage, please visit belmont.edu/reslife for information on

our approved storage partners. If you have any questions about campus mail,

please contact the Belmont UPS Store at 615.460.6638.

ON-CAMPUS DINING

All students living on campus are required to have a meal plan. Meal plans

can be altered within the requirements until the last day to drop/add in the Fall

Semester, and after drop/add are unalterable for the rest of the academic year.

Please choose carefully, as you will have to keep the same plan for the entire

year; however, you will be able to add additional Bruin Bucks at any point in

the semester.

If you are having trouble selecting a meal plan, here are a few suggestions:

Consider your daily routine; do you eat three meals a day? Will your class

schedule, studying, extracurricular activities and social events interfere with

dining? Will you miss dinner due to employment or evening classes? Anticipating

the answers to these and similar questions will help you to create a meal plan

that best ﬁts your lifestyle.

Special Dietary Needs

Students with special dietary needs are expected to communicate their dietary

restrictions and requirements to the Dining Team. Harrington Place Dining

is equipped to accommodate a broad range of dietary needs. For more

information, please visit Belmont.sodexomyway.com.

Meal Plan Options for All Students

All Access: Unlimited Meals, $150 Dining Dollars

Anytime Plan 15: 15 Meals/week, $325 Dining Dollars (minimum requirement

for freshmen)

Meal Plan Options for Upperclassman Students Only

(Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors)

Block 125 Plan: 125 meals/semester, $475 Dining Dollars (minimum requirement

for all upperclassman facilities)

Commuter Plan: Block of 75 meals, $100

Students may use their Dining Dollars with their Belmont University student

ID card. Additional points, called Bruin Bucks, can be billed to your student

account up until the last day of October for fall and March for spring. After that,

they must be purchased through Belmont Central. Bruin Bucks are purchased

separately from a meal plan and carry over from semester to semester.

Your meal swipes are designed to be used in the dining hall, but meal

equivalency can be applied at some retail dining locations. Meal equivalency

provides ﬂexibility by allowing you to use one meal swipe per day as a dollar

amount to pay for your meal at designated retail locations on campus.

You will have $8.00 to spend for each meal equivalency swipe. For purchases

over $8.00, you will be asked to pay the remaining amount with another form of

payment (such as Dining Dollars, Bruin Bucks, cash, or credit card). There is no

cash redemption for any unused portion of the $8.00 credit in a single transaction.

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RESIDENCE LIFE STAFF CONTACT INFORMATION

For general housing questions or to talk to the Associate Dean of Students or

one of the Assistant Directors, please contact the main Residence Life Oce at

615.460.5802 or reslife@belmont.edu.

Residence Director Sta

Belmont Commons: 615.460.2587

Caldwell Hall: 615.460.2522

Dickens Hall: 615.460.8701

Hail Hall: 615.460.2296

Lower Hillside (Apartments 2101-2528): 615.460.5302

Upper Hillside (Apartments 2601-2814): 615.460.5303

Heron Hall: 615.460.2295

Horrell Hall: 615.460.8721

Kennedy Hall: 615.460.8817

Maddox Hall: 615.460.2002

Patton and Bear House: 615.460.8604

Pembroke Hall: 615.460.2301

Potter Hall: 615.460.8601

Russell Hall: 615.460.8745

Tall Hall: 615.460.2503

Thrailkill Hall: 615.460.2883

Wright Hall: 615.460.2198

Main Oce Sta

Associate Dean for Community Living and Housing: 615.460.5802

Assistant Directors: 615.460.5802

Billing & Assignments Assistant: 615.460.5802

Oce Manager: 615.460.5802

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT…

Residence Life

Laundry

No quarters needed; all laundry is paid for through your student fees. Laundry

facilities are available in each residential complex.

Lofting/Bunking Beds

Students may only loft or bunk their beds with University supplied equipment.

All residence halls have bunkable beds and lofting equipment available. The

use of cinder blocks, homemade lofts or bed risers to elevate furniture

is strictly prohibited.

Breaks

Belmont University provides housing in the residence halls during the entire

academic year with the exception of winter break. Students do not have to

remove their belongings, but they are required to vacate their room during this

time. Apartment residents in Hillside and Belmont Commons may stay in their

assigned space through winter break.

Other Sources for Residence Life Information

• belmont.edu/reslife

• Handbook for Residential Living

• Housing Occupancy Agreement

• Housing Portal on MyBelmont (roommate and assignment information)

• Contact your Residence Director or the Residence Life Oce (see sta

contact information)

Campus Security

• Exterior doors are accessed using a card access system

• Campus Security and Residence Life professional sta members

are on call 24/7

• Students may call the Oce of Campus Safety for an escort across campus

at any time

• All residential complexes are equipped with ﬁre safety equipment

• Phone number: 615.460.6617 (non-emergency), 615.460.6911 (emergency)

Nashville

Nashville Bus System

Free to students, faculty and sta with

Belmont ID

nashvillemta.org

Nashville Maps and Attractions

visitmusiccity.com

Hotels

Just ask for the Belmont Rate

belmont.edu/admissions/visiting/

accommodations/

Click “Visiting Campus” then “Nashville

Accommodations”

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HAIL HALL

Hail Hall is one of Belmont’s oldest historical halls, built in 1923. It is named

after Eustis Hail, a Vice President of the Ward-Belmont School. It is home to 78

freshman freshman men and women. It features 39 double occupancy rooms

and a community bath on each ﬂoor. Each room is equipped with internet and

cable hook-ups. The building is heated and cooled by central air. Hall entrances

and each ﬂoor are card access only.

Sta

Hail Hall residents are supported by three Resident Assistants (RAs). There is

one RA per ﬂoor. Each RA has gone through extensive training in order to be

a resource to our residents. RAs create social and educational opportunities

within the complex through programming and community-building eorts. The

RAs are supervised by one full-time, live-in professional sta member, known

as the Residence Director (RD). The RD is trained in crisis management, acts

as a resource to the residents of the complex and oversees the administrative

aspects of the building such as maintenance and student conduct. The RD

maintains regular hours in the oce located o the main lobby. The RD also

lives in an apartment located on the second ﬂoor of the building.

Room Speciﬁcs

15’ x 15’ on average

2 extra long twin beds (bunkable)

2 dressers

2 desks

2 chairs

Sink with mirror

2 closets (25.5”w x 34”d) on average

2 windows (42”w x 57”h)

Carpet

Bathroom Speciﬁcs

Community bath

4 toilets

4 showers

1 sink

Public Areas

Front desk with games and kitchen

utensils available for check out

Lobby with seating area and

study tables

Laundry facility

Common Kitchen

Soda and snack machines

HAIL HALL

Freshman Students Only

Wright Maddox

Pembroke Hail

Example of

Room

Layout

(Not to scale)

Twin Bed

Desk

Closet

Dresser

Sink/Vanity

Dresser

Example of

Room Layout

(Not to scale)

Twin

Bed

Twin

Bed

Desk

Sink

Closet

Shower

Toilet

Sink

Twin

Bed

Twin

Bed

Closet

DeskDesk

Dresser Dresser

Twin Bed

Closet

Desk

Sink

Dresser

Example of

Room Layout

(Not to scale)

Dresser

Twin Bed

Dresser

Desk

Sink

Closet

Example of

Room Layout

(Not to scale)

Dresser

Kitchen

Resident Room

Main Lobby

Laundry

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HERON HALL

Heron Hall is one of Belmont’s historical residence halls. It opened in 1916 and

houses 95 female freshmen. It was named in honor of Susan Heron who, along

with Ida Hood, established the Belmont College for Young Women. There are

48 rooms with double or triple occupancy. Each room is equipped with internet

and cable hook-ups. Hall entrances and each ﬂoor are card access only.

Sta

Heron Hall residents are supported by three Resident Assistants (RAs). There is

one RA per ﬂoor. Each RA has gone through extensive training in order to be

a resource to our residents. RAs create social and educational opportunities

in the complex through programming and community-building eorts. The

RAs are supervised by one full-time, live-in professional sta member, known

as the Residence Director (RD). The RD is trained in crisis management, acts

as a resource to the residents of the complex and oversees the administrative

aspects of the building such as maintenance and student conduct. The RD

maintains regular hours in the oce located o the main lobby. The RD also

lives in an apartment located on the ﬁrst ﬂoor of the building.

Room Speciﬁcs

Approximately 16’x10’

2 extra long twin beds (bunkable)

2 dressers

2 desks

2 chairs

Cable hook-up

1 large closet

Carpet

Individual AC unit

Window (60”h x 39”w)

Bathroom Speciﬁcs

Suite style bathrooms shared

by 2 rooms

1 bathtub with shower

1 toilet stall

Public Areas

Front desk with games and other

items to check out

Basement lounge with air hockey

and projection equipment

Laundry facility

Soda and snack machines

Basement

Resident Room (View 1)

Main Lobby

Resident Room (View 2)

Laundry

HERON HALL

Freshman Female

Students Only

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KENNEDY HALL

Kennedy Hall, completed in 2003, and named after longtime Belmont trustees

and benefactors Helen and Ed Kennedy, is a suite-style residence hall for

female freshmen. Maximum occupancy is 200. The main entrance and

each ﬂoor are card access only. Each room is equipped with internet and

cable hook-ups.

Sta

Kennedy Hall residents are supported by eight Resident Assistants (RAs).

There are one or two RAs per ﬂoor. Each RA has gone through extensive

training in order to be a resource to our residents. RAs create social and

educational opportunities right here in the complex through programming

and community- building eorts. The RAs are supervised by one full-time,

live-in professional sta member, known as the Residence Director (RD).

The RD is trained in crisis management, acts as a resource to the residents

of the complex and oversees the administrative aspects of the building such

as maintenance and student conduct. The RD maintains regular hours in the

oce located o the main lobby. The RD also lives in an apartment located

on the ground ﬂoor of the building.

Room Speciﬁcs

16’ x 16’

2 extra long twin beds

2 dressers

2 wardrobes

2 desks

2 chairs

Tile ﬂoor

Individual heating and AC units

controlled by residents

All furniture is movable

Window (55”h x 46”w)

Bathroom Speciﬁcs

Suite style bathrooms shared

by 2 rooms

2 sinks

1 shower

1 toilet stall

2 towel racks

Cabinets and drawers

Public Areas

Front desk on entrance level

Lobby on each ﬂoor with seating area

Common areas on 3rd, 4th and 5th

ﬂoor for various activities

2 classrooms on 2nd and 3rd ﬂoor that

can be reserved through the RD

Laundry in each wing with 1 washer

and 1 dryer

Vending machines on entrance level

Kitchen

Resident Room (View 1)

Main Lobby

Resident Room (View 2)

Laundry

KENNEDY HALL

Freshman Female

Students Only

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MADDOX HALL

Maddox Hall is a suite-style residence hall for 154 male freshmen and shares a

lobby with Wright Hall. The building was completed in 1985 and is named after

Margaret and Dan Maddox. Each room is equipped with internet and cable

hook-ups. The building is heated and cooled with central air. Hall entrances and

each ﬂoor are card access only.

Sta

Maddox Hall residents are supported by ﬁve Resident Assistants (RAs). There

is one RA for each ﬂoor. Each RA has gone through extensive training in

order to be a resource to our residents. RAs create social and educational

opportunities right here in the complex through programming and community-

building eorts. The RAs are supervised by one full-time, live-in professional

sta member, known as the Residence Director (RD). The RD is trained in crisis

management, acts as a resource to the residents of the complex and oversees

the administrative aspects of the building such as maintenance and student

conduct. The RD maintains regular hours in the oce located o the main lobby.

The RD also lives in an apartment located on the second ﬂoor of the building.

Room Speciﬁcs

12’ x 20’ on average

2 extra long twin beds

2 desks

2 dressers

2 chairs

1 sink with cabinet space

Mirror

Tile ﬂooring

Overhead lighting

Window 3’10”w x 3’11”h

Bathroom Speciﬁcs

Suite style bathrooms shared

by 2 rooms

1 bathtub with shower

1 toilet

Public Areas

Front desk on ground ﬂoor

Lobby on each ﬂoor with TV area

and seating

Kitchenette on each ﬂoor

with microwave, sink and full

size refrigerator

Laundry on each ﬂoor with 2 washers

and 2 dryers

Main lobby with vending machines,

seating areas and large screen TV

Shared courtyard with Kennedy Hall

Wright Maddox

Pembroke Hail

Example of

Room

Layout

(Not to scale)

Twin Bed

Desk

Closet

Dresser

Sink/Vanity

Dresser

Example of

Room Layout

(Not to scale)

Twin

Bed

Twin

Bed

Desk

Sink

Closet

Shower

Toilet

Sink

Twin

Bed

Twin

Bed

Closet

Desk

Dresser Dresser

Twin Bed

Closet

Desk

Sink

Dresser

Example of

Room Layout

(Not to scale)

Dresser

Twin Bed

Dresser

Desk

Sink

Closet

Example of

Room Layout

(Not to scale)

Dresser

Kitchen

Resident Room

Main Lobby

Laundry

MADDOX HALL

Freshman Male

Students Only

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PATTON HALL AND BEAR HOUSE

Patton Hall and Bear House opened in August 2010. Patton Hall is named in

honor of longtime trustee Carolyn Patton and Bear House was the site of a bear

house that was located on Adelicia Acklen’s original property. The buildings

are adjoined by a central lobby and accommodate both male and female

freshmen. The main entrance and each ﬂoor are card access only. Rooms may

be either double or triple occupancy. Each room is equipped with internet and

cable hook-ups.

Sta

The Patton Hall and Bear House residents are supported by eleven Resident

Assistants (RAs). There is one RA per wing with the exception of the sixth ﬂoor,

which has one RA for the entire ﬂoor. Each RA has gone through extensive

training in order to be a resource to our residents. RAs create social and

educational opportunities within the complex through programming and

community-building eorts. The RAs are supervised by one full-time, live-in

professional sta member, known as the Residence Director (RD). The RD

is trained in crisis management, acts as a resource to the residents of the

complex, and oversees the administrative aspects of the building such as

maintenance and student conduct. The RD maintains regular hours in the oce

located o the Main Lobby. The RD also lives in an apartment located on the

ground ﬂoor.

Room Speciﬁcs

16’ x 16’ on average

Individual heating and AC units

Tiled ﬂoors

Window (55”h x 46”w)

2-3 extra long twin beds

Lofting kit

2 wardrobes

2 dressers

2 desks

2 chairs

All furniture is movable

Internet and cable hook-ups

Triple rooms will be equipped with

an additional set of furniture

Bathroom Speciﬁcs

Suite style bathrooms

2-3 vanities with sinks

Ample under counter storage

1 shower with curtain

1 toilet stall

Handicap Accessible rooms have

private baths

Public Areas

Front desk on ground level

Lobbies on ﬁrst and second ﬂoors

with sofas, chairs, and study table.

Laundry room in basement

Elevator

Main Lobby Resident Room

PATTON HALL

AND BEAR HOUSE

Freshman

Students Only

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PEMBROKE HALL

Pembroke Hall is a historical, traditional style residence hall for 128 male

freshmen. It is located on the North Lawn, near the academic center of campus

and the Belmont Mansion. The building was named after the hometown

(Pembroke, KY) of former Trustee, Eustis Hail. It is the fourth-oldest building on

campus, housing its ﬁrst residents in 1913. Rooms are double occupancy. Each

room is equipped with internet and cable hook-ups. Hall entrances and each

ﬂoor are card access only.

Sta

Pembroke Hall residents are supported by ﬁve Resident Assistants (RAs). There

is one RA on the ﬁrst ﬂoor and two RAs on the second and third ﬂoors. Each RA

has gone through extensive training in order to be a resource to our residents.

RAs create social and educational opportunities right here in the complex

through programming and community-building eorts. The RAs are supervised

by one full-time, live-in professional sta member, known as the Residence

Director (RD). The RD is trained in crisis management, acts as a resource to

the residents of the complex and oversees the administrative aspects of the

building such as maintenance and student conduct. The RD maintains regular

hours in the oce located o the Main Lobby. The RD also lives in an apartment

located on the ground ﬂoor of the building.

Room Speciﬁcs

14’ x 16’ on average

2 extra long twin beds

2 dresser

2 desks

2 chairs

1 sink

Mirror

2 closets

Cable hook-up

Window (47”w x 68”h)

Bathroom Speciﬁcs

Community bath

4 toilet stalls

2 urinals

2 sinks

6 shower stalls

Handicap accessible facilities are

available in the ﬁrst ﬂoor bathroom

Public Areas

Front desk on main ﬂoor

Lobby with big screen TV,

surround sound and couches

Laundry room in basement with 8

washers and 8 dryers

Wright Maddox

Pembroke Hail

Example of

Room

Layout

(Not to scale)

Twin Bed

Desk

Closet

Dresser

Sink/Vanity

Dresser

Example of

Room Layout

(Not to scale)

Twin

Bed

Twin

Bed

Desk

Sink

Closet

Shower

Toilet

Sink

Twin

Bed

Twin

Bed

Closet

DeskDesk

Dresser Dresser

Twin Bed

Closet

Desk

Sink

Dresser

Example of

Room Layout

(Not to scale)

Dresser

Twin Bed

Dresser

Desk

Sink

Closet

Example of

Room Layout

(Not to scale)

Dresser

Main Lobby Laundry Resident Room

PEMBROKE HALL

Freshman Male

Students Only

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POTTER HALL

Potter Hall opened in August 2008 and is named in memory of Virginia Frances

Potter, a long time benefactor of Belmont. Potter rooms may be either double or

triple occupancy. It accommodates both male and female freshmen. The main

entrance and each ﬂoor are card access only. Hall entrances and each ﬂoor are

card access only.

Sta

Potter Hall residents are supported by six Resident Assistants (RAs). There is

one RA per ﬂoor. Each RA has gone through extensive training in order to be

a resource to our residents. RAs create social and educational opportunities

within the complex through programming and community-building eorts. The

RAs are supervised by one full-time, live-in professional sta member, known

as the Residence Director (RD). The RD is trained in crisis management, acts

as a resource to the residents of the complex, and oversees the administrative

aspects of the building such as maintenance and student conduct. The RD

maintains regular hours in the oce located o the main lobby. The RD also

lives in an apartment located on the ground ﬂoor of the building.

Room Speciﬁcs

16’ x 16’

Individual heating and AC units

Tiled ﬂoors

Window (55”h x 46”w)

2-3 extra long twin beds

Lofting kit

Triple rooms will be equipped with an

additional set of furniture

Bathroom Speciﬁcs

Suite style bathrooms shared

by 2 rooms

2-3 vanities with sinks

Ample under counter storage

1 shower with curtain

1 toilet stall

Handicap Accessible rooms have

private baths

Public Areas

Front desk on ground level

Lobby with sofas, chairs and TV

Laundry room in basement

Elevator

Main Lobby Resident Room (double)

POTTER HALL

Freshman

Students Only

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WRIGHT HALL

Wright Hall is a traditional residence hall for 191 female freshmen and shares

a common lobby with Maddox Hall. The building opened in 1968 and was

named after Fred E. Wright, former chairman of the Board of Trustees. Rooms

may be double or triple occupance and are equipped with internet and cable

hook-ups. Hall entrances and each ﬂoor are card access only.

Sta

Wright Hall residents are supported by six Resident Assistants (RAs). There are

two RAs per ﬂoor. Each RA has gone through extensive training in order to be

a resource to our residents. RAs create social and educational opportunities in

the complex through programming and community-building eorts. The RAs

are supervised by one full-time, live-in professional sta member, known as

the Residence Director (RD). The RD is trained in crisis management, acts as

a resource to the residents of the complex, and oversees the administrative

aspects of the building such as maintenance and student conduct. The RD

maintains regular hours in the oce located o the main lobby. The RD also

lives in an apartment located on the ground ﬂoor of the building.

Room Speciﬁcs

21’ x 13’ on average

2 extra long twin beds (Bunkable)

2 dressers

2 desks

2 chairs

2 closets

Sink with storage underneath

Individual heating and AC units

Window (48” x 48”)

Triple rooms will be equipped with an

additional set of furniture

Bathroom Speciﬁcs

2 community baths on each ﬂoor

3 toilet stalls

3 showers

3 sinks

2 private baths on each ﬂoor

Public Areas

Front desk on ground ﬂoor

Main lobby with vending machines,

seating areas and large screen TV

Shared courtyard with Kennedy Hall

Laundry facilities on the main ﬂoor

with 8 washers and 8 dryers

Kitchen

Resident Room

Main Lobby

Laundry

Example of Room

Layout

(Not to scale)

Twin Bed

Desk

Sink/Vanity

Closet

Dresser

Inside

Closet

Dresser

Inside

WRIGHT HALL

Freshman Female

Students Only

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THRAILKILL HALL

Thrailkill Hall opened to 324 residents in August 2006. Named after former

Board of Trustees Chairman Larry Thrailkill, the building accommodates

freshmen males and females in a double occupancy, suite-style layout. There

are also nine triple occupancy rooms that are larger. Thrailkill also boasts an

attached parking garage. Hall entrances and each ﬂoor are card access only.

Sta

Thrailkill Hall residents are supported by nine Resident Assistants (RAs). There is

one RA per wing. Each RA has gone through extensive training in order to be a

resource to our residents. RAs create social and educational opportunities right

here in the complex through programming and community-building eorts. The

RAs are supervised by one full-time, live-in professional sta member, known

as the Residence Director (RD). The RD is trained in crisis management, acts

as a resource to the residents of the complex and oversees the administrative

aspects of the building such as maintenance and student conduct. The RD

maintains regular hours in the oce located o the main lobby. The RD also

lives in an apartment located on the ground ﬂoor of the building.

Room Speciﬁcs

16’ x 16’ on average

Individual heating and cooling system

Tiled ﬂoors

2 extra long twin beds

Lofting kit

2 wardrobes

2 dressers

2 desks

2 chairs

All furniture is movable

Internet and cable hook ups

Window (55”h x 46”w)

Triple rooms will be equipped with an

additional set of furniture

Bathroom Speciﬁcs

Suite style bathrooms

2–3 vanities with sinks

Ample under counter storage

1 shower with curtain

1 toilet stall

Handicap accessible rooms have

private baths

Public Areas

Front desk on ground ﬂoor

Lobby with sofas, chairs

and study table

Loft area with ﬂat panel TV

and seating

Laundry room with 12 washers

and 14 dryers

2 elevators

Direct access to parking garage

o main lobby

5th ﬂoor programming space

Main Lobby Second Floor Loft Laundry

Resident Room

Four-level Parking Garage

THRAILKILL HALL

Freshman

Students Only

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BELMONT COMMONS

Belmont Commons is a townhouse complex with 30 4-bedroom, 2 1/2 bath

units. Any student with 30 credit hours or two completed semesters of college is

eligible to live in the Commons. It has a unique feel because of its location three

blocks o the main campus on Belmont Blvd. There are two designs for the

apartments. One design has two bedrooms downstairs joined by a bathroom

and two bedrooms upstairs also joined by a bathroom. The second design has

all four bedrooms upstairs joined together by two shared bathrooms.

The Commons Clubhouse houses six washers and six dryers for convenient

laundry access. All utilities, cable service and internet service are included in the

cost for Belmont Commons.

Sta

Belmont Commons residents are supported by ﬁve Residents Assistants (RAs)

who live in apartments throughout the complex. Each RA has gone through

extensive training in order to be a resource to our residents. RAs create social

and educational opportunities in the complex through programming and

community-building eorts. The RAs are supervised by a full-time, live-in

professional sta member, known as the Residence Director (RD). The RD is

trained in crisis management, acts as a resource to the residents of the complex

and oversees the administrative aspects of the complex such as maintenance

and student conduct. The RD maintains regular hours in the oce located in the

Clubhouse and lives within the complex.

Kitchen/Dining Room

13’ x 17’ on average

Full size refrigerator

Double sink

Full size range

Linoleum

Round dining table

Bedroom

8’ x 10’ on average

Twin bed with

extra long mattress

Three-drawer dresser

Closet

Internet and

cable hook-ups

Desk with chair

Living Room

14’ x 10’ on average

Modular Couch

Coee table

TV stand

Cable hook-up

End tables

Kitchen

Bedroom (View 1) Bathroom

BELMONT COMMONS

Upperclassman

Students Only

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DICKENS HALL

Dickens Hall opened in August 2012 and houses 290 male and female

upperclassman students. It was named after Marty Dickens, the chairman of

the Board of Trustees. The main entrance and each ﬂoor is monitored through

ID card access. In addition, there is a three-level parking garage attached to

the building.

Laundry services are available on the basement level. All utilities, cable services

and internet service are included in the cost for Dickens.

Sta

Dickens Hall residents are supported by nine Residents Assistants (RAs) with

one to two RAs per ﬂoor. Each RA has gone through extensive training in

order to be a resource to our residents. RAs create social and educational

opportunities right here in the complex through programming and community-

building eorts. The RAs are supervised by one full-time, live-in professional

sta member, known as the Residence Director (RD). The RD is trained in

crisis management, acts as a resource to the residents of the complex, and

oversees the administrative aspects of the complex such as maintenance and

student conduct. The RD maintains regular hours in their oce and lives in an

apartment that is also located in the building.

Kitchen

Full size refrigerator

Double sink

Four burner stove/oven

Kitchen table with chairs

Bedroom

Twin bed with extra long mattress

3-drawer dresser

Wardrobe

1 window with blinds

Internet, cable hook-up

Living Room

Couch

2 armchairs

Coee table

TV stand

1 window with blinds

Cable hook-up

Living Room

Kitchen

Lobby (View 1)

Bedroom

Lobby (View 2)

Bathroom

DICKENS HALL

Upperclassman

Students Only

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THE HILLSIDE

Hillside is an apartment style housing option and has 4-bedroom, 2-bath units

and 2-bedroom, 2-bath units for upperclassman students. Phase 1 opened

in Fall 1998, followed by Phase 2 in Fall 2002. All utilities, cable service and

internet service are included in the cost for Hillside. Students who live in Hillside

are required to purchase a meal plan.

Sta

Hillside residents are supported by 10 Residents Assistants (RAs) who live in

apartments throughout the complex. Each RA has gone through extensive

training in order to be a resource to our residents. RAs create social and

educational opportunities right here in the complex through programming

and community-building eorts. The RAs are supervised by two full-time,

live-in professional sta members, known as the Residence Directors (RD).

The RDs are trained in crisis management, act as a resource to the residents

of the complex and oversee the administrative aspects of the complex such

as maintenance and student conduct. The RDs maintain regular hours in

their oces in the Clubhouse. The RDs also live in two apartments within the

complex. The front desk in the Clubhouse is open from 10 a.m.–10 p.m. each day

to assist with any resident needs. The Clubhouse is also available to reserve for

other functions at the discretion of the RDs.

Kitchen

5’ x 12’

Full size refrigerator

Double sink

Full size range

Dishwasher

Microwave

Bar with stools

Bedroom

9’ x 11’

Twin bed with extra long mattress

Closet

Dresser, desk and chair

Internet and cable hook-ups

Carpet

Living Room

20’ x 12’

Sofa and chair

Coee table and TV stand

Cable hook-up

Washer and dryer

Clubhouse Living Room

Bedroom (View 1) Bedroom (View 2)

Kitchen

THE HILLSIDE

Upperclassman

Students Only

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HORRELL HALL

Horrell Hall opened in January 2013 and houses 180 upperclassman residents.

It was named in honor of the Horrell family, who have been supporters of

Belmont for over 50 years. The main entrance and each ﬂoor are monitored

through ID card access. In addition, there is a three-level parking garage

attached to the building.

Laundry services are available on the basement level. All utilities, cable service

and internet service are included in the cost for Horrell.

Sta

Horrell Hall residents are supported by ﬁve Residents Assistants (RAs) with

one RA per ﬂoor. Each RA has gone through extensive training in order to be

a resource to our residents. RAs create social and educational opportunities

right here in the complex through programming and community-building

eorts. The RAs are supervised by one full-time, live-in professional sta

member, known as the Residence Director (RD). The RD is trained in crisis

management, acts as a resource to the residents of the complex, and

oversees the administrative aspects of the complex such as maintenance and

student conduct. The RD maintains regular hours in the oce on the ﬁrst ﬂoor.

The RD also lives in an apartment within the complex.

Kitchen

Full size refrigerator

Single sink

Four burner stove/oven

Microwave

Kitchen table with chairs

Bedroom

Twin bed with extra long mattress

3-drawer dresser

Wardrobe

Desk and chair

1 window with blinds

Living Room

Couch

2 armchairs

TV stand

1 window with blinds

Living Room

Kitchen

Lobby (View 1)

Bedroom

Lobby (View 2)

Bathroom

HORRELL HALL

Upperclassman

Students Only

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RUSSELL HALL SUITES AND APARTMENTS

Russell Hall opened in August 2014 and is home to 410 upperclassmen

residents. The building features one wing of suite style rooms and one wing

of apartment style rooms. The main entrance and ﬂoors are monitored by

card access.

Laundry services are available on the basement level. All utilities, cable service

and internet service are included in the cost for Russell Hall.

Sta

Russell Hall residents are supported by 12 Resident Assistants (RAs), with one RA

per wing. Each RA has gone through extensive training in order to be a resource

to our residents. RAs create social and educational opportunities in the complex

through programming and community-building eorts. The RAs are supervised

by one full-time, live-in professional sta member, known as the Residence

Director (RD). The RD is trained in crisis management, acts as a resource to

the residents of the complex, and oversees the administrative aspects of the

complex such as maintenance and student conduct. The RD maintains regular

hours in the oce on the ﬁrst ﬂoor. The RD also lives in an apartment within

the complex.

Apartments

Kitchen

Full size refrigerator

Single sink

Four burner stove/oven

Microwave

Kitchen table with chairs

Bedroom

Twin bed with

extra long mattress

3-drawer dresser

Wardrobe

Desk and chair

1 window with blinds

Living Room

Couch

2 armchairs

TV stand

1 window with blinds

Coee table and

end tables

Suites

Room Speciﬁcs

16’ x 16’ on average

Individual heating

and AC units

Tiled ﬂoors

Window (55”h x 46”w)

2 extra long twin beds

Lofting kit

2 wardrobes

2 dressers

2 desks

2 chairs

All furniture is movable

Internet and cable

hook-ups

Bathroom Speciﬁcs

Suite style bathrooms

2–3 vanities with sinks

Ample under

counter storage

1 shower with curtain

1 toilet stall

Handicap Accessible

rooms have private

baths

Living Room

Bedroom (Apartment)

BathroomBedroom (Suite)

RUSSELL HALL SUITES

AND APARTMENTS

Upperclassman

Students Only

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TALL HALL APARTMENTS

Tall Hall opened in August 2018 and is home to 610 upperclassmen residents.

The building features one wing of suite style rooms and one wing of

apartment style rooms. The main entrance and ﬂoors are monitored by

card access.

Laundry services are available on the basement level. All utilities, cable service,

and internet service are included in the cost for Tall Hall Apartments.

Sta

Tall Hall Apartments residents are supported by 15 Residents Assistants (RAs).

Each RA has gone through extensive training in order to be a resource to our

residents. RAs create social and educational opportunities in the complex

through programming and community building eorts.

The RAs are supervised by one full-time, live-in professional sta member,

known as the Residence Director. The RD is trained in crisis management, acts

as a resource to the residents of the complex, and oversees the administrative

aspects of the complex such as maintenance and student conduct. The RD

maintains regular hours in their oce on the ﬁrst ﬂoor. The RD also lives in

an apartment within the complex. Tall Hall is also supported by a part-time

Assistant Residence Director.

Apartments

Room Style:

1 Bedroom: 4 • 4/5 Bedroom: 92 • 2 Bedroom: 2 • Premium 4 Bedroom: 1

Kitchen

Full size refrigerator

Single sink

Four burner stove/oven

Microwave

Kitchen table with chairs

All windows in the

apartment have blinds

Bedroom

Studio Loft Bed

1 Shallow &

1 Deep Cubby

Moveable Tray

Movable Work Surface

Storage Cart

3-Drawer Chest

Wardrobe

Lounge Chair & Stool

Living Room

Modular Sectional

Couch

TV Stand

Coee table

and end tables

Living Room (Setup 1)

Living Room (Setup 2)

Bedroom (Setup 1) Bedroom (Setup 2) Bedroom (Setup 3)

TALL HALL

APARTMENTS

Upperclassman

Students Only

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TALL HALL SUITES

Tall Hall opened in August 2018 and is home to 610 upperclassmen residents.

The building features one wing of suite style rooms and one wing of

apartment style rooms. The main entrance and ﬂoors are monitored by

card access.

Laundry services are available on the basement level. All utilities, cable service,

and internet service are included in the cost for Tall Hall Suites.

Sta

Tall Hall Suites residents are supported by 15 Resident Assistants (RAs). Each RA

has gone through extensive training in order to be a resource to our residents.

RAs create social and educational opportunities in the complex through

programming and community building eorts.

The RAs are supervised by one full-time, live-in professional sta member,

known as the Residence Director. The RD is trained in crisis management, acts

as a resource to the residents of the complex, and oversees the administrative

aspects of the complex such as maintenance and student conduct. The RD

maintains regular hours in their oce on the ﬁrst ﬂoor. The RD also lives in

an apartment within the complex. Tall Hall is also supported by a part-time

Assistant Residence Director.

Suites

Room Style:

Single Suites: 182 • Double Suites: 21

Room Speciﬁcs

Individual heating

and AC units

Tiled ﬂoors

Window (55”h x 46”w)

Studio Loft Bed

1 Shallow &

1 Deep Cubby

Moveable Tray

Movable Work Surface

Storage Cart

3-Drawer Chest

Wardrobe

Lounge Chair & Stool

Internet and Cable

hook ups

Bathroom Speciﬁcs

Suite style bathrooms

2 vanities with sinks

Ample under

counter storage

1 Shower with curtain

1 toilet stall for additional

privacy

Handicap Accessible

rooms have private

baths

Bedroom (Setup 1) Bedroom (Setup 2) Bedroom (Setup 3)

TALL HALL

SUITES

Upperclassman

Students Only

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CALDWELL HALL

Caldwell Hall opened in August 2022 and is home to 603 upperclassman

residents. Caldwell Hall is an apartment-style residence hall. Apartments

range from 1-6 bedrooms. Additionally, a ﬁtness studio is located in the

basement. The main entrance and ﬂoors are monitored by card access.

Laundry services are available on the basement level. All utilities, cable

service, and internet service are included in the cost for Caldwell Hall.

Note: One-bedroom eciency apartments and studios will not be equipped

with a full kitchen. A kitchenette with a small refrigerator will be provided. All

other apartments will be equipped with a full kitchen. Caldwell wings are split

by males in the west wings of each ﬂoor and females in the east and south

wings of each ﬂoor.

Sta

Caldwell Hall residents are supported by 15 Resident Assistants (RAs). Each RA

has gone through extensive training in order to be a resource to our residents.

RAs create social and educational opportunities in the complex through

programming and community building eorts. The RAs are supervised by one

full-time, live-in professional sta member, known as the Residence Director.

The RD is trained in crisis management, acts as a resource to the residents of

the complex, and oversees the administrative aspects of the complex such

as maintenance and discipline. The RD maintains regular hours in their oce

on the basement ﬂoor. The RD also lives in an apartment within the complex.

Caldwell Hall is also supported by a part-time Assistant Residence Director.

Kitchen

Full size refrigerator

Single sink

Four burner stove/oven

Microwave

Kitchen table with chairs

All windows in the

apartment have blinds

Bedroom

Studio Loft Bed

Desk and desk chair

Storage bench

3-Drawer Chest

Wardrobe

Lounge Chair &

pedestal table

Living Room

*Furniture conﬁgurations

may vary

Modular Sectional

Couch

Lounge Chair

Media Cabinet

End tables

Living Area Bedroom Bedroom

CALDWELL

HALL

Upperclassman

Students Only

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NOTES

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