Hollins University is a residential campus that prides itself on our campus community. By living on campus, students develop academically, socially, physically, and spiritually within safe and comfortable living areas. Residence halls provide the best and fastest way to meet other people. More than 90% of our traditional undergraduates live in university housing.
   A significant part of learning at a residential institution is the experience that each student gains through living with other students. Residential living provides opportunities for residents to expand ideas, pursue interests, resolve differences, and develop leadership skills.
   There are nine residence halls on campus grouped into three residential areas. Seniors comprise the majority of the Area I population, living in the Apartments, Main, and Starkie. Area II is mostly sophomores and juniors living in Carvin, East, French House, Sandusky, and West. All of Hollins' special-interest housing is located in Area II. First-year students and a mix of upperclass students live in Area III in Tinker Hall and in Randolph.
   There is probably no other time in your life when you will live, work, and study in such close proximity to so many other people. These dynamics challenge you to learn the meaning of community, to balance individual and group needs, and to develop self-discipline. You will leave the residence halls with more skills in interpersonal relationships than you had when you entered.

The Apartments: Located across the street from campus, the apartments house 155 juniors and seniors in one, two, or three-bedroom units. Each apartment has a kitchen, living room, dining area, one or two full baths, and a patio.

Carvin: The Global Village is one of seven special-interest houses. It focuses on the development of a living, learning environment designed to foster support for students of different nationalities and ethnic backgrounds. The 24 residents strive to educate each other and the Hollins community about cultural differences. Carvin is one of the two residence halls that are air-conditioned.

East: One of three residences on the historic front quad, East is divided into three sections: Near East, Middle East, and Far East. Near East Fine Arts (NEFA) houses 18 students who have an interest in the arts. Middle East ("Casa Hispanica") is a living, learning environment of 7 students designed to assist with mastery of the Spanish language, as well as teach more about the Spanish culture. Students planning to live abroad are strongly encouraged to live in the language houses. Far East houses 15 juniors and seniors in single and double rooms.

French House: One of seven special interest houses, French House is a living, learning environment designed to assist the 8 resident students with mastery of the French language as well as teach more about the French culture.

German House: Located on the third floor of Randolph, the German House is a living, learning environment designed to assist the resident students with the mastery of the German language, as well as teach more about the German culture.

Main: Second of three residences on the historic front quad, Main houses 40 seniors in single rooms.

Randolph: A more modern residence hall, Randolph houses students in double and single rooms. Some of the pluses of this residence include a large social room, spacious TV room, in-hall laundry facilities, and two outdoor patios. The third floor of Randolph houses the German and WISE houses. The German House is a living, learning environment designed to assist the seven resident students with the mastery of the German language as well as teach more about the German culture. The WISE (Women in Science and Engineering) House strives to create an environment fostering interest in the laboratory sciences and mathematics for eight resident students.

Sandusky: One of the "Hill Houses" has been adapted as a living, learning environment designed to foster service learning opportunities and community service projects for 20 upper-class students.

Starkie: A residence hall with a lot of character and the building of choice for seniors. Starkie Hall houses 22 seniors in spacious single rooms with large windows.

Tinker: This is the most modern of the student residences. It can accommodate 235 students in air-conditioned double rooms, with single rooms available for students with special accommodation needs. Each of the three floors has a kitchen, laundry room, TV room, study room, and small trunk room.

West: Third of the student residences located on front quad, West is one of the older buildings on campus. It is known for its large rooms and wide hallways. A favorite of sophomores, it houses 160 students in double and single rooms. 

Residential areas, with the exception of the apartments, have three floors with double loading corridors and community bathrooms on each floor. All residence halls have full-length mirrors, kitchenettes, lounges, TV rooms, and study areas. Rooms are equipped with a bed, mattress (36" x 72"), mattress cover, pillow, dresser, mirror, desk with chair, and closet space for each student. There is one ceiling light fixture and window blinds in every room.

Residential Living Requirements

Hollins students are required to live in campus housing. Some exceptions include Horizon, graduate, and undergraduate students who are 23 years or older, undergraduate students with spouses or children, and undergraduate students who live with their parents or guardians in the Roanoke Valley area.
   Hollins University is a smoke-free community. As such, smoking is prohibited in all apartments, houses, and residence halls. This includes individual rooms, restrooms, and common areas.

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CONTACT
M. J. Konopke
Director of Residence Life
Hollins University
Roanoke, VA 24020
(540) 362-6281
mkonopke@hollins.edu