Family Housing / Dorms
For a Seminary Housing Application click here.
Print the .pdf form, fill it out and mail (or fax) to the
Business Office.
Why live on campus?
There is a strong sense of community among all of the residents.
Anonymous |
On campus living is the method of choice for being enriched to the fullest by one of Southern’s greatest gems, a community life beyond compare.
Jarrod Lanning, M.Div.,
Class of 2003 |
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You are in them midst of everything if you live on-campus. Students that live off-campus are not involved outside of class.
Brian Bennett, M.Div
Class of 2003
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We requested to live on-campus because of the community. The children are close to friends and activities.
Renee Heiliger, spouse,
Class of 2000 |
Living on-campus has made it easy for me to get involved in Seminary life, too.
Charlotte Orrell, spouse
Class of 2002 |
It is fun to be on-campus and close to my friends.
Seminary Children
2000-2001 |
You can not afford to live anywhere else for the cost and receive as many benefits: sense of community, safe environment, close to class and library, etc.
Ernest Beck, M.A.R,
Class of 1999 |
Beam Residence Hall - The residence hall is coed.
Rooms in Beam Hall are furnished with bed, desk, bookcase, dresser, and mini-blinds. The telephone (local calls) with voice mail is included in the cost of the room. Students may choose one- or two-room units. If you have a roommate you may request a three-room unit. Two lounge areas include cable television. Kitchens are provided on both floors of the residence hall. The residence hall includes a weight room on the lower level.
Laundry facilities with coin-operated washers and dryers are located on the first floor of the campus union. Lunch is served in the Campus Union during the week.
Seminary Apartments
The Seminary offers several options in apartment living.
All of our apartments are unfurnished.
A/B
Sixteen two-bedroom townhomes are located across the street from the Seminary. Each townhome is 996 square feet. They are air-conditioned and have new kitchens. There is a large playground for children in the courtyard.
Smith Family Village
Smith Family Village opened during the Fall 1999. These are exceptional two-bedroom and four-bedroom apartments. There is also one handicap-accessible apartment. Each apartment has a study loft, dishwasher, and washer/dryer. There is a playground for children in the courtyard. There is also a community room for programs and gatherings.
Hillcrest Apartments
Opened in the Fall of 2005, the newest addition to our on-campus student housing features ten attractive buildings, landscaping, a children's play area, community outdoor cooking area, and on-site parking. There are four apartments w/balcony in each building (32 two-bedroom and eight three-bedroom) and all apartments include range, refridgerator, dishwasher, disposal, and washer/dryer. Designed for student and family, each bedroom has its own full bathroom.
Benefits of Living on Campus
According to research students who live on campus experience the following:
-More diverse experience
-Long-lasting friendships with facility, staff, and students
-Involvement on campus
-Easy access to facilities (library, student center, classrooms) and study groups
-Higher grades
-More solid commitment to the institution
Source: Student Affairs Functions in Higher Education (1988)
Housing Cost - Fees for 2007-2008
Residence Hall
| Single room (one person) |
$2,910 |
| Double room ( double occupancy) |
$2,550 |
| Double room (single occupancy) |
$4,415 |
| Triple room (double occupancy) |
$3,390 |
| Damage and Key Deposit (refundable) |
$160 |
Smith Village
| Two bedroom (w/o utilities except water) |
$720/mo |
| Three bedroom cottage* (w/o utilities except water) |
$755/mo |
| Four bedroom apartment (w/o utilities except water) |
$755/mo |
| Damage deposit in apartments |
$160 |
| Pet fee |
$150/year |
*Handicap Accessible
Hillcrest Apartments
| Two bedroom (w/o utilities except water) |
$785/mo |
| Three bedroom (w/o utilities except water) |
$830/mo |
| Damage deposit in apartments |
$160 |
| Pet fee |
$150/year |
Guest Rooms
Several guest rooms are available on campus for $25 per night.
Please contact the Seminary Receptionist for exact details.
Off Campus Housing
Off campus housing is available in the greater Columbia area.
Please contact the Registrar/Director of Financial Aid for additional information.
Seminary Housing Application Form click here. |
Architectural rendering of the Hillcrest Apartments student housing, opened Spring 2005.
The Smith Family Village student housing complex offers multy-level townhouse and apartment units, a community room and activities building, and walled courtyard with swings and children's play area.
Beam Residence Hall on the quadrangle
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