The Department of Residence Life's mission is to integrate living and learning, while supporting the educational goals of our students and the University.
Georgia Southwestern offers a unique experience in community living. The various living options of traditional residence hall rooms, suites, and apartments are designed to help meet the needs of our students. The residential community offers students the opportunity for learning beyond the classroom walls, and provides programs designed to meet the students’ social, recreational, emotional, intellectual, cultural, and educational needs. As a member of the residential community, each student has an opportunity to gain personal growth and lasting friendships.
The Mission of the Office of Residence Life is to provide a safe and comfortable environment for students to live and study, to create a sense of community among the residents, and to foster individual development through involvement in residence life and student life activities.
Residence Life is also committed to:
● Fostering the academic success of all residential students
● Implementing policies and procedures that encourage residents to make responsible choices
● Recognizing and respecting individual rights and differences and the value of diversity in the residential community
● Empowering residents to shape their community and gain leadership experience by taking an active roles in the Residence Hall Councils and the Residence Hall Association
● Providing attractive, well-maintained living facilities that are responsive to the needs of the students
● Developing an investment in the retention and personal success of each residential student
● Providing quality programs and services and continuing to improve these offerings by conducting on-going evaluations and assessments.
Residence Life supports the Mission Statement of the University and uses it to intentionally guide the mission of the Department.
Southwestern Oaks - Our freshman suites provide residents with Southwestern’s standard of high-quality. The Oaks is a three story, two building structure that are divided into several learning communities. Southwestern Oaks is home of the residential First-Year Experience program. This program allows our staff to develop bonds with the residents and assist with their every need. Southwestern Oaks include private bedroom suites and shared bedroom suites.
Southwestern Magnolia - Our new upperclassmen residence hall with private bedroom suites. Magnolia is a three story, two building structure that provides co-educational housing for upperclassman residents only.
Southwestern Pines Apartments - Southwestern Pines are our conventional student apartments. This three story building provides co-educational housing for upperclassman residents only. Southwestern Pines offers four-bedroom, two-bathroom apartments with an open floor plan and a high standard of quality.
