Why University Housing
While convenience is often the number one reason for living on campus, you'll find we offer our students much more than just a place to study and sleep. A decision to live in University housing means your student will join the 6,300 students who live on our campus and call it home.
University housing provides opportunities for student growth and development through educational, cultural, recreational, and social programs presented in our living & learning communities. If your student chooses to live in University housing, he or she will meet more people -- guaranteed. Living on campus will give your student a greater sense of connection with the University and with the people they will meet.
Still wondering why we think being part of our residential community will enhance your student's experience at Georgia State University? Here are just a few reasons why our staff and 2,500 residents would ask, "Why live anywhere else?".
- Opportunities to meet new people and develop lasting friendships.
- Easy walking distance to classes, the libraries, shopping, and recreational areas.
- Nutritionally good food at a great value with savings up to 21% off retail. With PantherMeals you can eat where you want, when you want, at any of our on-campus restaurants!
- Social, educational, cultural, and recreational opportunities are available in all housing locations. Also, when you want to be alone, there are quiet places available.
- The services, skills, and time of a full-time, professional staff, providing both live-in professional and student staff, who are available for advice or referrals on just about any topic from personal problems to career decisions.
- Opportunity to participate in student government organizations.
- Numerous employment opportunities.
- Research concludes that living in University housing has a positive influence on a student's grade point average, level of involvement in campus activities, retention at the University, and satisfaction with his or her collegiate experience.
