Owen Hall
Alumni Drive | Dahlonega, GA 30597 | Map
598 residents | Upperclassmen and limited freshmen | Co-ed | Apartment | Single occupancy bedroom
Constructed in 2001 and named for Dr. John H. Owen, this co-ed residence hall is a five-story brick building containing 76 four-bedroom/two-bath apartments housing up to 314 residents in single gender apartments.
The contract for Owen Hall residents will run mid-August until the last day of finals for summer courses for students enrolled in summer courses, and through the fourth Friday in July for students not enrolled in summer courses.
It is staffed with eight resident assistants and one resident director.
Meal Plans
Meal plans are not required for residents of Owen Hall. See the FAQs tab for more information.
Common Spaces
- central lounge
- study room
- conference room
- laundry facilities
On Each Floor
- Please note that elevator access in Owen Hall only services up to the 1500s floor. Apartments on the 1600s floor may be accessed by stairwell between the 1500s and the 1600s.
Room Styles
- single occupancy bedroom in shared 4-bedroom apartment (4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, kitchen, living room)
Features:
Each bedroom contains for each student:
- Twin size bed w/ XL mattress.
- Dresser
- Closet
- Desk w/ chair
- Cable outlet
Rooms have neutral carpet.
Living room contains:
- sofa
- chair
- coffee table
- end table
- entertainment center (interior dimensions: 29" x 26.5" x 21")
Kitchen contains:
- refrigerator
- garbage disposal
- microwave
- stove
- dishwasher
- kitchen table w/four chairs
Single Occupancy Bedroom / Shared Apartment Floor Plan
Bedroom Dimensions
Measurements are approximate.
- Windows: 74" x 53"
- Desk
- Height: 28"
- Width: 46"
- Depth: 22"
- Dresser (two units, may be stacked on top of each other)
- Height: 37"
- Width: 32"
- Depth: 18"
- Nightstand
- Height: 24"
- Width: 19"
- Depth: 14"
- Bed Frame
- Height: 29"
- Length: 32"
- Width 18"
Living Room and Kitchen Dimensions
Measurements are approximate.
- Windows: 74" x 53"
- Couch
- Height: 33"
- Width: 79"
- Depth: 31"
- Arm Chair
- Height: 33"
- Width: 36"
- Depth: 31"
- Coffee Table
- Height: 17"
- Length: 48"
- Width: 24"
- End Table
- Height: 24"
- Length: 21"
- Width: 21"
- Entertainment Center
- Height: 48"
- Width: 31"
- Depth: 22"
- Entertainment Center Interior
- Height: 26"
- Width: 28"
- Depth: 21"
- Kitchen Table
- Height: 30"
- Length: 48"
- Width: 36"
Fall 2024 and Spring 2025 Housing Information
The below housing rates are per person/per semester for the Dahlonega Campus for Fall 2024 and Spring 2025.
Please note: *Meal plan is a separate fee not included in the housing fees. **Includes $20.00 non-cadet housing fee. ***Includes $50.00 cadet housing fee.
Residence Hall & Contract Type |
Meal Plan* | Non-Cadet Housing Fee** Per Person Per Semester |
Cadet Housing Fee*** Per Person Per Semester |
Schedule & Contracts |
---|---|---|---|---|
Gaillard Hall |
Required |
(Suite Style - Cadets Only) |
Single: $4,238 |
Closed between semesters and fall/spring breaks. |
North Georgia Suites (Suite Style) |
Required |
Single: $4,208 |
(Suite Style - Non-Cadets Only) |
Open continuously from mid-August to May. |
Owen Hall (Apartment Style) |
Optional | $4,614 | (Apartment Style - Non-Cadets Only) |
Open continuously from mid-August through July. |
Patriot Hall Suites (Suite Style) |
Required |
Single: $4,208 |
Single: $4,238 |
Closed between semesters and fall/spring breaks. |
The Commons (Suite Style) |
Required |
Single: $4,550 |
(Suite Style - Non-Cadets Only) |
Open continuously from mid-August to May. |
Traditional Residence Halls (Donovan Hall, Lewis Annex, Lewis Hall) |
Required |
Single: $3,063 |
(Non-Cadets Only) |
Closed between semesters and fall/spring breaks. |
Prices/fees are subject to change without notice.
Move-In Checklist
- You must have your 红莲社区 ID with you in order to check in. (See the semester sections above for further info.)
- Have all of your boxes/belongings labeled with your name and room number.
- Know which building, room, and time you have been assigned. Residents will check in at their assigned building and will not be allowed in before their assigned time.
- Talk with your roommates about what each person will bring for the bathroom, kitchen, and living room.
- Remember that the elevator in Owen Hall only goes up to the 1500s. If your apartment is on the 1600s floor, be prepared to move items from the 1500s to the 1600s via stairwells.
What You'll Need
Items that are provided by the University to each Resident:
- A Bed
- A Twin XL mattress
- A 3 to 4 drawer chest
- A Desk
- A Desk Chair
- A Wardrobe or Closet
- Window with blinds
- At least one data port in the room
- Wi-Fi
This list provides suggestions from current residents. You do not have to bring all of this, and you may want to contact your roommate in advance and decide what the two of you can share. Remember, there is limited space in the rooms.
Academic Materials
- A computer (though there is a computer lab in all residence halls)
- Notebooks
- Pens & pencils
- Index cards & highlighter markers
- Paper clips, folders, and other school supplies
- Calculator
- Planner
Personal Items
- Stereo/noise-canceling headphones/earbuds
- Small tool set
- Flashlight
- Umbrella/rain jacket
- Shower caddy with holes in the bottom
- Shower shoes
- Toiletries
- A pillow
- Backpack
- Jacket
- Decorative items that will individualize your space to make you feel welcomed and comfortable (i.e. personal pictures, posters, decorative bedding).
Room organization & decoration
- Dry erase board and markers
- Lamp(s)
- Smart TV or TV with casting device (Roku, AppleTV, Chromecast, etc.)
- Small refrigerator (30 inches tall or less)
- Sealed containers for food
- Extra clothes hangers
- Small fan
- Anything that will save space, such as stackable shelves, storage containers, something to put shoes in/on
- Push pins or frog tape
Other supplies
- Snack food and drinks
- Basic eating utensils, plate, bowl, cups, etc.
- Manual can opener
- HE laundry detergent
- Laundry basket
- Extra towels, sheets and blankets
- Stress relievers (games, books, etc.)
- Grounded extension cords and surge protectors
- Small vacuum cleaner or electric sweeper
- Toilet paper (Suite style and Apartment style)
- Shower curtain (Suite style and Apartment style)
- Toilet Plunger (Suite style and Apartment style)
- Bathroom cleaning supplies (Suite style and Apartment style)
- A smile and an open mind
Any items with an asterisk (*) are prohibited.
- Excessive Decorations (i.e. Many stuffed animals, headboards)
- All of your clothes and shoes (Pack for the season.)
- Desk or other large pieces of furniture
- Expensive or irreplaceable collectibles or jewelry
- Bed Risers*
- Space heaters*
- Wireless routers*
- String lights*
- E-cigarettes/vapes/tobacco products*
- Hoverboards*
- Cooking appliances with exposed heating elements* (i.e. George Foreman Grills, Coffee Pots with an exposed hot plate, Toasters)
- Pets* (Only fish or Emotional Support Animals pre-registered through 红莲社区 Student Accessibility Services are allowed.)
- Incense or Candles*
- Microwave* (only prohibited in Traditional Halls)
- Microwaves are permitted in the Commons, but they can only be placed on the common area wall (between the two rooms) due to outlet voltage limits.
- Weapons*
- Drugs/paraphernalia*
- Alcohol bottles/containers or memorabilia*
Specific for Owen Hall
- Toilet paper
- Plunger
- Shower curtain
- Bathroom cleaning supplies
- Ethernet cord
- Garbage bags
- Power strips
- Frog tape
- Dishes
- Pots and pans