Student Housing

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Residence Halls

Our residence life program emphasizes growth and development of all individuals within the living and learning environment, no matter where you are on the faith journey. We are committed to providing a residence life program that fully engages students and nurtures them intellectually, socially, emotionally, physically and spiritually.

Residential living provides a good balance of challenge and support—in the form of friends and floormates and activities—as you pursue your academic goals. In residence life, we emphasize the intrinsic value of each person and endeavor to create opportunities for students to find value in the diverse gifts and talents of each member of the community.

All residence halls include cable TV access, wired and wireless internet, on-site laundry facilities and card-access security. View tuition and costs for each residence hall.

North Residence Hall

Completed in 2017, our newest residence hall provides amenities and space to build a meaningful living and learning community. This hall features 6 floors (3 stories separated into two wings) made up of two double rooms sharing a private bathroom. The large rooms provide movable desks, dressers and lofted beds for two residents, and the central lounge on each floor has ample gathering space, a kitchen and one of three unique features: a laundry facility (3rd floor); a home theater for TV, movie and games (2nd floor); or an exercise room with treadmills, an elliptical and weights (1st floor). North Hall provides housing for both men and women divided by suite.

North Hall rooms are 23'5" long and 11' wide.

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Kroske Hall

John W. Kroske Hall is a coed residence hall, housing 78 students at capacity. This residence hall has central lounges, a kitchen facility, direct access to a computer lab and a great sense of community. Kroske rooms are 12'10" wide by 10' long and feature lofted beds as well as storage closets and desks.

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Grand Island Hall (G.I.)

With a capacity for 122 female residents, Grand Island is USF's largest underclassmen residence hall. A large central lounge and kitchen area promote a lively atmosphere, though each individual floor has its own smaller lounge as well. G.I. rooms are 11'2" wide and 15'3" long and feature built-in storage closets, desks and shelving.

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Sullivan Faith and Living Center

Completed in 2005, Sullivan houses up to 180 freshmen, sophomore, junior and senior students. Large rooms that measure 17'5" by 11'11" feature air-conditioning, in-room sinks, lofted beds as well as desks and dressers.

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Mary Collier Baker Hall

Finished in 2001, Mary Collier Baker Hall is an apartment-style residence hall that provides housing for both men and women divided by suite. Each fully furnished two-bedroom apartment is equipped for four people and comes complete with a kitchenette and bathroom with shower. The living room/kitchen area measures 10'x17' and each bedroom measures 12'x12'.

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Burgess Hall

Warren W. Burgess is a coed residence hall located near the Stewart Center and houses up to 116 residents. Burgess has an air-conditioned lounge, a kitchen and recreational activities. Burgess rooms measure 11'8" by 12'8" and include desks and dresses along with two twin beds.

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Living Learning Communities

Living Learning Communities  (LLCs) are specialized living environments that connect students to outside-the-classroom experiences. Each LLC is unique, but all are centered on a distinctive theme or area of interest. Students who choose to live in an LLC have access to intentional events and programs and a dedicated Resident Assistant who shares the same interests and works to make the community a success.

Research shows students who participate in LLCs are more academically successful and adjust better to college life. If you are interested in residing in one of the LLCs described in the sections below, you can apply through your housing application.

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Campus Dining

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Activities

USF is a vibrant community with a range of activities to appeal to every student. It's nearly impossible to be bored at USF with all the things that happen on campus!

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Campus Ministries

In Campus Ministries, we focus on loving Christ and serving Him. No matter what denomination you are, you'll feel welcome.

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Student Support Services

The Thomas Kilian Academic Success Center (ASC) staff provides students free support services. We'll connect you with resources that will empower you to achieve your goals, both academically and personally.

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Service & Leadership Opportunities

Culture for Service is the traditional motto of the University. We seek to foster academic excellence and the development of mature Christian persons for service to God and humankind in the world.

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Wellness

Students at USF can take advantage of our on-campus wellness options like staying active in our Stewart Center.

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