Lowndes Hall
Located on the south end of campus near the Fine Arts building, Lowndes Hall is a two-story co-ed residence hall that houses 200 males and females. This Hall also the home of our Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) where students, emerging leaders, participate in an academic class, ongoing activities during their first year and attend an exciting and fun retreat in August.
The Emerging Leaders Program (ELP) is open to all incoming freshman. The program is dedicated to preparing students for positions of leadership both inside and outside the University community. More information.......
Lowndes Hall has a well-trained staff of 5 Resident Assistants who are here to oversee each floor of the building. The "RA's" take pride in Lowndes Hall and are eager to answer questions, give advice, and help with different issues that the typical college student may face on a daily basis. Our front desk is staffed 24/7 and our friendly Desk Assistants are always willing to help.
Opened in 1966, Lowndes Hall was named in appreciation for the county in which Valdosta State University is located and for the late William Jones Lowndes, nationally recognized educator and statesman.
Rededication Ceremony
The Lowndes Hall Rededication Ceremony was held on November 2, 2005. Guests included Dr. Zaccari (President), Mr. James Black (Vice President: Finance and Administration), Mr. Robert Kellner (Director: Auxiliary Services), and the new director of Housing and Residence Life, Dr. Thomas Hardy. Lowndes was newly renovated for the 2005-2006 academic year.
Vital Statistics
Housing Rate for 2008-09: $1670 per semester
(includes Activity and Mailbox fee)
Area: 35,145 Square Feet
Room Amenities:
Each room is designed for two residents.
- Room Dimensions: 15’ L x 12.5’ W
- Closet Style: moveable armoire
- Window Size: 55” H x 39” W
(each room has 2 windows)
- Window Treatment: blinds furnished
- Furniture Included (one per resident):
a movable bed (can be lofted), a closet,
storage drawers, a desk, and a desk chair
- Mattress Size: extra long twin (39"Wx80"L)
- Floor Covering: tile
- Floor Color: light brown
- Wall Color: white
- Telephone: local service provided
- Telephone Jacks: 1
- Internet: hardwired and wireless Internet available
- Data Ports: 2
- Television: basic cable service provided
- Outlets: 6
- Air Conditioning Control: central with controllable thermostats
- Type of Heating Control: central with controllable thermostats
- Floor Plan: hall style (community bathrooms)
- Sink in Room: no
Hall Features:
- Laundry Facilities: yes
- Study Rooms: yes (1)
- TV Lounge: yes
- Central Kitchen: no
- Recreation Area(s): yes (1 ping pong table)
- Vending Machines: yes
- Ice Machine: yes
- # of RAs: 5
- Meeting Room: (1)
- Soundproof music practice rooms: yes (2)
- What’s nearby this building? Odum Library, Patterson Residence Hall, Brown Residence Hall, and Front Lawn