Owen Hall

Information

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
free 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)

Video & Photos

Transcript

Floor Plans & Features

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

owen-hall

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"

Rates and Contract Information

Fall 2023 and Spring 2024 Housing Information

The below housing rates are per person/per semester for the Dahlonega Campus for Fall 2023 and Spring 2024.

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 Liberty Hall Suites	Required	(Suite Style - Cadets Only)	Single: $4,096.00 Double: $3,410.00	Closed between semesters and fall/spring breaks. Contracts run from 8/19/23 - 5/4/24
North Georgia Suites (Suite Style)	Required	Single: $4,066.00 Double: $3,380.00	(Suite Style - Non-Cadets Only)	Open continuously from mid-August to May. Contracts run from 8/19/23 - 5/4/24
Owen Hall (Apartment Style)	Optional	$4,459.00	(Apartment Style - Non-Cadets Only)	Open continuously from mid-August through July. Contracts run from 8/19/22 – 7/26/24
Patriot Hall Suites (Suite Style)	Required	Single: $4,066.00 Double: $3,380.00	Single: $4,096.00 Double: $3,410.00	Closed between semesters and fall/spring breaks. Contracts run from 8/19/23 - 5/4/24
The Commons (Suite Style)	Required	Single: $4,397.00 Double: $3,656.00	(Suite Style - Non-Cadets Only)	Open continuously from mid-August to May. Contracts run from 8/19/23 - 5/4/24
Traditional Residence Halls (Donovan Hall, Lewis Annex, Lewis Hall)	Required	Single: $2,960.00 Double: $2,188.00	(Non-Cadets Only)	Closed between semesters and fall/spring breaks. Contracts run from 8/19/23 - 5/4/24

Newly admitted fall students
New UNG students may apply for a housing contract by completing the following steps:

Apply for admission at UNG as a residential student or contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions to request a change to residential status if the student originally applied to UNG as a commuting student.

After acceptance to UNG, students must confirm their attendance through the Check Application Status page.

New students should check their UNG e-mail account for a housing portal notification from Residence Life.

Housing contracts, room selection, and roommate selection are all available through the UNG housing portal. Deadlines for housing are communicated through email.

Current UNG students
Current UNG students may apply for a housing contract by completing the following steps:

Residence Life will notify current residents via e-mail before the housing contract process opens.

Please note that per UNG's Residence Policy, students who are freshmen and sophomores are required to live on campus. Students who believe that they have a unique hardship may request a waiver to the Residence Policy through the Dean of Students Office.

Please note that housing contracts are binding once completed. Students wishing to cancel a housing contract should consult the cancellation terms in their housing contract as termination fees will likely apply.

Moving In

Fall Semester

New student move-in for fall 2023 will occur by appointment only on August 17, 18, and 19. Please check your UNG email the first week in July for the opportunity to sign up for a move-in appointment. Students must submit a photo for their UNG Nighthawks Card prior to coming to campus

Move-in Information

Move-in will be by appointment only August 17, 18, and 19. UNG classes begin on August 21. Please check your UNG email the first week in July for the opportunity to sign up for a move-in appointment. Only two cars are permitted per student, and only two guests will be permitted for each student.

UNG Nighthawks ID Card

UNG students must bring their UNG Nighthawks ID card with them to check into the residence halls. New students may pick up their ID card at orientation. Students not attending an in-person orientation may submit their Nighthawks ID photo online at least 3 days prior to their move-in and pick up their card at move-in.

Changed Your Mind About Attending UNG?

Students who completed a housing contract with Residence Life and will not attend UNG should e-mail residencelife@ung.edu and attach a completed cancellation form as soon as possible.

Spring Semester

New student move-in for spring 2023 will occur on Sunday, January 8 from noon - 2 p.m. Students must submit a photo for their UNG Nighthawks Card prior to coming to campus.

Move-In Information

New residents moving into the residence halls for spring semester should receive an e-mail from Residence Life that contains important room and roommate information. This e-mail also includes the day/time for move-in and the building into which you will be checking. Please note that students should not arrive before the assigned move-in time, as they will not be allowed to move-in early.

UNG Nighthawks ID Card

Students must bring their UNG Nighthawks ID card with them to check into the residence halls. Students will not have access to the dining hall without it.

Move-In Checklist

You must have your UNG 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

What's Provided

(based on double occupancy)

2 beds - Beds may be bunked or left single (beds in Patriot Hall cannot be bunked)
2 twin XL mattresses
2 chests
2 desks
2 chairs
2 wardrobes or closets
Window with blinds
Two data ports (only one data port per room in The Commons)
Wi-Fi

You Should Bring

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
Robe
Shower shoes
A pillow
Pictures from home
Sun glasses
Backpack
Jacket
Pajamas that you'll feel comfortable wearing on the hall
Slippers
A few of your favorite things that makes you feel comfortable

Room organization & decoration

Calendar/planner
Dry erase board and pens for door
Study lamp
Smart TV or TV with casting device (Roku, AppleTV, Chromecast, etc.)
Small refrigerator (30 inches tall or less)
Sealed containers for food
A hot pot
Extra clothes hangers
Posters and simple decorations
Lightweight picture frames for walls
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
Flashlight, batteries
HE laundry detergent
Laundry detergent
Laundry basket
Iron
Extra towels, sheets and blankets
Stress relievers (games, books, etc.)
Grounded extension cords and surge protectors
Safety pins
Trash can
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)
Outdoor sandals*
Camping hammock*
A smile and an open mind

*If you are outdoorsy

You should NOT Bring

Any items with an asterisk (*) are prohibited.

Lots of stuffed animals
Lots of knick-knacks
All of your clothes and shoes (Pack for the season.)
Everything in your room at home
All of your high school memorabilia
Desk or other large pieces of furniture
Expensive or irreplaceable collectibles or jewelry
Space heaters*
Wireless routers*
Non-LED string lights*
E-cigarettes/vapes/tobacco products*
Hoverboards*
Cooking appliances with exposed heating elements*
Pets* (Only fish or Emotional Support Animals pre-registered through UNG Student Accessibility Services are allowed.)
Incense or Candles*
George Forman Grills*(permitted in Owen Hall)
Microwave* (only prohibited in Lewis Annex and Donovan Hall)
- 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.
Toasters* (permitted in Owen Hall)
Alcohol bottles/containers*
Any items or furniture picked up from the street*

Specific for Owen Hall

Toilet paper
Plunger
Shower curtain
Bathroom cleaning supplies
Ethernet cord
Garbage bags
Power strips
Frog tape
Dishes
Pots and pans

FAQs

Can I move into my room early/late?

The residence halls open at designated times for each semester. Residents are not allowed to move in early. Each student is expected to move in at their assigned time.

What items should I bring with me?

You should bring items that will make you feel most comfortable in your room. However, remember that the living room and kitchen area will be shared with other people. Also, there are items not allowed in the UNG Residence Halls. You may access What To Bring, a list of recommended items to bring, a list of items provided in the residence hall and room, and a list of items prohibited in the UNG residence halls.

Check the "Floor Plans & Features" tab to see what is already provided.

What happens if I do not like my roommate?

Most residents self-select their roommates through the UNG Housing Portal. For students who do not self-select, the Residence Life Staff puts a lot of effort into assigning compatible roommates, and we ask you to make every effort to work out minor issues. However, in either case, there are several opportunities during the year for a student to find a new roommate and change rooms.

Can I stay on campus during the holidays or breaks?

Owen Hall is open during university semester breaks. Residents are required to complete a 50-week contract.

Is it possible to get a single or private room?

All bedrooms in Owen Hall are single occupancy. However, each apartment has multiple residents, so please be prepared to share bathrooms, living rooms, and kitchens with roommates.

Can I live off campus?

Full-time students who have not earned 60 semester hours and do not meet one of the exceptions to the Residence Policy must live on campus.

Students may live off-campus if they live with and commute daily from the permanent legal residence of parent(s) or grandparent(s) within 50 miles of the campus; are 21 years of age or older; or have completed 2 years of successful active military service.

Am I required to purchase a meal plan?

No. Residents in Owen Hall are not required to purchase a meal plan. However, residents may purchase a 10, 15, or 21 meal plan through the UNG Business Office or a block plan through UNG Card Services.

What do I do if I get locked out?

Residents who are locked out should attempt to locate roommates first for assistance. If roommates are unavailable, the Owen Hall staff will be more than happy to open your apartment. Please note that progressive lock-outs will be charged a lock-out fee.

My ID won't allow me in the building. What do I do?

All Owen Hall residents should be able to swipe their ID cards for access into the building from the three main doors. If your card does not allow you access into the building, please stop by the Owen Hall office and leave your name, ID number, door you attempted to access, and the time you tried to access the building. Owen Hall staff will contact you if you need to take additional steps.

How much does it cost to live on campus? When is the rent due?

Cost is based on a single-occupancy-bedroom in a 4-bedroom apartment. Please refer to the Rates & Contract Information tab on this page.

Rent is billed each semester by default. Payments are due each semester when other UNG fees are due. Students make one payment for fall semester, one payment for spring semester, and summer housing is automatically covered by those payments.

Financial Aid may be used toward housing costs. You may contact the Financial Aid office at 706-864-1412.

Where should I park?

Residents of Owen Hall may park in any residential parking zones, including the lot which is located right outside the building.

All students are allowed to have a car on campus as long as it is registered with Parking Services. All fees are included in student fees.

You may contact Parking Services for more information at 706-864-1697.

Where is the laundry room?

The laundry room is located on the 1300's floor. Turn right off of the elevator, and the laundry room is ahead on the left. Please note that all washing machines are high efficiency and will require the purchase of HE detergent.

Where do I take trash and/or recycling?

Trash bins and recycling bins are located on the back of the building in the parking lot near the 1300’s floor ground level exit door. Please utilize the recycling bins provided in your apartment to make separation easier.

What if I have a maintenance problem in my apartment?

If there are any problems in your apartment (a broken faucet, a clogged shower, a light out), please utilize the QR code on the back of your door to submit a maintenance request. You may also submit a request by contacting the front office of your Resident Assistant. If an emergency situation (flooding toilet, water leak happens at night or over the weekend, please contact the Owen Hall front office or the RA on call.

Where may I smoke?

UNG is a tobacco free campus. Smoking is prohibited on campus. Violators will be referred for disciplinary sanction

How do I hook up the internet or WiFi?

To hook up the Internet, place an Ethernet cord into the red jack in the wall. A prompt will appear at the first attempt to open Internet connection. For WiFi access enable your device and search for UNG ResNet. Use your university login for access.

How do I rent a cart?

Need help carrying in all of those groceries or items from home? Stop by the Owen Hall desk with a photo ID and check out one of our carts!

What are the visitation hours Owen Hall?
Residents may host visitors from outside the building and residents of the opposite sex during the following visitation hours:

Monday - Thursday: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 a.m.

Friday - Sunday: Friday, 10:00 a.m. - Monday, 12:00 a.m. (Sunday midnight)

What are the visitation policies for Owen Hall?

Any member of the opposite sex must sign in with the office anytime he or she enters the building. The guest may visit only the room for which they are registered and must be escorted by the resident at all times. Cohabitation is prohibited on the UNG campus.

Where do visitors park?

Visitors not from UNG may stop by UNG Parking Services to pick up a visitor’s pass. Visitors with a pass may park in the visitor designated spaces near Owen Hall.

Where do I go if the alarm goes off?

If the fire alarm begins to go off, exit the building immediately. Do not use the elevator, only use the stairs. Please move to the front parking lot of the building for further instruction.