Housing
When you move into your residence hall, you become a part of an instant community, where it’s easy to make new friends, share experiences and have fun in a safe, welcoming environment.
While you’re living on campus, take advantage of residence life programs such as Decatur and Atlanta excursions, on-campus social activities and opportunities to learn outside the classroom. Our residence halls provide a balance of study, rest, relaxation and social opportunities.
Housing Options for First-Year Students
Walters Hall
Walters Hall houses 147 students on the top two floors and a mix of classes on the first floor. Administrative offices are on the ground floor. To learn more about Walters Hall, visit here.
Winship Hall
Winship Hall houses 149 students on the top two floors and a mix of classes on the first floor. To learn more about Winship Hall, click here.
The Basics: Each room in both first-year residence halls contains a bed, a desk and chair, a dresser, bookshelf and closet for each resident. Overhead lighting, window blinds, trash cans and recycling bins are also included. Laundry facilities are located throughout the residence halls, as are common areas containing a full kitchen, TV rooms and other amenities. Cable and Internet are also included. Click on the residence hall to see specific amenities for each one.
Housing Options for Upperclass Students
Over 80% of our students live in our residence halls, and we offer a variety of options for on-campus living beyond your first year.
Campbell Hall
Originally an academic building housing the college's science programs and classes, Campbell Hall was renovated into an innovative living-learning community that opened in fall 2014. Campbell Hall houses 96 students in suite-style living. Several academic resources – including the Center for Writing and Speaking, Economics Learning Center, Sociology and Anthropology Research Lab and the Resource Center for Math and Science – are also located in Campbell Hall. To learn more about Campbell Hall, click here.
Inman Hall
Known for its loft rooms, large porch, sun deck and beautiful interior, Inman houses 89 students, primarily juniors and seniors. To learn more about Inman Hall, click here.
Rebekah Scott Hall
Built-in 1905 and known for its large rooms and beautiful interior, Rebekah Scott Hall houses 80 students, primarily juniors and seniors. Rebekah was renovated in 2018, to include a welcome center on the ground floor, new electrical and plumbing systems, and to demonstrate a commitment to sustainability, it is LEED silver certified. To learn more about Rebekah Scott Hall, click here.
The Basics: Each room in the upper-class residence halls contains a bed, a desk and chair, a dresser, bookshelf and closet for each resident. Overhead lighting, window blinds, trash cans and recycling bins are also included. Laundry facilities are located throughout the residence halls, as are common areas containing a full kitchen, TV rooms and other amenities. Cable and Internet are also included. Click on the residence hall to see specific amenities for each one.
Avery Glen
Located just down the street from Agnes Scott’s main campus, Avery Glen, our college apartment complex for juniors and seniors, gives students a taste of living on their own. Floor plans are available for two, three and four residents. All apartments are fully furnished and include basic internet/phone/cable, central heating and air, and a washer and dryer. Apartments in the gated community also have a monitored electronic security system. To learn more about Avery Glen, click here.
Living-Learning Communities
A Living-Learning Community (LLC) is a group of students who have chosen to expand their education through shared learning experiences. Living-Learning Communities can positively enhance a student’s social and academic integration, personal and intellectual growth, collaborative learning, and problem-solving skills. The Agnes Scott LLCs are intended for upper-class students who have an interest in leadership development, global learning, or STEM fields.
The STEM House
An intentional community designed to create and support future mathematicians and scientists. This program builds community and support for students by having them live and learn together in specialized programs and workshops with faculty and staff. The STEM LLC is designed to create a real-world educational living and learning experience that focuses on taking an inside look into navigating a career within a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math fields.
Leadership Development Community
This community is intended for students who have an interest in leadership development and possibly the SUMMIT Leadership Specialization. Through this experience, students will recognize key components of effective leadership, including understanding their leadership style, ways in which they can lead others on a team, and how to be an effective member of a team. They will also develop meaningful relationships through networking opportunities with faculty, staff, alumni and peers that will promote professional and academic success.
Global Learning Community
This community is intended for students who have an interest in global learning and possibly the SUMMIT Global Learning Specialization. The purpose of the house is to educate, engage, and empower students to live and lead in a global society. Students will have a space to share their passion for global learning with peers and further develop their abilities to implement global awareness in their interactions with others.
GEMS Scholars Community
If you have a passion for math and science, the GEMS (Generating Excellence in Math and Science) Scholars LLC is for you. The GEMS LLC is an intentional community designed to create and support future mathematicians and scientists.
The GEMS LLC program builds community and support for students by having them live on the same floor and learn together in specialized programs and workshops with faculty and staff. You and your peers will be co-enrolled in at least one course during your first year.
Learn more about all of the living-learning communities here.