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The Commons

Sunset Drive | Dahlonega, GA  30597 | Map
538 residents | Freshmen and upperclassmen | Co-ed | Suite | Single and Double occupancy


Constructed in 2016, The Commons is a co-ed residence hall complex that houses freshmen and upperclassmen students in both single occupancy and double occupancy suite-style housing. The Commons is conveniently located across the street from the University of North Georgia (ǧÃŬAV) Dining Hall and adjacent to the Walker Drive residential parking deck.

Building 1: The Commons Building 1 contains 61 suites housing up to 187 students in single-gender suites. Building 1 also offers a large multi-purpose room as well as a balcony overlooking the beautiful Dahlonega campus. 

Building 2: The Commons Building 2 contains 108 suites housing up to 351 students in single-gender suites. 

Each floor offers free laundry with the exception of Building 1400s floor. Residents on the 1400s floor may utilize any of the free laundry facilities in The Commons. Each floor offers one lounge area per hall as well as a snack room or kitchen. The two bedroom, one bathroom suites are fully furnished, each bedroom includes one twin bed with a XL twin mattress, a chair, desk, chest, and closet per resident. Closets in The Commons do not contain doors to allow for flexible storage.  

The Commons is staffed with seventeen resident assistants and one resident director.

Meal Plans

Meal plans are required for residents of The Commons. See the FAQs tab for more information.

Common Spaces

  • multi-purpose room (bldg. 1)
  • balcony (bldg. 1)

On Each Floor

  • multiple lounges
  • snack room
  • Wi-Fi Internet access
  • laundry facilities (except Building 1, 400s floor)

Room Styles

  • single occupancy room (in 2-bedroom, 1-bath suite)
  • double occupancy room (in 2-bedroom, 1-bath suite)

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outside gathering area

The commons lobby chat space
commons inside gathering area
The Commons suite double occupancy bedroom
Inside view of a bathroom in the Commons Suite

Features:

Each 2-bedroom, 1-bath suite style room contains for each student:

  • Twin size bed w/XL mattress.
  • Dresser
  • Closet
  • Desk w/ chair

Rooms have neutral carpet.

Double Occupancy Floor Plan

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Single Occupancy Floor Plan

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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
Liberty Hall Suites

Required

(Suite Style - Cadets Only)

Single: $4,238
Double: $3,528
Triple: $2,768

Closed between semesters and fall/spring breaks.
Contracts run from 8/10/24 - 5/9/2025

North Georgia Suites
(Suite Style)
Required

Single: $4,208
Double: $3,498
Triple: $2,768

(Suite Style - Non-Cadets Only)

Open continuously from mid-August to May.
Contracts run from 8/10/24 - 5/9/2025

Owen Hall
(Apartment Style)
Optional $4,614 (Apartment Style - Non-Cadets Only)

Open continuously from mid-August through July.
Contracts run from 8/10/2024 – 7/25/2025

Patriot Hall Suites
(Suite Style)
Required

Single: $4,208
Double: $3,498
Triple: $2,768

Single: $4,238
Double: $3,528
Triple: $2,768

Closed between semesters and fall/spring breaks.
Contracts run from 8/10/24 - 5/9/2025

The Commons
(Suite Style)
Required

Single: $4,550
Double: $3,783

(Suite Style - Non-Cadets Only)

Open continuously from mid-August to May.
Contracts run from 8/10/24 - 5/9/2025

Traditional Residence Halls
(Donovan Hall,
Lewis Annex,
Lewis Hall)
Required

Single: $3,063
Double: $2,264
Triple: $1,534

(Non-Cadets Only)

Closed between semesters and fall/spring breaks.
Contracts run from 8/10/24 - 5/9/2025

Prices/fees are subject to change without notice.

Move-In Checklist

  • You must have your ǧÃŬAV 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 roommate about how you want your room to be set up (bunked, left single, etc.). Also discuss who is bringing the larger items (i.e. refrigerator, tv, etc.) if you intend to share.

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 ǧÃŬAV 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 The Commons

  • Toilet paper
  • Plunger
  • Shower curtain, shower curtain rings
  • Bathroom cleaning supplies
  • Ethernet cord (1 per bedroom)
  • Streaming Device
  • Garbage bags
  • Power strips
  • Push pins or frog tape
  • Curtain on tension rod for closet (optional)
  • Storage Cubes/Drawer Units