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Welcome Back to Campus! Spring 2025 Move-In Info
Georgia Southern residence halls will open at noon on Thursday, Jan. 9 to accommodate students returning from areas that have been affected by inclement weather.The Dining Commons in Statesboro and The Galley at Armstrong on the Savannah Campus will be open for students with Spring 2025 meal plans on Thursday, Jan. 9 from 4-6 p.m. Students without meal plans will be able to use cash/card/Eagle Express if needed.
Returning Students
We’re so excited to welcome you back for the Spring 2025 semester! Here’s what you need to know for move-in:
Residence Hall Move-In
- When: Opens Thursday, Jan. 9, at noon
- Dining: Meal plans begin the same day!
- Statesboro: Dining Commons (4–6 p.m.)
- Savannah: The Galley (4–6 p.m.)
- No meal plan? Use cash, card, or Eagle Express.
Self Check-In Made Easy
Check in online when you arrive to campus:
- Go to My.GeorgiaSouthern.edu.
- Click the On-Campus Housing Portal under the Campus Life tile.
- Select Spring Term Self Check-In (available starting Jan. 9 at noon).
- Follow the steps to confirm your room and complete check-in.
- You’ll get a confirmation email once done!
Note: Your ID card access updates 15 minutes after check-in. Plan ahead before heading to your room!
If you got a new phone over break, re-authenticate your Transact account for building access.
New Students
We’re thrilled to welcome you to campus and your new home with University Housing! Here’s everything you need to know to make your move-in smooth and stress-free:
Move-In Details
- When: Thursday, Jan. 9, starting at noon
- Where: Check in at your assigned residence hall’s front desk (noon–10 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 and 10 a.m-10 p.m. Friday Jan. 10 – Sunday, Jan. 12). Bring your Eagle ID or photo ID!
The GPS addresses of the residence halls are listed below:
- Centennial Place – 1620 Chandler Road Statesboro GA
- Eagle Village – 410 Georgia Avenue Statesboro GA
- Freedom’s Landing – 211 Lanier Drive Statesboro GA
- Kennedy Hall – 191 Knight Drive Statesboro GA
- Southern Courtyard – 391 Knight Drive Statesboro GA
- Southern Pines – 1810 Chandler Road Statesboro GA
- Watson Hall – 1630 Chandler Road Statesboro GA
- *All Savannah Students check-in at: Windward Commons – 100 Compass Point Drive Savannah GA 31419
Dining:
- Meal plans begin Thursday, Jan. 9!
- Statesboro: Dining Commons (4–6 p.m.)
- Savannah: The Galley (4–6 p.m.)
- No meal plan? Use cash, card, or Eagle Express.
Housing Contract
Haven’t signed your housing contract yet? Log into the On-Campus Housing Portal to complete it now.
- Failure to sign before the expiration date may result in losing your room assignment.
In-Person SOAR Sessions
If you’re attending SOAR:
- Armstrong Campus: Thursday, Jan. 9
- Statesboro Campus: Friday, Jan. 10
Attendance is required to maintain your enrollment.
Additional Info
- Room Changes: Requests reopen after occupancy is verified. Watch your email for updates.
- Changed Plans? If you’re no longer attending Georgia Southern or need to cancel housing, submit the appropriate cancellation forms online.
Reminders
- Tuition Deadline: Spring tuition and fees are due Monday, Jan. 13. Contact the Bursar’s Office at (912) 478-3675 with questions.
- Financial Aid: Ensure your aid is ready by checking your WINGS account and completing all paperwork.
Need Help?
We’re here for you! Email housing@georgiasouthern.edu or call (912) 478-5406.
We can’t wait to see you on campus!
Fall 2024 Winter Closing, Break Stay Details and Spring 2025 Housing
Residence Hall Closing & Break Stay Info
- Closing Date & Time: Friday, December 13 at 12 PM (noon).
- What to Pack: You do not need to remove all of your belongings unless you are not returning for Spring 2025. However, please take home valuables, medications, passports, and any school-related items you may need during the break, as you will not have access to your room.
- Closing Checklist: Complete the closing checklist before leaving for Winter Break. More information will be sent out later.
Break Stay Details
- Need to Stay After Closing? If you need to stay beyond 12 PM on December 13, sign up for the Break Stay Program. This program runs from December 13 to January 10, 2025, and you must have a Spring 2025 housing assignment to be eligible.
- Cost: $500, which will be added to your student account once Break Stay begins. This fee must be paid as part of your Spring term fees by the deadline. Students approved for Break Stay will have full access to their units, but housing and campus resources will be limited.
- Sign-Up: The Break Stay Form will be available in the Housing Portal starting November 11, 2024. The deadline to sign up is December 11, 2024. The form can be found under the Housing Forms section in the light blue ribbon at the top of the page on the Housing Portal, accessed through the Campus Life tile on your MyGeorgiaSouthern page.
- Approval Notification: You will receive an email once your Break Stay request is reviewed. Students not approved must leave before residence halls close. All access to residence halls will be turned off for students not approved to stay.
If you are participating in approved university activities (e.g., athletics, band), please work with your group sponsor.
Spring 2025 Housing Cancellation (Statesboro Students)
- Deadline: Cancel your housing by December 1, 2024, if you are not returning for Spring 2025 to avoid fees.
- $100 Fee: Applies to cancellations after December 1 for students not enrolling in Spring 2025 courses.
- 50% Fee: Applies to cancellations on or before December 1 if you remain enrolled in Spring 2025 courses. Cancellations after December 1 will be charged the full Spring 2025 housing rate.
- No Cost Cancellations: Graduating, military service, marriage, study abroad, and similar circumstances may qualify for no-cost cancellation.
- Housing Contract: In accordance with the housing contract, students who will not be enrolling in Spring classes must cancel their housing contract.
Important Note for Freshmen
Freshmen who started in Fall 2024 must fulfill the First-Year Live-On Requirement and cannot cancel spring housing to live off-campus.
Graduation Reminder
If you are graduating in December, complete the cancellation form before December 1, 2024, to avoid the $100 fee. More move-out instructions will be sent to graduating students soon.
Returning Students
Students returning to campus do not need to complete a new housing application for Spring 2025 as the Fall 2024 assignment covers both semesters.Questions? Contact University Housing at housing@georgiasouthern.edu or call 912.478.5406.
University Housing Hosts Annual Golden Eagle Awards
Georgia Southern University Housing presented their annual Golden Eagle Awards at both the Statesboro and Armstrong campuses on Wednesday, April 24, 2024. This year’s event recognized over 40 students, graduate students, professional staff members, valued campus partners, and three residential programs for their significant impact in Georgia Southern’s 10 residential communities. Twenty-one awards were presented to winners who were selected from over 200 nominations submitted by peers within the University Housing team and other University partners on campus. The recognition committee included graduate and professional staff within University Housing in addition to representatives from the Division of Business & Finance, Division of Academic Affairs and Division of Student Affairs. These members reviewed 90 pages of nomination materials before selecting the final winners.
The Golden Eagle Awards highlights the hard work done by the over 200 University Housing staff members and campus partners in the residential communities. The event not only showcases the leaders within University Housing, but is also a reflection of their continued focus on their motto: “We Care, We Engage, We Educate and We Strive for Excellence in All We Do.” Congratulations to this year’s Golden Eagle Award winners!
Advocacy Award Recipients
Divine King, Resident Advisor for Windward Commons (Armstrong Campus); Hannah Madsen, Resident Advisor for Apartments (Armstrong Campus); Lauren Perkins, Resident Advisor for Centennial Place (Statesboro Campus); and Ruth Rogers, Resident Advisor for Apartments (Armstrong Campus)
Complex of the Year
Eagle Village (Statesboro Campus)
Helping Hands Award Recipients
Courtney Dowdy, Resident Advisor for Windward Commons (Armstrong Campus); Daniel Cain, Assistant Director of Residence Education (Statesboro Campus); Denisa Wilson, Graduate Resident Director for Windward Commons (Armstrong Campus); Divine King, Resident Advisor for Windward Commons (Armstrong Campus); Jamie Azar, Resident Advisor for Apartments (Armstrong Campus); Jordan LaBell, Resident Advisor for Apartments (Armstrong Campus); Laura Davis, Resident Advisor for Kennedy (Statesboro Campus); Lauren Perkins, Resident Advisor for Centennial Place (Statesboro Campus); Maria Jenkins, Resident Advisor for Freedom’s Landing (Statesboro Campus); Max Besselman, Resident Advisor for Eagle Village (Statesboro Campus); Mya Williams, Resident Advisor for Kennedy (Statesboro Campus); NaDeJa King, Graduate Assistant for Eagle Village (Statesboro Campus); Nadiyah Louder, Resident Advisor for Southern Courtyard (Statesboro Campus); and Tyriq Day, Resident Advisor for Freedom’s Landing (Statesboro Campus).
Jeanne McGowan Campus Partner of the Year for the Statesboro Campus Recipient
- Steve Bartels, Community Outreach Specialist with the Division of Business & Finance | User Experience & Engagement
Jeanne McGowan Campus Partner of the Year for the Armstrong Campus
- Fire & Life Safety
Legacy Award Recipients
- Anna Grace Bazemore, Desk Assistant (Armstrong Campus); Chyna Anderson, Graduate Resident Director for Windward Commons (Armstrong Campus); Kaitlyn Van Dyk, Resident Director for Centennial Place (Statesboro Campus); Maria Jenkins, Resident Advisor for Freedom’s Landing (Statesboro Campus); Mason Doss, Resident Advisor for Eagle Village (Statesboro Campus); and Melanie (Lani) Russell, Resident Advisor for Apartments (Armstrong Campus).
Lollipop Moment Award Recipients
- Aamaria Bennett, Resident Advisor for Windward Commons (Armstrong Campus); Alexis (Lex) McGarvey, Resident Director for Eagle Village (Statesboro Campus); Jibola (Jay) Fagbamiye, Resident Advisor for Southern Pines (Statesboro Campus); Katie Fester, Associate Director of Residence Education (Armstrong Campus); Kellianne (Kell) Mungwena, Resident Director for Apartments and Windward Commons (Armstrong Campus); Parker Daniels, Resident Advisor for Southern Pines (Statesboro Campus);and Trinity Morris, Resident Advisor for Apartments (Armstrong Campus).
New Resident Advisor of the Year
- Boluwatife (Bolu) Ariyo, Resident Advisor for Centennial Place (Statesboro Campus)
Pat Burkett Returning Resident Advisor of the Year
- Kennedy Williams, Resident Advisor for Freedom’s Landing (Statesboro Campus)
New Student Administrative Staff Member of the Year
- La’Fredrick Gilchrist, Desk Assistant (Statesboro Campus)
Nicole Hilliard Graduate Staff Member of the Year
- Chyna Anderson, Graduate Resident Director for Windward Commons (Armstrong Campus)
Program of the Year for the Armstrong Campus
- Academic Excellence Week (Armstrong residential community wide program lead by Chyna Anderson, Graduate Resident Director)
Program of the Year for the Statesboro Campus
- Shark Tank (Centennial Place program lead by Kaitlyn Van Dyk, Resident Director)
Resident Director of the Year
- Alexis (Lex) McGarvey, Resident Director for Eagle Village (Statesboro Campus)
Resident of the Year for the Armstrong Campus
- Kai Lafollette
Resident of the Year for the Statesboro Campus
- Samuel Rogers
University Housing Employee of the Year
- Emily Chavez Nunez, Assistant Director of Residence Education
Residential Learning Community Award Recipients
RLC Experience of the Year
- Industry Dinner (Innovation RLC)
RLC Partner of the Year
- Kathy Shepherd, Advising Center Coordinator, Allen E. Paulson College of Engineering & Computing Advising Center (Innovation RLC)
RLC Student Leader of the Year
- Makala (Logan) Collins, Resident Advisor (Honors RLC) for Centennial Place (Statesboro Campus)
Fall 2024/Spring 2025 Housing Rates Approved
Housings rates for Fall 2024 – Spring 2025 were approved and updated on the University Housing website on April 27, 2024. Housing rates can be found online at https://ww2.georgiasouthern.edu/auxiliary/housing/rates-2
Summer 2024 Housing Rates Approved
Housings rates for Summer 2024 were approved and updated on the University Housing website on March 20, 2024. Summer housing rates can be found online at https://ww2.georgiasouthern.edu/auxiliary/housing/rates-2/#section3.