All Fairmont State students are required to live on campus for at least four consecutive
semesters (though there are reasons for exemptions). When you move into your residence hall room or suite on our campus, you'll instantly be part of the Fairmont State University community.
Not only will you live in close proximity to your classrooms and gathering places
like the Falcon Center, but you'll also be surrounded by your fellow students, forming friendships that
can last a lifetime.
At the Office of Residential and Student Life, we aim to create a safe and comfortable
living environment in all of our residence halls. You'll be greeted with warmth and
respect, and will have the opportunity to grow and learn while living here. Ultimately,
we strive to provide an essential part of your educational experience by:
Teaching life skills.
Encouraging personal growth and development.
Promoting a sense of self-worth.
Aiming to develop community consciousness, an idea of citizenship, and leadership
skills.
Recognizing your responsibilities and autonomy as an adult.
Providing a professional staff to assist you in the attainment of your academic, personal,
and career aspirations.
Developing educational, social, recreational, cultural, and spiritual programs.
Your new home on the Fairmont State University campus is waiting. We can't wait to
show you around.
How We Support You
Grow As a Person
Living on your own for the first time comes with a learning curve, and that's the
point. Along the way you'll build real-world life skills, practice independence, and
develop a stronger sense of who you are and what you're capable of.
Build Real Community
You'll be part of a community that values citizenship and leadership, not just a building
full of neighbors. From late-night study sessions to hall council, you'll form the
kind of friendships that last well past graduation.
Lead & Get Involved
Every hall runs educational, social, recreational, and cultural programming built
to help you get involved right where you live. Whether it's an RA role, a hall council
seat, or just showing up to a hall event, there's a way in.
Count on Support
Our professional and student staff are trained, present, and genuinely invested in
your academic, personal, and career success. You'll be treated with warmth and respect
in a living environment built to be safe and comfortable, day and night.
Meet the Halls
Five Halls, Five Different Lives. Take A Look Around!
Bryant Place
A newer, suite-style hall just steps from central campus and the parking garage. Four-person
suites come with a shared common area and private bathroom, so you get more independence
without losing the built-in community. Four furnished common spaces throughout the
building and ADA-compliant design round out a hall built for students who want privacy
and connection in equal measure.
Right in the heart of campus, Morrow is our most historic hall and often the first
stop for new Falcons. Traditional double rooms keep things classic, and a first-floor
kitchen plus a 24/7 common area give you an easy place to cook, study, or just be
around people. It's also our most affordable option, with a strong tradition of both
social connection and academic focus.
Home to some of the most social energy on campus, Pence sits right next to the Falcon
Center, Feaster Center, and Duvall-Rosier Field, with University Police on-site for
extra peace of mind. The largest lobby on campus, complete with TVs, games, and lounge
seating, makes it a natural gathering spot, and mobile furniture means your room layout
is yours to customize.
Prichard pairs a structured, supportive community with some of the best amenities
among our traditional halls: individual in-room air conditioning, an expanded full
kitchen, and generous study lounges with brand-new furniture. It's known for strong
student engagement and built-in storage that actually fits your stuff. If you want
structure and community without sacrificing comfort, this is it.
Our most independent living option, University Terrace is a three-building apartment-style
complex with studios, doubles, quads, and semi-suites, all fully furnished with private
bathrooms. A direct tunnel connects to the practice field, with walkways straight
to the Feaster Center. It's a quieter, more individualized way to live on campus without
giving up the convenience of being right here.
