Donovan Hall
Colombo Way | Dahlonega, GA 30597 | Map
248 residents | Freshmen | Co-ed | Traditional | Double occupancy
Constructed in 1975 and named for Ms. Alice Donovan, this residence hall is a three-story brick building containing three wings, with 124 rooms housing up to 248 residents.
It is staffed with nine resident assistants and one resident director.Meal Plans
Meal plans are required for residents of the Donovan Hall. See the FAQs tab for more information.
Common Spaces
- two central lounges
- full kitchen
- vending and laundry facilities
- computer lab with network access
On Each Floor
- lounge
- Wi-Fi Internet access
- community bathrooms on each hall
Room Styles
- double occupancy room (shares bathroom facilities with the rest of their hall mates)
Features:
Each room contains for each student:
- Twin sized bed w/XL twin mattress. Beds may be bunked or left single.
- Dresser
- Wardrobe/Closet
- Desk w/ chair
Rooms have neutral/brown carpet.
Shares a community bathroom on the hall.
Double Occupancy Floor Plan
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 |
Required |
(Suite Style - Cadets Only) |
Single: $4,238 |
Closed between semesters and fall/spring breaks. |
North Georgia Suites (Suite Style) |
Required |
Single: $4,208 |
(Suite Style - Non-Cadets Only) |
Open continuously from mid-August to May. |
Owen Hall (Apartment Style) |
Optional | $4,614 | (Apartment Style - Non-Cadets Only) |
Open continuously from mid-August through July. |
Patriot Hall Suites (Suite Style) |
Required |
Single: $4,208 |
Single: $4,238 |
Closed between semesters and fall/spring breaks. |
The Commons (Suite Style) |
Required |
Single: $4,550 |
(Suite Style - Non-Cadets Only) |
Open continuously from mid-August to May. |
Traditional Residence Halls (Donovan Hall, Lewis Annex, Lewis Hall) |
Required |
Single: $3,063 |
(Non-Cadets Only) |
Closed between semesters and fall/spring breaks. |
Prices/fees are subject to change without notice.
Move-In Checklist
- You must have your 91ÁÔÆæ 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.
- If you have reserved a loft, it will be placed in your room prior to the move-in day.
- 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 (lofted, bunked, 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 91ÁÔÆæ 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 Donovan Hall
- Shower Caddy (with holes)
- Flip flops for shower
- Ethernet cord
- Streaming Device
- Garbage bags
- Power strips
- 3M command strips or frog tape