Housing and Residence Life
Helping You Make UNC Asheville Your Home
Enjoy the convenience and excitement of living on campus with the amenities that support your academic and personal growth. Choose from 16 residence halls and apartment-style living spaces offering a variety of floor plans and accommodations including single, double, and suite-style rooms. Our communities make it easy to interact with other residents, build friendships, and explore new activities.
Our Residence Halls
Our Residence Halls
When you live on campus, you’re getting the full residential experience. Our residence halls have private en suite bathrooms, free laundry facilities, and are fully air-conditioned. Utilities and wifi are always included.
We offer academic year housing (August-May) for all students and year-round housing (May-May) for continuing students in Aspen Hall, located in our apartment-style option, the Woods.
- September 1: Spring 2026 Housing Application Opens for Incoming Students
- October 6-7: Fall Break (Residence Halls remain open)
- November 26-28: Thanksgiving Break (Residence Halls remain open)
- December 11: Residence Hall Close at 9 a.m. for Winter Break
Founders Hall
900 Founders Drive
Founders Hall houses 268 students in suite-style rooms with shared baths and full furnishings. Popular with first- and second-years, it’s known for community, events, and its central location near Highsmith Union, dining, the Botanical Gardens, and mountain views.
Governors Hall
2175 University Heights
Governor’s Hall offers suite-style living for 4–5 students with a shared bath, overlooking the soccer field with views of Mount Pisgah. Centrally located, it fosters community and independence, and its second-floor breezeway hosts The Rocky Pet Program, allowing approved live-in pets. For details, contact reslife@unca.edu or 828-251-6700.
The Village
1300 – 1900 University Heights
The Village, designed for upper-class and transfer students, houses 100 students across five small halls. Each suite offers four single rooms with a shared bath and common area, plus access to lounges, a kitchen, and laundry. Located near Athletics and Campus Rec, it provides a close-knit, community-focused living experience.
Mills Hall
2225 University Heights
Mills Hall, a four-story residence for 268 students, offers suites for four with shared baths and a common area. Next to Highsmith Union and the Botanical Gardens, it’s close to dining, the library, and classrooms, with outdoor amenities like a volleyball court, grill, picnic tables, and green space for community gatherings.
Ponder Hall
300 Field Drive
Ponder Hall houses 300 students in suite-style spaces with shared baths and living rooms. Highlights include the rooftop Sky Lounge with mountain views and the Down Under store serving snacks, meals, and drinks. The ground floor also offers dining areas, a multipurpose room, and arcade games.
South Ridge & West Ridge Halls
300 – 400 Ridge Hall Drive
South Ridge and West Ridge, known as The Ridges, house 220 students in traditional rooms with jack-and-jill baths, set in a wooded area near the Botanical Gardens. Popular for lounges, study spaces, and community, South Ridge hosts the Substance-Free Wellness Community, while West Ridge’s third floor is dedicated to Honors Housing. South Ridge includes 14 singles, and West Ridge 16.
The Woods
100 – 500 Founders Drive
The Woods offers apartment-style housing for upper-class students in six buildings named after NC trees. Apartments for 4–6 students include full kitchens, common areas, and free laundry, with outdoor study and lounge spaces. Chestnut Hall houses the Bailey Welcome Center and a 24/7 fitness center. With full kitchens, no meal plan is required, though students may opt for a block plan.
Our Programs
Residence Life programming focuses on community building and facilitating new experiences for students through events planned and coordinated by the student Resident Assistant (RA) staff. We offer unique housing options through our special programs, including Residential Learning Communities and Rocky’s Pet Program, that allow students to select housing options that fit their lifestyle and academic interests.
The Honors Program Learning Community is currently open to all residential students who have been accepted into the University Honors Program. This Residential Learning Community (RLC) allows Honors students the opportunity to live near one another in the Ridges, including in a designated Honors block on the 3rd floor of West Ridge Hall. The Honors RLC will offer some extracurricular activities and social programming. For more information, please contact Dylan Lawing, Director of Residence Life at dlawing@unca.edu.
Population: First-year and Continuing students
Requirements: Must be an active member of the Honors Program and participate in RLC events
Co-curricular Partner: FYS 178.0H1 – 0H4 HONORS First-Year Seminars
Location: West Ridge Hall 3rd Floor
Goals: Live with or near other Honors Students. Develop study groups and support networks in-hall, and enjoy Honors programming and social events
The Rocky Pet Program allows students to register to bring a pet to live with them on campus! Located on the 2nd floor breezeway of Governors Hall, approved students and their pets will live in single occupancy rooms. Approved pets are cats and dogs, and certain restrictions apply.
How to Apply
Please complete the Pet Registration Request Form, located in the Forms and Agreements section of the Housing Portal within OnePort. Registration and a non-refundable fee of $250 (due at the time of registration) must be completed by July 1.
Details
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- Students with an approved pet will reside on the 2nd-floor breezeway in Governors Hall in single rooms.
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- Only 1 pet per suite is allowed.
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- Pets will only be allowed in the designated suite
Requirements
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- Allowed pets are cats and dogs, at least 1 year in age, and not to exceed 40 lbs. fully grown. Certain dog restrictions do apply.
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- Pets must be fully vaccinated and dogs must be treated for fleas and ticks prior to arriving on campus.
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- Pets must be spayed/neutered.
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- Pets will be required to wear both rabies vaccination tags and a UNC Asheville Pet tag (to be given to you when you check into your residence hall).
For complete rules and regulation information on The Rocky Pet Program, please review the pet policy terms and conditions
Please note: This is a separate process from emotional support or service animals. The request process for assistance animals is still through the Office of Accessibility. Please see the service animal and emotional support animal pages for more information.
Take a Virtual Tour
Take a Virtual Tour
Can’t make it to campus? Take our self-guided virtual tour and explore UNC Asheville’s campus and residence halls.
Contact Us
| Housing and Residence Life |
| Governors Hall One University Heights, CPO 9000 Asheville, NC 28804 |
| Office Hours: Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. |
| Email: reslife@unca.edu |
| Phone: 828.251.6700 |
| Instagram: @unca_hrl |
Make Your Home at UNC Asheville
Apply through your Housing Portal in OnePort.