The Ridges
South Ridge & West Ridge Halls
300 – 400 Ridge Hall Drive
Asheville, NC 28804
Nestled in the cozy corner of campus are South Ridge and West Ridge residence halls, commonly referred to as The Ridges. They are situated in a wooded area with a landscaped courtyard adjacent to the Botanical Gardens at Asheville. The Ridges house a total of 220 residents in traditional residence hall rooms with jack-and-jill style bathrooms. Students select The Ridges for its variety of lounge and study spaces, scenic environment, and close-knit community. South Ridge is our Substance-Free Wellness Community Residence Hall. Students who live in South Ridge are required to sign a substance-free agreement. The West Ridge 3rd floor is home to our Honors Housing for incoming First-Year students. There are 14 single-room options in South Ridge and 16 single-room options in West Ridge.
Amenities
- Outdoor animal exercise area
- Outdoor animal washing station
- One microwave-refrigerator per room
- Carpeted rooms
- Laundry room
- Community kitchen
- TV lounge
- Vending Area
- High-speed Internet
- Several study lounges
- Parking deck
Approximate Dimensions
- Double Room: 13′ x 15′
- Double Window: 6′ x 5′
- Single Window: 4′ x 5′
Floor Plan
Furniture Dimensions
Dresser
- Height: 30″
- Width: 30″
- Depth: 24″
Desk
- Height: 30″
- Width: 32″
- Depth: 24″
Bed
- Height (lofted*): 5′ *from bottom of mattress to the floor. Height can be lowered
- Mattress Length: 80″
- Mattress Width: 36″
The closets in South Ridge and West Ridge Halls are 5.5′ high and 40″ wide with a rod for hanging clothes and a shelf with 29″ of space for storage above the hanging rod.
Take a 360 Virtual Tour
Follow a current student as she gives a tour of her South Ridge residence and talks about what it’s like to live there. Click on the video and drag your mouse for a 360-degree view of the room.