South Hall

South Hall is recommended for first year, returning, and transfer students.

The Ridge Neighborhood

Spacious suites with a variety of unique social spaces provide community opportunities for the 348 UNC Bears at South Hall. Located next to the Holmes Dining Hall, South Hall is only a short bike-ride or walk to West Campus academic buildings.

South Hall and North Hall were built in 2008 and 2009 respectively, and are known as the 鈥渢win halls.鈥� Cozy nooks under circular windows and multiple kitchens and lounges provide students a state-of-the-art living experience on the UNC campus. South Hall is near the and ; the proximity of the Gear Shop, in Harrison Hall, provides convenient access to equipment check out for a Bear鈥檚 next Outdoor Pursuits adventure.

ALL Housing Options

South Hall

South Hall floorplan

Room Options

1,3, and 4-person Suites
Gender Inclusive
ADA Accessible Rooms Available, please see the Disability Resource Center for Housing Accommodations

South Hall Features

South Hall Amenities
- Bed and Mattresses
  
  Each room has an adjustable height Twin (regular) size bed for each resident. The bed has a dual firmness Twin (regular) mattress (firm or extra firm, depending on which side is up). The beds are approximately 80.5" long by 41" wide by 37" high.
  
  Some rooms in South Hall may have the beds bunked upon move-in to help students maximize the space. Residents can choose to bunk or un-bunk their bed.
  
  The bed is resident adjustable with three (3) settings. Beds are generally set to the middle height to accommodate both storage under the bed and ease of use
  
  Under-Bed Clearances
  
  Low Bed Setting/Bunked Bed
  
  Middle Bed Setting
  
  High Bed Setting
  
  11" Clearance from Floor to Bottom of Bed
  
  21" Clearance from Floor to Bottom of Bed
  
  31" Clearance from Floor to Bottom of Bed
- Desk and Chair
  
  Each room has a desk and a two-position desk chair for each resident. The desks are approximately 48" wide by 24" deep and 30" high.
- Clothes Storage
  
  Each room has a closet for each resident. Closet sizes vary by room. Each resident has an under-bed dresser that has 4 drawers and is 46" wide by 22" deep by 20" high.
- Other Storage
  
  The closets in each room should allow for storage of both clothing as well as other items such as boxes, books, athletics gear, etc. There is also limited shared storage in the bathroom. Each room has a bookcase.
- Flooring
  
  Rooms in South Hall are carpeted.
- Windows/Window Coverings
  
  Most rooms in South Hall have either double-hung windows or casement windows which can be opened by the residents. Most windows will have a fire-retardant drapery to help block out the light as needed.
- Sink/Vanity
  
  Rooms in South Hall have a full bathroom area.
- Appliances
  
  Rooms in South Hall do not come with a refrigerator or microwave. Residents should coordinate bringing these appliances with their roommate(s). Our What To Bring and Housing & Residential Education Handbook detail size and power limitations for microwaves and refrigerators. Please consider renting a combined microwave-refrigerator unit through the Residence Hall Association.