![Residence Halls](/housing/images/hero/hero-southwest-roommates-wku.jpg)
Residence Halls
Residence Halls
*Hall demographics are subject to change based on demand.
- Community Style Hall: Students on a residence hall floor share a common bathroom. All bathrooms have private,
locking stalls and are cleaned by university staff daily. These halls typically have
high engagement and are an excellent space for students to make connections with other
students.
- Hotel Style Hall: Each room has a private bathroom shared with a roommate. Students are responsible
for cleaning their own bathrooms.
- Pod Style Hall: Residential units include 2-bed suites. Each pod is comprised of approximately 25
students who share a large community living space, two community restrooms, and two
private restrooms. All bathrooms have private, locking stalls and are cleaned by university
staff daily. Academic Living Learning Communities are typically housed in pod style halls.
- Suite Style Hall: Two rooms are connected by a "Jack and Jill" style bathroom. Students are responsible
for cleaning their own bathrooms.
- Extended Living: All residence halls close for Thanksgiving break, winter break, and spring break, except for the designated extended living residence halls. Students who live in extended
living halls must opt-in to winter break housing to remain on campus during any portion
of that period, and a $450 housing charge will be assessed to their student account.
- Living Learning Communities: Students with similar academic or social interests live together on a residence hall floor and participate in activities tailored to their specific majors or interests. Students must apply for an LLC on their housing application. Learn More
The WKU First Year Village is located on the south end of campus, where focused first-year programming takes place and is home to most Living Learning Communities. These halls utilize space in a way that enables deep faculty and peer engagement around important ideas that connect directly to student success and learning.
Outdoor Area
A large, park-like green space is located in the middle of the First Year Village.
Dining
The First Year Village includes the Pit Stop Convenience Store, the Den by Denny's, and two new dining locations, Java City and The Spread. Einstein's Bros. is also located nearby in Jody Richards Hall.
Health & Wellness
The Preston Health and Activities Center and WKU Health Services are located nearby.
![Douglas Keen Hall](/housing/images/cards/card-keen.jpg)
Available to all students.
![Hugh Poland Hall](/housing/images/cards/card-poland.jpg)
Available to all students.
![Meredith Hall](/housing/images/cards/card-meredith.jpg)
Available to upperclassmen students (sophomore+) and first year students assigned to an LLC in this hall.
![Normal Hall](/housing/images/cards/card-normal-1.jpg)
Available to first-year students in an academic Living Learning Community.
![Pearce Ford Tower](/housing/images/cards/card-pft.jpg)
Available to all students. Double occupancy and private room options available. Learn More
![Regents Hall](/housing/images/cards/card-regents-front.jpg)
Available to first-year students in an academic Living Learning Community.
![Zacharias Hall](/housing/images/cards/card-zacharias.jpg)
Available to upperclassmen students (sophomore+).
The Valley is located on the west side of campus, featuring a quad-like green space with mature trees, surrounded by Gilbert, Hilltopper, McCormack, and Rodes Harlin Halls.
![Gilbert Hall](/housing/images/cards/card-gilbert.jpg)
Available to upperclassmen students (sophomore+).
![Hilltopper Hall](/housing/images/cards/card-hilltopper.jpg)
![McCormack](/housing/images/cards/card-mccormack.jpg)
Available to upperclassmen students (sophomore+)
![Rodes Harlin Hall](/housing/images/cards/card-rodes.jpg)
Available to upperclassmen students (sophomore+)
Centennial Village is located in the center of campus surrounding Centennial Mall. The halls house mainly upperclassmen students.
Outdoor Area
A large green space is located behind Northeast Hall, and the Downing Student Union courtyard is lined with cherry trees, which are a favorite sight in the spring and the perfect outdoor study or recreation spot.
Dining
The Centennial Village is near the Downing Student Union, which includes Burrito Bowl, Chick-Fil-A, the Fresh Food Company, Papa John's Pizza, RedZone, Starbucks, and Steak 'N Shake.
Subway and the P.O.D. Market are located inside Bates Runner Hall.
![Bates Runner Hall](/housing/images/cards/card-bates.jpg)
Available to upperclassmen students (sophomore+).
![McLean Hall](/housing/images/cards/card-mclean.jpg)
![Minton Hall](/housing/images/cards/card-minton.jpg)
Available to students in the Mahurin Honors College, Chinese Flagship, and ISEC Academy LLCs.
![Northeast Hall](/housing/images/cards/card-northeast.jpg)
Available to upperclassmen students (sophomore+).
![Southwest Hall](/housing/images/cards/card-southwest.jpg)
Available to upperclassmen students (sophomore+) in the Mahurin Honors College.