Bell Tower Housing (31) is located along the lake near the Bell Tower (30).  All four buildings are a part of Engaged Living's Greenbelt program. This residential learning community is for upperclass residents who are interested learning about and living an environmentally sustainable life. All residents must apply to live in the community each year and agree to be active in the community.

- Applications available by January 31, 2010.

- COMPLETE Applications due on Tuesday, February 16th by 11:59pm. All applicants should answer the short answer questions in detail and with complete sentences, etc. EACH roommate must complete the application individually.

- Housing and Residence Life makes Greenbelt acceptance/placement decisions by Monday, February 22, 2010 and notifies applicants.

- Students accept and return contract to Housing and Residence Life by Tuesday, March 2nd at 5pm.

- Housing and Residence Life has NOT put gender assignments on any of the four buildings by the lake yet for the 2010-2011 academic year. These will be determined as the assignments are made. Each building will be male OR female, not mixed.

- Those who want to float in any of these four buildings must also apply. Please mention that you want to float somewhere in the application.

- Applicants that are considering study away should contact Kimberly Dressler, Coordinator for Engaged Living, before applying.

I acknowledge that by applying to live in Engaged Living's Greenbelt Learning Community, I agree to the commitments below and recognize that not adhering to them could result in my removal from the community and relocation to another area of campus housing.

-I am a rising second-year, third-year or fourth-year student.

- I have a 2.0 or higher GPA. 

-I will remain in good judicial standing with the university.

-I will live an environmentally friendly lifestyle.

-I will monitor my energy consumption in an effort to reduce it and will recycle.

-I will attend Greenbelt community events at least twice a semester. As well as monthly community meetings (as applicable).


-I will actively participate in a learning community that values the mission of the Engaged Living Program: "To create and nurture sustainable residential communities that promote student success, support Furman's academic mission through contributions to borderless learning, and foster intentional engagement among students, faculty and staff while intertwining the greater ideals of a global society to enrich the whole person."

Applications are being accepted until February 16, 2010.

Each building has its own name and accommodates a different number of students.  For specific details and floorplans, use the links below:
(Porches were added to all buildings in 2007. The interiors of each building were refurbished in 2008. New pictures are coming soon!)

 Greenbelt: Cabin

The Cabin houses eight upperclass students and is located in Bell Tower Housing along the lake. There are four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, laundry room, and kitchen. The furniture in the pictures below is provided. Residents have their own parking lot in front of the Cabin.  See the Cabin's floorplan.

 Greenbelt: Hut

The Hut houses four upperclass students and is located in Bell Tower Housing along the lake. There are two bedrooms, two bathrooms, laundry room, a living room, and kitchen. Residents have their own parking lot in front of the Hut. The building is also equipped to meet ADA standards.  See the Hut's floorplan.

Greenbelt: Shack

The Shack houses two upperclass students and is located in Bell Tower Housing along the lake. There is one large bedroom, one bathroom, a living room, kitchen, and laundry room. Residents have their own parking lot in front of the Shack.  See the Shack's floorplan.

The Cottage houses eight upperclass students and is located in Bell Tower Housing along the lake. There are four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a living room, laundry room, and kitchen. Residents have their own parking lot in front of the Cabin.  See the Cottage's floorplan.