Since most new students share common questions, expectations and goals related to university life, the Housing & Residence Life staff makes a special effort to house new students together by room and floor. On each freshman floor, an upperclassman Resident Assistant (RA) and one to three Freshman Advisors (FRADs) are available to answer questions and assist new students in any way. These upperclassmen are well-trained and familiar with campus resources. Most new students are assigned to one of the residence halls described below. Additional information (including room dimensions) about each specific building can be found by clicking on the name of the building below.
Blackwell - This residence hall accommodates both freshman men and women on separate floors within each building. Visitation regulations are the same as other residence halls and the staff in these buildings are especially trained to offer social and educational activities that encourage wholesome interaction between men and women. Desks, desk chairs, dressers, beds, and a microfridge are provided in each room. Community bathrooms provide private shower facilities and dressing areas.
Chiles - This residence hall accommodates both freshman men and women on separate floors within each building. Visitation regulations are the same as other residence halls and the staff in these buildings are especially trained to offer social and educational activities that encourage wholesome interaction between men and women. Desks, desk chairs, dressers, beds, and a microfridge are provided in each room. Community bathrooms provide private shower facilities and dressing areas.
Haynsworth - This residence hall accommodates both freshman men and upperclassman men on separate floors within the building. The rooms are furnished with desks, desk chairs, dressers, beds, and a microfridge. The rooms are arranged in suites of two double rooms joined by a bathroom. The bathroom is equipped with a tub/shower combination.
Judson - This residence hall accommodates both freshman and upperclassman men and women on separate floors within the building. Visitation regulations are the same as other residence halls and the staff in these buildings are especially trained to offer social and educational activities that encourage wholesome interaction between men and women. Desks, desk chairs, dressers, beds, and a microfridge are provided in each room. The rooms are arranged in suites of two double rooms joined by a bathroom. The bathroom is equipped with a tub/shower combination.
McGlothlin - This residence hall accommodates freshman men and women. Visitation regulations are the same as other residence halls and the staff in these buildings are especially trained to offer social and educational activities that encourage wholesome interaction between men and women. Desks, desk chairs, dressers, beds, and a microfridge are provided as separate, moveable items. Each room has a sink and medicine cabinet, and each hall has a community bathroom, which provides private shower facilities and dressing areas. In addition to the basic furniture, this residence hall is provided with additional furniture (two lofts, one settee, and carpet per room) for an additional cost.These additional amenities are NOT optional for students who live in McGlothlin.
Poteat - This residence hall accommodates both freshman men and women on separate floors within each building. Visitation regulations are the same as other residence halls and the staff in these buildings are especially trained to offer social and educational activities that encourage wholesome interaction between men and women. Desks, desk chairs, dressers, beds, and a microfridge are provided in each room. Community bathrooms provide private shower facilities and dressing areas.
Ramsay - This residence hall accommodates freshman women within the building. The rooms are furnished with beds, walnut-finished double dressers with attached mirrors, desks with attached bookshelves, desk chairs and a microfridge. The rooms are arranged in suites of two double rooms joined by a bathroom. The bathroom is equipped with a tub/shower combination.
Townes - This residence hall accommodates freshman men and women on separate floors within the building. Visitation regulations are the same as other residence halls and the staff in these buildings are especially trained to offer social and educational activities that encourage wholesome interaction between men and women. Desks, desk chairs, dressers, beds, and a microfridge are provided in each room. The rooms are arranged in suites of two double rooms joined by a bathroom. The bathroom is equipped with a tub/shower combination.
Blackwell Hall (built in 1967) (refurbished in 2006) (next scheduled refurbishment in 2014)
Blackwell is named for the 8th Furman president who took office on February 1, 1965, Gordon Williams Blackwell. He graduated from Furman and went on to receive a Masters from UNC and a Masters and Ph.D. from Harvard. Dr. Blackwell taught at Furman, UNC and was president of Florida State before being recruited back to his alma mater. While he was president, the Watkins Student Center (now University Center), Daniel Music Building, science building and the PAC were all built. The bell tower replication was placed at the lake and the three term academic calendar was established.
1 set of bunk beds (extra-long twin mattress - 36" x 80")
2 built-in desks
2 desk chairs (available upon request)
1 built in dresser with mirror (6 drawers per student)
2 closets Venetian blinds
Air-conditioning
Because of room design, lofts CANNOT be used in this building
Built in furnishings provide extra storage space
There is storage over closet area.
Each desk has three drawers, three shelves over the desk, plus storage above shelves
Each room is equipped with a desk light, a light over the dresser mirror, and an overhead light
Volleyball and basketball courts, and large playing field located on west side of Hall
Large open-air balcony located at middle of each floor
Each room is equipped with a Mircrofridge (combination refrigerator/freezer/microwave unit)
Chiles Hall (built in 1968) (refurbished in 2006) (next scheduled refurbishment in 2014)
Marguerite Chiles started as a student at Furman in 1936 and retired from the Vice President for Student Affairs in 1980. During her time at Furman, she lived in the residence halls at the Women's College, was responsible for planning all student activities outside the classroom, advised student organizations and worked on the traditional campus events with the students. As she moved up the administrative ladder to serve as dean of women, assistant vice president for student affairs and then vice president, Miss Chiles made a commitment to remain close to the students and did just that! She is honored for her commitment to the students and unwavering concern for the campus community.
There is a hall bath equipped with private showers and dressing areas. A smaller bathroom on each hall has a tub. Shelves are provided for storage of toiletries in some of the bathrooms.
Closets in the double rooms have an adjustable shelving, drawer and hanging rod system
Kitchenette on each hall is equipped with full-size refrigerator, range, microwave, ironing boards, sink, and storage cabinets.
Beds are extra-long twins, which may be bunked
Venetian blinds
Air conditioning
Each room is equipped with a Mircrofridge (combination refrigerator/freezer/microwave unit)
Haynsworth Hall (built in 1961) (refurbished in 2001) (next scheduled refurbishment in 2011)
Harry John Haynsworth was a treasurer and board of trustee member for Furman from 1895 to 1941. He served on the board committee to inquire about separate boards for Greenville Female College and Furman and later was involved in board decisions related to the Women's College becoming part of Furman. In addition, in 1913 he recommended that intercollegiate football be restored as long as the students made sure no hazing occurred.
1 double dresser with mirror (5 drawers per student)
Closets in the double rooms have two full-length shelves
Kitchenette on each hall is equipped with full-size refrigerator, range, microwave, ironing boards, sink, and storage cabinets
Overhead lights in closet and room, vanity light is above bath mirror
Venetian blinds
Air conditioning
Each room is equipped with a Mircrofridge (combination refrigerator/freezer/microwave unit)
Judson Hall (built in 1961) (refurbished in 2002) (next scheduled refurbishment in 2012)
The name "Judson" honors two of the Female College's most distinguished educators. Charles Judson was the second professor (James Clement Furman was the first) hired by Furman's trustees when the school moved from Winnsboro to Greenville in 1851. He was a Connecticut native, a graduate of the University of Virginia, and a wealthy Baptist layman. He soon became treasurer of Furman, and in 1863 became president of the Female College because Furman closed during the Civil War. He added a fourth year to the college's three year curriculum, required the study of a foreign language for graduation, and changed public oral examinations to private written ones. After Furman reopened in 1866, he divided his time between the two colleges (the women's school enrolled far more students than did the men's) before he leased it in the 1870s to Alexander Townes.
His most significant contribution, perhaps, was persuading his sister, Mary, to come to the college in 1874. She was Lady Principal until 1912, teaching astronomy, botany, English, art, French and gymnastics, among other subjects. She brought a commitment to women's equal education and faith in the potential of her students as well as a New England morality to the school.
Closets in the double rooms have two full-length shelves
Kitchenette on each hall is equipped with full-size refrigerator, range, microwave, ironing boards, sink, and storage cabinets
Overhead lights in closet and room, vanity light is above bath mirror
Venetian blinds
Air conditioning
Each room is equipped with a Mircrofridge (combination refrigerator/freezer/microwave unit)
McGlothlin Hall (built in 1958) (refurbished in 2005) (next scheduled refurbishment in 2013)
William Joseph McGlothlin was Furman president from 1919 to 1933. McGlothlin was interested in moving the campus out of town so it could grow however received hostility. Hence, he purchased lots of land and the campus grew where it was originally located. In 1924, Furman achieved accreditation with the Southern Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools for the first time. There was a major expansion of athletics and the women's college become a part of Furman for financial reasons. President McGlothlin died after a car crash while on his way to the Baptist convention.
2 desks with three pedestal drawers (16" wide) and a full kneespace drawer (24" wide)
2 desk chairs - two-position frame
2 dressers with three drawers
Settee (two-person couch)
Carpeted floor
1 lavatory sink with medicine cabinet
2 walk-in closets
Venetian blinds
Air-conditioning
Overhead light
Each room is equipped with a Mircrofridge (combination refrigerator/freezer/microwave unit)
McGlothlin provides upgraded furniture for an additional cost - this includes carpet, lofts, and a couch. These additional amenities are NOT optional.
Poteat Hall (built in 1958) (refurbished in 2007) (next scheduled renovation in 2015)
Poteat is named for Edwin McNeill Poteat who was Furman's president from 1903 to 1918. Before coming to Furman, Poteat was a pastor. He established the Bachelor of Science degree and separated biology and chemistry into two departments. Poteat was very supportive of student societies and clubs. Quaternion, leadership society was founded during Poteat's tenure. The Hornet, weekly newspaper, was established and intercollegiate athletics were revived. In addition to working closely with the students, Poteat also established a strong and dedicated faculty.
Large open-air porch located at the end of each building
Study rooms located on ground floor of Geer and Poteat Halls
Each room is equipped with a Mircrofridge (combination refrigerator/freezer/microwave unit)
Ramsay Hall (built in 1961) (refurbished in 2008) (next scheduled refurbishment in 2016)
David Ramsay was a Baptist minister and pastor of Citadel Square Baptist Church in Charleston who also served on Furman's Board of Trustees in the early years of the twentieth century. In 1912 he was named president of the Female College, which had separated four years earlier from Furman's control. Two years later he was responsible for changing the institution's name to the Greenville Woman's College. As president he brought the college to the brink of accreditation, increasing the quality and quantity of its faculty, students, and curriculum; he built a Fine Arts Center, gymnasium, and dormitory; he expanded the library, and he greatly liberalized regulations. He resigned in 1929.
1 double dresser with mirror (5 drawers per student)
Closets in the double rooms have two full-length shelves
Kitchenette on each hall is equipped with full-size refrigerator, range, microwave, ironing boards, sink, and storage cabinets
Overhead lights in closet and room, vanity light is above bath mirror
Venetian blinds
Air conditioning
Each room is equipped with a Mircrofridge (combination refrigerator/freezer/microwave unit)
Townes Hall (built in 1961) (refurbished in 2004) (next scheduled refurbishment in 2010)
Alexander Townes was a Greenville native who graduated from Furman just before the Civil War. (He served in the Confederate army and it was he who announced Lee's surrender at Appomattox to the city in April 1865!) After the war, he studied at the University of Heidlelburg in Germany. In 1878, Charles Judson, the President of the Greenville Female College, chose him as his successor when he returned to full-time teaching at Furman. Townes built a struggling little college with the help of Mary Judson, Charles' sister, who became his "Lady Principal." He kept the college going in spite of major financial problems, and managed to build the first of four wings to the central building. He resigned in 1894 after disagreements with the trustees.
