Residence Halls

Avery is home to women of all classes. It is conveniently a few steps from the Cannon Student Center and the MacDonald Dining Hall. Floors are designated per class and there is also a Freshman Honors Hall. Bathrooms are located on each hall.

Avery Residence Life Staff

Resident Director:Genay Miller

Resident Assistants: Samantha Miller 108, Samantha Faulkner 229, Kayla Frazier 308, Katie Gesell 331, Persephanie McRae 408, Randi Sowards 431

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Baldwin is a Pet-Friendly residence with respective floors for both men and women.

Baldwin Residence Life Staff

Baldwin Resident Assistant: Olivia Cahoon 106


Bentley is Lees-McRae College’s first “Pet-Friendly” residence hall. Students may apply to live here after being on campus one semester and upon completion of the pet friendly application.

Bentley Residence Life Staff

Back Campus Resident Director:  Lindsey Bush

Bentley Resident Assistant: Moriah Brown 101


Cannon Cottage is the housing for Honors Students who desire to live in that community. Women occupy the first floor while men occupy the second floor.

Cannon Honors Cottage Residence Life Staff

Resident Assistant: Zac Felpel 102


Hemlock Village - Student Housing at Lees-McRae College, Banner Elk, NC.

Hemlock Village features suites comprised of a common living area accompanied by four single bedrooms. Each suite has a covered deck that overlooks the Elk River. Upper class men and women can apply with suitemates (of the same sex)to pursue this housing option. Additional fees do apply.

Hemlock Village Residence Life Staff

The Villages Resident Assistant: Will Lopez 204


McMillan is housing for sophomore, junior, and senior men and women.

McMillan Residence Life Staff

Resident Assistants: Schuyler Carson 112, Jason Els 208


Tate houses men who are sophomores or higher. Community bathrooms, hallways, and the lobby were newly renovated in the Summer of 2011. The “Men of Tate” enjoy the centrality of this residence on campus with quick access to classes, the dining hall, and the student center. Many enjoy playing ultimate Frisbee on the spacious Tate Lawn.

Tate Residence Life Staff

Tate Resident Director: Devan Mackey

Tate Resident Assistants: Peter Sauls 100, Rick Carpenter 208, Allen Jones 310, Peter Gau 407


Tennessee houses Freshmen men. Located on the LMC Historic Hill, views of Beech Mountain and all of the central campus are enjoyed year-round. Each dorm has baths in the hall with some private baths available.

Tennessee Residence Life Staff

Tennessee Resident Director: Nolan McDaniel

Tennessee Resident Assistants: Young Jeon 113, Josh Jones 211, Christopher Esposito 317

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Virginia houses Freshmen men. Located on the LMC Historic Hill, views of Beech Mountain and all of the central campus are enjoyed year-round. Each dorm has baths in the hall with some private baths available.

Virginia Residence Life Staff

Virginia Resident Director: Ryan Giese

Virginia Resident Assistants: Tyler Lucas 204, Hang Lak Choi 211, Dubois Hines 316


Additional Campus Housing

Student Houses and Apartments are a brand new addition to Residence Life at Lees-McRae College. Located throughout the campus, each house has the capacity to hold 4-7 upperclass students. The Apartments house 2 students each and are conveniently located across from the Student Recreational Complex. Additional fees do apply for these housing options.

Apartment Resident Assistant: Jamara Cook Apt.1

Houses Resident Director: Cassie Messer

Houses Resident Assistants: Emily Hopper 168, Juan Urbina, 262, Holly Knowles 262


Laundry Facilities

Each Residence Hall has laundry facilities that are operated by pre-loaded laundry cards. These cards can be purchased as well as have money put on them through vending machines located in the Cannon Student Center.


Visitation

Visiting Hours for each Residence Hall are clearly posted. For all Freshman Dorms and Halls, visiting hours are Sunday through Thursday 12:00 PM to 12:00 midnight, Friday and Saturday 12:00 PM to 1:00 AM. For all upper class dorms and halls, visiting hours are open 24-hours, this is a visitation policy, not a cohabitation policy. Guests of the opposite sex are not allowed to spend the night.


Housing Policy

Additional information regarding the housing policy may be found in the student handbook, section 2.3.4.

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