Residence Life

Reid front entry

Meta Glass with Student Commons Courtyard

Grammer front entry

Reid side profile

Dew front entry

Dew from the Dell

Randolph front entry

Manson front entry

Manson backside

Carson garden entry

Carson porch

As a residential college, we give students the opportunity to live and learn on our campus for all four years. With ten different traditional residence halls, homes and a modern apartment complex, there is something for everyone to make you feel at home.

Meta Glass

Meta Glass is home to the greatest number of students on campus and is traditionally a first-year residence hall. There are common kitchens on every floor, a laundry room in the basement and a newly renovated lounge. Students can easily access the book shop, post office and main dining hall from this building, all without ever having to go outside.

Grammer

Another first-year residence hall, Grammer features original hardwood floors in most rooms, dedicated men’s restrooms on two floors and a large basement common area with a kitchen. Situated on the hill between the upper and lower Quads, this building secures one of the most central locations on campus.

Dew

From double capacity rooms to quad suites, Dew is the place to be for views of the Dell or the Student Commons Courtyard. The basement level houses a laundry facility, pool table and the Resident Advisor On-Call office. Large windows and antique telephone booths are hallmarks of this building.

Reid

The beautiful architecture of this building includes towering columns, high ceilings and historical parlor rooms that work together to create Reid’s welcoming southern charm. The ground floor, known as the “Pit,” is the place to be for all things social and serves as one of the largest student gathering spaces within a residence hall.

Randolph

A sweeping staircase is the centerpiece of this building, alongside skyways connecting to Manson. Just outside, you’ll find some of Sweet Briar’s signature landmarks - the senior steps, junior bench and the infamous Rock and Hitching Post. Living in Randolph means you’re never far from the action.

Manson

This is the first residence hall you see when driving onto campus, and although it’s one of the smaller capacity buildings, it certainly makes a statement with a spacious common kitchen and loft area. Mostly comprised of suites, living in this building makes you feel tucked away in your own private community.

Carson

Currently designated for Honors students, this building has an upper level atrium across from the common kitchen, perfect for late night study sessions. Another small capacity building, Carson is perfect for creating even closer relationships with your peers.

Patteson House

Located a short walk down Elijah Road, this house provides a less structured living environment for upperclass students. It has a shared kitchen and laundry area, along with a large outdoor space surrounding the home.

House 5

Typically used for our non-traditional students and Masters program residents, this home is located on Faculty Row allows for more independent living. Eight single bedrooms means this house will make networking easy.

Green Village

These modern buildings boast 15 quad capacity apartments. Upperclass students who maintain a designated GPA will qualify for the option to select one of these residences during room selection in the spring semester.