Current Students
Residence Life
Welcome to Shenandoah University as a member of our residential community. The mission of Residence Life is to provide the most exciting, efficient, educational, student-centered residential experience that we can provide.
We offer residential living communities to enhance the intellectual climate and provide nurturing and inclusive environments that facilitate engaged student learning and citizenry.
Aside from the obvious advantage of access and convenience, living on campus is a great way to meet people and make life-long friends that transforms your out of classroom time into a much richer and deeper experience! Residential living provides greater opportunities to interact with professors outside of the classroom, be actively involved in clubs and organizations, attend performances by our conservatory students and support our Hornets at athletic competitions. Studies also show that students who live on campus for their first two years of their undergraduate education have a higher graduation rate! This is why we require all students to live on campus their freshman and sophomore years; all housing contracts are binding for a full academic year.
We invite you to become engaged in our campus community and remember that at Shenandoah University, "You Can!" We are excited in having you live in our community and enrich it with your intellect, leadership, civility, dedication and perseverance.
- Don Appiarius, Director of Residence Life
Mission
We encourage students to be successful and responsible citizens by creatingan atmosphere that promotes learning, respectful dialogue, physical comfort and safety.
Vision
To become the most exciting, efficient, educational, student-centered residence life program that has ever been!
Values:
- Caring - We serve students with compassion and sensitivity, using non-judgement listening and sincere dialogue.
- Community - We work to build a university family that promotes interaction, understanding and collaboration.
- Continual Learning - We gain wisdom by asking and listening, watching and reflecting, and using our knowledge effectively.
- Fairness - We interact with all individuals in an open and impartial manner.
- Humor - We enjoy life by balancing hard work with fun and by trying to laugh everyday.
- Integrity - We honestly adhere to our personal and societal values, which are reflected not only in our words but also in our actions.
- Respect - We welcome all people, valuing their freedom and right to make decisions about their own lives, unless they conflict with SU community expectations.
- Responsibility - We seek excellence in the performance of all aspects of our jobs by holding ourselves accountable and accepting the consequences of our actions.
Residence Halls
Funkhouser Hall
Funkhouser Hall is named in honor of Elmer N. Funkhouser who has been closely associated with the University in many capacities since 1916. Funkhouser construction was completed in 1962 and remodeled in 1976. It has 48 double occupancy rooms. Funkhouser is coed with females on the second floor and males on the third floor, and is connected Gore Hall. Funkhouser features two community shower rooms and toilet rooms on each hallway. The laundry room is located in the basement of the Gore hall.
Shopping Tips:
Fitted twin extra-long sheets will fit
Gore Hall
Gore Hall is named in honor of Marvin E. Gore, a former member of the Board of Trustees. Gore was constructed in 1984. Gore houses 60 residents, both male and female. Two rooms are equipped for students with special needs. The laundry room is located in the basement.
Each Room Has:
- Two single beds with mattresses and mattress covers, all bunk-able
- Two desks
- Two desk chairs
- Two closets
- Two chests
- Mini-blinds
- Florescent lighting
- Telephone and Cable TV jacks
- Air conditioning
- Wall to wall carpeting
- Sink and mirror
- Suite bathroom
Shopping Tips:
Fitted twin extra-long sheets will fit.
Room dimensions are approximately 18' by 10'. Windows are 3' by 5'. Ceiling height is 9'.
Racey Hall
Racey Hall is named in honor of Dr. Forrest Racey, who was president when Shenandoah moved from Dayton, VA to Winchester in 1960. Racey Hall was constructed in 1960 and holds 128 residents. Racey is coed and houses primarily first-year students.
Each hallway has two community showers and bathroom facilities. Large lounges are located on the second and third floors and are available to all residents. The laundry room is located on the first floor.
- Two single beds with mattresses and mattress covers
- Two desks
- Two desk chairs
- Two large closets
- Carpet floors
- Mini-blinds
- Florescent lighting
- Shelving over desks
- Mirror
- Telephone and Cable TV jacks
- Air conditioning
Shopping Tips:
Fitted twin extra-long sheets will fit.
Room dimensions are approximately 10'8" by 16". Windows are 4'6" by 4'9". Ceiling height is 9'.
University Inn
The University Inn provides the university with an additional 104 rooms and 2 handicap rooms to house students.
Each room has:
- Two single beds with mattresses and mattress covers, all bunkable
- Two desk chairs
- Two desks
- Wall to wall carpeting
- Two wardrobes with top storage
- Two chests of drawers
- Sink, Mirror, and private bathroom with tub
- Miniblinds
- Florescent lighting
- Telephone and Cable TV jacks
- Air conditioning
- Computer jacks with World-wide accessibility
Edwards Residential Village
Edwards Residential Village is named in honor of H. Robert Edwards for his many years of service as a trustee and his support of Shenandoah University. Mr. Edwards served as a trustee from 1974-2002 and is currently a trustee emeritus.
Located near campus, across the street from Halpin-Harrison Hall, the Harry F. Byrd Jr. School of Business. The Edwards Residential Village, formally know as the Quality Inn, is the perfect solution for those residential students looking for a transitional, off-campus living community experience. All 100 rooms offer private, external access from the parking lot. Single and double rooms are available at the Edwards Residential Village. First refusal is given to juniors, seniors and graduate students.
Each room has:
- Premium space located adjacent to campus
- Campus meal plan
- Single and double rooms
- Desks with chairs
- In-suite bathrooms
- Private access through exterior hallways
- Laundry rooms accessible through courtyard
- Courtyard for outdoor events
- Meeting rooms
- Parking
- Close to shopping mall, restaurants, gas stations
- Cable available in rooms
- Work-out space
- Easy access to Rt. 81 and downtown Winchester
Shopping Tips:
Fitted twin extra-long sheets will fit.
Students are required to clean their own rooms including bathrooms and are responsible for providing their own toiletries.
Romine Living Center
Romine Living Center is named in honor of George L. Romine for his service as a longtime trustee and his support of Shenandoah University. Mr. Romine served as a trustee from 1975-1996 and is currently a trustee of emeritus.
A premier living space, the Romine Living Center is an honors hall, perfect for students who want to combine serious study with independent, comfortable living.
Fifty high-end, single-residence space are available. While space is targeted for upperclassmen and graduate students, it will provide an attractive option for second-year students looking for a supportive community of scholars.
Each room has:
- Premium space with single, carpeted bedrooms
- Quiet-study and honors hall
- Covenant-living agreement
- Desks in rooms
- In-suit bathrooms with generous counter space
- Interior hallways
- Laundry rooms
- Large meeting rooms
- Study nooks for group projects
- Close to shopping mall, resaurants, gas stations
- Cable available in rooms
- Campus meal plan
- Located at the Route 50 entrance to Shentel Stadium
- Easy access to R. 81 and downtown Winchester
Shopping Tips:
Fitted standard queen sheets will fit.
Contact Residence Life
Shenandoah University Residence Life Staff
Don Appiarius, Director of Residence Life
Cooley Hall, Room 215
Phone: (540) 545-7399
E-mail: dappiari@su.edu
Katie Aimone, Area Coordinator
(Resident Director for Racey, Funkhouse, and Gore Halls)
Colley Hall, Room 213
Phone: (540) 545-7339
E-mail: kaimone@su.edu
Sherri Snyder, Housing Coordinator
(Resident Director for Edwards Residential Village)
Cooley Hall, Room 214
Phone: (540) 665-4611
E-mail: ssnyder2@su.edu
Kimberly Wood, Community Director for Romine Living Center
E-mail: kwood3@su.edu
Rebecca Wilson, Resident Director for University Inn
E-mail: rwilson@su.edu
Alexis Benson, Resident Director for Parker Hall
E-mail: abenson@su.edu