First Year Housing and Dining

Welcome to Campus

Can you believe it’s already time to talk about starting your college life at Transylvania? Move-In Day will be here before you know it. Below you will find all the housing and meal plan options, as well as pricing. We can’t wait to have you on campus!

Dalton-Voigt Residence Hall

Dalton-Voigt signals a new vision of campus living and learning. The centerpiece of each floor of this four-story building is a common study space where you can collaborate with your peers outside the classroom.

Each two-person room includes beds, dressers, closets, desks, chairs, sinks and a bathroom you will share with the room next door. Kitchen and laundry facilities are also available.

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Kincaid Residence Hall

Kincaid is one of our two newest residence halls, with four floors of rooms, as well as beautiful common areas where you can study, hang out or watch the big game with friends.

Each two-person room includes beds, dressers, closets, desks, chairs, sinks and a bathroom you share with your roommate. Kitchen and laundry facilities are also available.

Poole Residence Center

Tucked between Thomas Field and Transy’s community garden, Poole Residence Center is surrounded by greenspace–an oasis in downtown Lexington. As our smallest first year community, you’re sure to make close connections with the people on your hall and in your building as a Poole resident.

Poole Residence Center provides suite-style living on the Fourth Street block of campus. Each unit shares a bathroom with the room next to it, and study lounges are available. Rooms have beds, desks, chairs, dressers, shelves and closets.

Transylvania Residence Hall Rates & Amenities 2021-2022 First-Year Housing

	Poole	Kincaid	Dalton-Voigt
Single Gender Floors			Single Gender Floors
Co-Educational Floors	Co-Educational Floors	Co-Educational Floors
Recreational Areas	Recreational Areas	Recreational Areas	Recreational Areas
Private or Suite Bathrooms	Private or Suite Bathrooms	Private or Suite Bathrooms	Private or Suite Bathrooms
Carpet		Carpet	Carpet
AC/Heat	AC/Heat	AC/Heat	AC/Heat
XL Twin Beds	XL Twin Beds	XL Twin Beds	XL Twin Beds
Desks & Chairs	Desks & Chairs	Desks & Chairs	Desks & Chairs
Closets & Wardrobes	Closets & Wardrobes	Closets & Wardrobes	Closets & Wardrobes
Vending Machines		Vending Machines	Vending Machines
Ice Machines	Ice Machines	Ice Machines	Ice Machines
Lounge with TV		Lounge with TV	Lounge with TV
Study Space	Study Space	Study Space	Study Space
ADA Accessible Rooms		ADA Accessible Rooms	ADA Accessible Rooms
Common Kitchen		Common Kitchen	Common Kitchen
Laundry Facilities	Laundry Facilities	Laundry Facilities	Laundry Facilities
Smoke-free Environments	Smoke-free Environments	Smoke-free Environments	Smoke-free Environments
Wireless Internet & Cable Included	Wireless Internet & Cable Included	Wireless Internet & Cable Included	Wireless Internet & Cable Included
	$6,260	$7,300	$7,300

Dining

Transylvania University partners with Bon Appétit Management Company, an award-winning industry pioneer whose mission is “food service for a sustainable future.” Bon Appétit offers delicious, nutritious and responsibly sourced meals as well as options for all needs and food sensitivities, including lines for gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan diets. View Bon Appétit’s website for their daily menu and subscribe to their menu mail. Also see how Transy dining is modifying its services to protect our community during COVID-19.

Meal Plans 2021-2022

You can choose from a variety of meal plans to meet your individual dining needs

Plan Meals	Dining Dollars	Cost
19 Meals/week	none	$5,150/year
14 Meals/week*	$200 Dining Dollars	$4,850/year
10 Meals/week	$350 Dining Dollars	$4,850/year
320 Meal Block	$150 Dining Dollars	$4,850/year
Commuter 40 meal block	$50 Dining Dollars	$625/block
Commuter 60 meal block	$50 Dining Dollars	$880/block

*Our most popular plan!
Learn more about our dining services!

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What to Bring

We’ve made the ultimate packing list, just for you!

Clothes

Seasonal gear
Interview/business outfit
Spirit Week outfits
Transy swag
Umbrella/rain coat
Belts

Your Room

Extra Long Twin Bedding
Pillows
Mattress Pad
Desk Lamp
Hangers
Laundry Supplies and quarters for laundry
Basic Cleaning Supplies
Full length mirror
Small Vacuum or broom
Storage containers
Decorations (rugs/posters etc)

School supplies

Highlighters
Folders
Notebooks
Index cards
Post-it notes
Weekly planner
Stapler
Tape
Pens, pencils
Permanent markers
Loose-leaf paper
Calculator
Bag or Backpack

Random items:

Tacks/small nails depending on your building
Microwave (max 700 watts)
Mini Fridge (max 3.2 cubic ft)
Chip Clips
Can Opener
Travel Mug/Reusable Water Bottle
Dish Soap/Sponge
Coffee Maker with automatic shut off
IDs
Bank Cards
Crimson Cup event clothing
Board games or card games
Dishes/cookware/utensils

The essentials:

Toothbrush, toothpaste and floss
First Aid Kit
Prescriptions and OTC medications
Sunscreen
Tissues
Q-Tips/Cotton balls
Hair products
Nail clippers
Shower curtain
Shower caddy and shower supplies
Shower shoes
Towels/Towel wrap/robe
Deodorant
Hair Dryer

Electronics

TV Cables
Chargers for all devices
Laptop computer
Laptop Bag
TV

What not to bring

Toasters, indoor grills, anything with an exposed heating element, candles, hot plates, space heaters and toaster ovens
Your entire wardrobe
A printer — almost every building has one
Animals — except fish in a 5 gallon or less tank & Emotional Support Animals registered through our Disability services office
Extra Furniture — may students bunk their beds to make room for additional furniture, but all the
furniture in the room must stay in the room
Duplicates of what your roommate is bringing — communicate beforehand so you don’t end up with 2 of everything
Command Strips — it peels paint and ruins drywall
Prohibited items listen in the student handbook (ex: fireworks, alcoholic beverages, knives etc)