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 2022-2023 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
	$6,650	$7,650	$7,650

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 2022-2023

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

Plan Meals	Dining Dollars	Cost
19 Meals/week	none	$5,410/year
14 Meals/week*	$200 Dining Dollars	$5,100/year
10 Meals/week	$350 Dining Dollars	$5,100/year
320 Meal Block	$150 Dining Dollars	$5,100/year
160 Meal Block		$2,550/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 (including shoes)
Interview/business outfits
Transy swag
Umbrella/rain coat
Belts

Your Room

Extra-long twin bedding
Pillows and comfort items
Mattress pad
Hangers
Laundry Supplies
Basic cleaning supplies
Small vacuum or broom
Storage containers
Decorations (rugs, posters, lamps, etc.)

School supplies

Highlighters
Folders
Notebooks
Index cards
Post-it notes
Planner or calendar
Desk organizer
Pens, pencils and paper
Dry erase markers
Calculator
Bag or Backpack

Random items:

Tacks/small nails (depending on your building)
Microwave (max 700 watts)
Mini fridge (max 4 cubic ft.)
Travel mug/reusable water bottle
Dish soap/sponge
Coffee maker with automatic shutoff
Photo IDs
Bank cards/necessary financial documentation
Entertainment items (e.g. board games)
Dishes/cookware/utensils

The essentials

Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss and mouthwash
Small first-aid kit
Prescriptions and OTC medications
Sunscreen
Tissues
Q-tips/cotton balls
Hair products and hair dryer
Nail clippers
Shower curtain
Shower caddy and shower supplies
Shower shoes
Towels/towel wrap/robe
Deodorant
Shower shoes

Electronics

TV with cables
Chargers for all devices
Laptop/desktop computer
Headphones or speakers

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 — every building has one
Animals — except fish in a 5 gallon or less tank and emotional support animals registered through our accessibility services office
Extra furniture — many 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 two of everything
Command strips — they peel paint and ruin drywall
Prohibited items listed in the student handbook (e.g., fireworks, alcoholic beverages, knives, etc.)