Residence Halls

We, the staff in the Office of Residence Life & Housing, pledge to provide a comfortable living and learning environment for all residents. We are committed to providing quality programming that will support and enhance Norfolk State University's goals for academic excellence, student development, and retention.

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There are eight residence halls and one apartment complex on the campus of Norfolk State University.

Babbette Smith South Hall (male) Babbette Smith North Hall (female) Midrise Hall (co-ed, honors residence facility) Phyllis Wheatley Hall (male) Charles Smith Hall (male) Rosa Alexander Hall (female) Lee Smith Residence Hall (female) Samuel Scott Residence Hall (male) Spartan Suites Apartments (co-ed, apartment-style residence facility)

 Babbette B. Smith South Hall

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Babbette B. Smith Hall-South, a freshmen male residence hall, was built in 1970 and is named in honor of Babbette B. Smith, a former university donor. Babbette B. Smith Hall-South features an air-conditioned lobby area where students can relax. It also has laundry facilities and a computer lab with Internet and word processing capabilities.

Building Status Gender Capacity Single Rooms Air Conditioning Male Only 334 Spaces Limited Yes Co-Ed Visitation At Designated Times     Central Air Throughout building Babbette B. Smith South Hall Front Desk: (757) 823-8114 Office: (757) 823-2432 Residence Hall Coordinator Ms. Carolyn Wright	Amenities   Telephone Connection in Rooms      (Free Local Service) Laundry Facilities Computer Lab Basic Cable Service in Rooms Community Microwave on Floors Internet Access in Rooms Wireless Internet Access Handicap Accessible Air Conditioned Building Key Card Entry

 Babbette B. Smith North Hall

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Babbette B. Smith Hall-North,  a freshmen female residence hall, was built in 1970 and is named in honor of Babbette B. Smith, a former university donor. Babbette B. Smith Hall-North features an air-conditioned lobby area where students can relax. It also has laundry facilities and a computer lab with Internet and word processing capabilities.

Building Status Gender Capacity Single Rooms Air Conditioning Female Only 334 Spaces Limited Yes Co-Ed Visitation At Designated Times     Central Air Throughout building Babbette B. Smith North Hall Front Desk: (757) 823-8062 Office: (757) 823-9091 Residence Hall Coordinator Mrs. Jennie Harris

Amenities   Telephone Connection in Rooms      (Free Local Service) Laundry Facilities Computer Lab Basic Cable Service in Rooms Community Microwave on Floors Internet Access in Rooms Wireless Internet Access Handicap Accessible Air Conditioned Building Key Card Entry

 Midrise Honors Hall

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Midrise Hall, is a residence hall for upper-class females.  Each living space in Midrise Hall is set in a suite style which includes a double or triple bedroom with a bathroom, and a living room area where students can entertain their guests.  Midrise hall features an air-conditioned lobby where students can relax, laundry facilities and a computer lab with Internet and word processing capabilities.  This six story residence hall was built in 1992.

Building Status Gender Capacity Single Rooms Air Conditioning Female/Male 290 Spaces Limited Yes Co-Ed Visitation At Designated Times     Central Air Throughout building Midrise Hall Front Desk: (757) 823-2256 Office: (757) 823-8224 Residence Hall Coordinator Mr. Kendall Pete

Amenities Telephone Connection in Rooms      (Free Local Service) Laundry Facilities Computer Lab Basic Cable Service in Rooms Community Microwave on Floors Internet Access in Rooms      (T1 Connection) Handicap Accessible Air Conditioned Building Key Card Entry

 Phyllis Wheatley Residence Hall

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Building Status Gender Capacity Single Rooms Air Conditioning Male Only 68 Spaces Limited Yes Co-Ed Visitation At Designated Times     Central Air Throughout building Phyllis Wheatley Hall Front Desk: (757) 626-2791 Office: (757) 823-8255 Residence Hall Coordinator Mrs. Gladys Okoli	Amenities   Telephone Connection in Rooms      (Free Local Service) Laundry Facilities Computer Lab Basic Cable Service in Rooms Community Microwave on Floors Internet Access in Rooms      (T1 Connection) Handicap Accessible Air Conditioned Building Key Card Entry

 

 Charles Smith Residence Hall 

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Meal Plans that Apply to Charles Smith Hall

$1,438.00 - 19 Meal Plan $1,438.00 – 14 Meal Plan w/$125 Dining Dollars $1,383.00 – 10 Meal Plan w/$175 Dining Dollars

 

Room Type	Room Rate	With Meal Plan
Double	$2,576.00	With 19 or 14 Meal Plan: $4,014.00 With 10 Meal Plan: $3,959.00
Triple Suite	$2,932.50	With 19 or 14 Meal Plan: $4,370.50 With 10 Meal Plan: $4,315.50
Single	$3,699.50	With 19 or 14 Meal Plan: $5,137.50 With 10 Meal Plan: $5,082.50

Building Status Gender Capacity Single Rooms Air Conditioning Male Only 184 Spaces Limited Yes Co-Ed Visitation At Designated Times     Central Air Throughout building Charles Smith Hall Front Desk: (757) 823-9116 Office: (757) 823-2722 Residence Hall Coordinator Mr. James Singleton	Amenities   Telephone Connection in Rooms      (Free Local Service) Laundry Facilities Computer Lab Basic Cable Service in Rooms Community Microwave on Floors Internet Access in Rooms      (T1 Connection) Handicap Accessible Air Conditioned Building Key Card Entry

   

 Rosa Alexander Residence Hall

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Meal Plans that Apply to Rosa Alexander Hall

$1,438.00 - 19 Meal Plan $1,438.00 – 14 Meal Plan w/$125 Dining Dollars $1,383.00 – 10 Meal Plan w/$175 Dining Dollars

 

Room Type	Room Rate	With Meal Plan
Double	$2,563.00	With 19 or 14 Meal Plan: $4,001.00 With 10 Meal Plan: $3,946.00
Triple Suite	$2,919.00	With 19 or 14 Meal Plan: $4,357.00 With 10 Meal Plan: $4,302.00
Single	$3,699.50	With 19 or 14 Meal Plan: $5,137.50 With 10 Meal Plan: $5,082.50

Building Status Gender Capacity Single Rooms Air Conditioning Female 234 Spaces Limited Yes Co-Ed Visitation At Designated Times     Central Air Throughout building Rosa Alexander Hall Front Desk: (757) 823-8859 Office: (757) 626-2596 Residence Hall Coordinator Ms. Adlena Moody	Amenities   Telephone Connection in Rooms      (Free Local Service) Laundry Facilities Computer Lab Basic Cable Service in Rooms Community Microwave on floors Internet Access in Rooms      (T2 Connection) Handicap Accessible Air Conditioned Building Key Card Entry

 

 Lee W. Smith Residence Hall

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Lee W. Smith Hall, serves as a co-ed hall for upper-class students who are a part of the Honors Program or other designated academic programs. This three-story brick residence hall was erected in 1990 and was named for Lee W. Smith, a member of the Board of Visitors. Lee Smith Hall is equipped with air conditioners in each room for the resident’s convenience. Although it is a co-ed residence hall, each floor or wing is designated as male or female only. Lee W. Smith Hall has laundry facilities, and a computer lab that has Internet access.

 

Meal Plans that Apply to Lee W. Smith

$1,438.00 - 19 Meal Plan $1,438.00 – 14 Meal Plan w/$125 Dining Dollars $1,383.00 – 10 Meal Plan w/$175 Dining Dollars

 

Room Type	Room Rate	With Meal Plan
Double	$2,576.00	With 19 or 14 Meal Plan: $4,014.00 With 10 Meal Plan: $3,959.00
Triple Suite	$2,932.50	With 19 or 14 Meal Plan: $4,370.50 With 10 Meal Plan: $4,315.50
Single	$3,699.50	With 19 or 14 Meal Plan: $5,137.50 With 10 Meal Plan: $5,082.50

 

Building Status Gender Capacity Single Rooms Air Conditioning Female 184 Spaces Limited Yes Co-Ed Visitation At Designated Times     Central Air Throughout building Lee W. Smith Front Desk: (757) 823-2255 Office: (757) 823-2254 Residence Hall Coordinator Mrs. Barbara Johnson

Amenities Telephone Connection in Rooms      (Free Local Service) Laundry Facilities Computer Lab Basic Cable Service in Rooms Community Microwave on Floors Internet Access in Rooms      (T1 Connection) Handicap Accessible Air Conditioned Building Key Card Entry

 

 

 

 

 

 

 Samuel Scott Residence Hall

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Meal Plans that Apply to Samuel Scott Hall

$1,438.00 - 19 Meal Plan $1,438.00 – 14 Meal Plan w/$125 Dining Dollars $1,383.00 – 10 Meal Plan w/$175 Dining Dollars

 

Room Type	Room Rate	With Meal Plan
Double	$2,563.00	With 19 or 14 Meal Plan: $4,001.00 With 10 Meal Plan: $3,946.00
Triple Suite	$2,919.00	With 19 or 14 Meal Plan: $4,357.00 With 10 Meal Plan: $4,302.00
Single	$3,699.50	With 19 or 14 Meal Plan: $4,939.5 With 10 Meal Plan: $5,137.50

Building Status Gender Capacity Single Rooms Air Conditioning Male Only 234 Spaces Limited Yes Co-Ed Visitation At Designated Times     Central Air Throughout building Samuel Scott Hall Front Desk: (757) 823-8271 Office: (757) 823-8144 Residence Hall Coordinator Mrs.  Cynthia Sessoms	Amenities   Telephone Connection in Rooms      (Free Local Service) Laundry Facilities Computer Lab Basic Cable Service in Rooms Community Microwave on Floors Internet Access in Rooms      (T1 Connection) Handicap Accessible Air Conditioned Building Key Card Entry

 

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PERSONAL PROPERTY INSURANCE

NSU is NOT responsible for the loss of or damage to any student’s personal property from any cause. It is strongly recommended that students purchase personal property insurance. Information on personal property insurance is included in each student’s housing assignment packet. Students may also request a brochure from our office at any time during the semester.

 

 

 Spartan Suites Apartments (co-ed, apartment-style residence facility)

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Meal Plans that Apply to Spartan Suites

$1,438.00 - 19 Meal Plan $1,438.00 – 14 Meal Plan w/$125 Dining Dollars $1,383.00 – 10 Meal Plan w/$175 Dining Dollars $1,218.00 - 7 Meal Plan / Spartan Suites w/ $250 Dining Dollars

 

Room Type	Room Rate	With Meal Plan
Single	$4,488.00	With 19 or 14 Meal Plan: $5,926.00 With 10 Meal Plan: $5,871.00 With 7 Meal Plan: $5,706.00
Double	$4,123.50	With 19 or 14 Meal Plan: $5,561.50 With 10 Meal Plan: $5,506.50 With 7 Meal Plan: $5,341.50
Four Bedroom	$3,613.00	With 19 or 14 Meal Plan: $5,051.00 With 10 Meal Plan: $4,996.00 With 7 Meal Plan: $4,831.00

Building Status Gender Capacity Single Rooms Air Conditioning Male/Female 600 Spaces Limited Yes Co-Ed Visitation At Designated Times     Central Air Throughout building Spartan Suites Apartments (co-ed, apartment-style residence facility) (757) 626-3136 Manager Mrs. Callie Johnson Assistant Manager Ms. Jeanine Turman Office Manager Ms. Angela Lewis

Amenities Telephone Connection in Rooms    (Free Local Service) Laundry Facilities Computer Lab Basic Cable Service in Rooms Microwave in Each Apartment Fitness Center Mail Room Study Rooms Trash Chutes Carpet Flooring Conference Room 24-Hour Front desk Assistance Internet Access in Rooms      (T1 Connection) Handicap Accessible Air Conditioned Building On-Call Emergency Maintenance Key Card Entry

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