Residence Halls

Abernethy Village consists of five new residence halls (Goodman East, Goodman West, Fuller, Graham, Purcell Halls) constructed in 2007 and designed to accommodate up to 124 upper class students, as determined by credit hours completed. Each of the residence halls is three-stories tall with a brick façade, is fully sprinkled, and has an accessible entrance on the first floor. Each building has one Resident Assistant. Two of the five halls (Goodman East and Goodman West) feature suite-style living spaces which share common study areas on the second and third floors, as well as two kitchens to be shared by residents on all three floors. Three of the buildings (Fuller, Graham, and Purcell Halls) feature apartment-style living spaces and have a kitchen per apartment. Goodman East (male students) and Goodman West (female students) share a courtyard of brick pavers, while common landscaping and walkways between all the buildings tie the halls together.

Margaret Cunningham Woodson Hall is the largest of 14 residence halls and houses 187 students. It is a first-generation living learning community which houses first-year male and female students, separated by floors (changes each year). The lobby is located on the second floor, and laundry facilities are found on the first, third, and fourth floors. The rooms in Woodson are designed for two students with common bathroom areas on each floor. Woodson Hall is home to seven Resident Assistants.

Salisbury-Rowan Hall houses 126 students and is designed to house two students per room. It is a freshmen residence hall built in five sections with each section having a combination of rooms in suite arrangements. Male and female students are separated by different sections of the building. Located on the ground floor are a TV lobby, concession machines, and laundry facilities. S-R Hall is an alcohol-free building and home to five Resident Assistants.

Barger-Zartman Hall is an upperclassmen residence hall. It has a traditional lobby on the first floor, and a lobby on the second floor. It features one ADA accessible room and has laundry facilities. The 64-student residence hall is arranged in suites of two rooms, with two students each, sharing a bath. The oldest residence hall on campus, Barger-Zartman Hall was recently renovated and is home to two Resident Assistants.

Stanback Hall houses 131 upperclass students. Most rooms house two students, and two rooms share a bathroom. There are six single rooms located on the first floor, with these rooms sharing a bathroom. Concession machines are located on the first and second floor lobbies; laundry facilities are on the second floor. Stanback Hall is home to four Resident Assistants.

Hollifield Hall is a substance-free residence hall for upperclass students. It houses 40 students and is arranged in suites of two rooms, with two students in each room, sharing a bathroom. A TV lobby and laundry facilities are located on the first floor. Hollifield Hall is home to two Resident Assistants.

Located off Interstate 85 is Hood Hall, the satellite residential campus for Catawba College. This community complex reimagines the student residential experience by offering amenities that cater to the needs of rising juniors and seniors during their time at Catawba College. The fully renovated residential community at Hood Hall features 30 two-bedroom, two-bath units with various amenities. Two students share each of these extra-spacious rooms, which come with their own bathroom and micro fridge. You’ll also have plenty of space nearby to study or hang out. This is an amazing opportunity to Live, Learn and Connect in a community that meets all of your off-campus needs.

Amenities:

• Fully furnished rooms
• Fully operational kitchen
• Dining room
• Fully serviced laundry facilities
• Carpeted or laminated flooring
• Wireless internet access
• Micro fridge
• Lounge and study spaces
• Large community spaces
• On-site parking
• Shuttle service to and from the main campus
• Community programs and events
• Recreational areas and green spaces
• Added convenience – dining meal plan

Highlights:

• High-speed wi-fi
• Professional live-in staff
• Mail services
• And much more...

Resident Type:

• Rising juniors
• Rising seniors
• Continuing students

Room Features:

• Bed
• Desk
• Chair
• Micro fridge
• Wardrobe
• Lamp
• Shared bathroom with essential fixtures
• Air conditioning and heating

Pine Knot Hall houses 32 students in suites of three rooms and a bath, with four students per room. Pine Knot is also Gender-Neutral housing. Laundry facilities and concession machines are located in the basement. Pine Knot is a former faculty apartment building which has been renovated into premium housing for students. Pine Knot Hall is home to one Resident Assistant.

Foil House is the Living Learning Community for Catawba Esports program. Foil House houses 24 students, two students per room. The building is arranged into three suites of four bedrooms, each with its own sitting area. Each suite has its own restroom. Foil House is home to one Resident Assistant.

Hurley Hall is an honors residence hall and is a recently renovated facility that originally served as faculty housing. Students must have a 3.0 GPA to be housed here. It has apartment-style units and houses 18 students. Hurley Hall is home to one Resident Assistant.

Catawba Hall is limited to 10 junior and senior students, including the RA.

Rising second and third-year students with a GPA of at least 3.0 are eligible to apply for a new type of residential living experience, The Green Living Experience at Catawba Hall. Beginning Fall 2025, students will have the opportunity to learn about, and practice, living more sustainable lifestyles through a residential experience. The community will offer events, challenges, and local trips all themed around living a more sustainable lifestyle and developing sustainability literacy. Residents in this community will have the opportunity to explore themes of breaking free from single-use items, building design, gardening, clean energy, and appreciating the value of contributing to the local community. The Center for the Environment, Office of Student Affairs, and an Experience Leader will direct experiences and programming to guide residents in the community.

Residents will be held to the standard of practicing what they learn each month, including adopting sustainable living habits, working collectively to succeed in various sustainability-related challenges, and participating in hall enrichment meetings. The Green Living Experience may also include experiential learning trips, community events, and resources to support the infrastructure necessary for sustainable residential learning.

Ruth Richards House is a non-traditional housing venue that provides housing for upper class male students. It is alcohol-free and home to one Resident Assistant.