Patton Hall and Bear House opened in August 2010. Patton Hall is named in honor of longtime trustee Carolyn Patton, and Bear House was the site of a bear enclosure on Adelicia Acklen’s original property. The buildings house male and female residents and the rooms are either double or triple occupancy. Patton Hall and Bear House currently house 475 freshmen residents. The main entrance and each floor are card access only.
Typical rooms in Patton and Bear House measure 16' x16' and are suite style. Rooms are furnished with 2 twin beds (height adjustable), 2 dressers, 2 wardrobes, 2 desks, and 2 chairs. Rooms that are triple occupancy contain 3 sets of furniture. Internet and cable hook-ups are available in each room as well. Individual heating and air units are in each room and are controlled by the residents. Every room has tile floors.
There is a lobby on the main entrance floor with the front desk located to the side of the lobby. There is also a second-floor lounge area for students to gather. The laundry facilities are located in the basement and is shared with the residents of Potter Hall. Vending machines are also located on the basement level, along with 4 classroom spaces.
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