Quick Facts
- coed
- stackable furniture
- air conditioned
- community-style bathrooms
Walk-Through Video
For a detailed walk-through of Palmer/Davidson Hall, watch this video.
Palmer/Davidson is located within the nine-story Studebaker West complex. This residence hall, which houses 450 students, offers several amenities including a fitness center, a large computer lab/technology center, advanced laundry facilities that use card readers and Wash Alert, and air conditioning throughout the building.
Palmer/Davidson also is home to the Business and Education Living-Learning Communities.
Rooms
Rates for each hall vary depending on the type of meal plan you select and the room type selected.
Due to COVID-19, Spring 2021 rates have been adjusted to match the academic calendar. The updated Spring 2021 rates can be found here.
SPRING 2021 COVID-19 Rates
See all of our rates and plans.
Studebaker West Rooms and Rates 2020-21
Room Type |
21 Meal Plan |
18 Meal Plan |
14 Meal Plan |
10 Meal Plan |
Double Room | $11,536 | $11,448 | $11,068 | $10,150 |
Single use of a Double Room* | $13,420 | $13,332 | $12,952 | $12,034 |
Single Room | $12,912 | $12,824 | $12,444 | $11,526 |
Triple Room | $11,536 | $11,448 | $11,068 | $10,150 |
* Single use of a double room or suite or apartment is available only when space permits.
Amenities
Education Living-Learning Community
The Education Living-Learning Community gives first-year students an opportunity to examine educational topics related to early childhood and elementary education through field trips, workshops, and discussions while taking classes with other students who are considering the teaching profession in Early and Elementary Education teaching and Family and Child Studies.
Opportunities
- Build a support network and make lasting friendships with your peers in both the classroom and the community.
- Engage in activities that promote academic achievement like discussions with faculty who will offer extra support and guidance or find a study partner within the community.
- Use a makerspace, including new classroom technology including crafting supplies, SMARTboard, 3D printer, robots, and coding.
- Participate in creating new traditions for the Living Learning Community, including community service projects, field trips, and 32 clubs and student organizations for Education and Child Development majors.
- Access to APM to help guide students to needed academic resources.
Business Living-Learning Community
The Business Living-Learning Community is for students pursuing majors in the Miller College of Business. Students living in this community can expect an environment that focuses on exploring the different majors and careers associated with the business world.
Opportunities
- Participate in community events, like meeting with small business owners, and find out what it's like to work your way up the corporate ladder, while living among other dedicated students with similar academic interests and ambitions.
- Explore skills and abilities in regards to selecting a major or career within the Miller College of Business.
- Continue traditions of the Business Living-Learning Community trips to meet alumni in the field.
- Develop leadership and interpersonal skills through involvement in student organizations and activities.
- Develop social networks with faculty, upper-level students, academic coordinators, advisors, staff, and alumni in the business world.
Our Living-Learning Communities are part of a university-wide set of programs that provide a supportive environment for freshmen, which has been recognized by “U.S. News & World Report” since 2004. Learn more.
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