TIFTON – The annual influx of students to the campus of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College during the fall semester is larger than the population of many small towns in Georgia. On Aug. 16, students will once again begin life on the campus when classes begin for the new year.

Dr. Chris Kinsey, director of Residence Life, says spaces are still available in ABAC Place and ABAC Lakeside for students who need a place to live for the fall semester.

“We have some rooms remaining for on-campus housing, and students who need housing should contact the office as soon as possible,” said Kinsey. 

On-campus housing at ABAC provides a space for 1,324 students annually. ABAC Place is a “home away from home” to 835 upperclassmen, and ABAC Lakeside serves as an engaging living experience for 489 freshmen students. 

“There are some differences between Place and Lakeside,” said Kinsey. “ABAC Place is apartment-style housing with four individual rooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, and common room. Lakeside is a suite-style setting consisting of either two private bedrooms with one shared bathroom or two shared bedrooms with two shared bathrooms and a kitchenette.” 

Kinsey says there are a lot of advantages to living on campus. 

“Students can use their financial aid to pay rent, the housing comes fully furnished, students save money on gas because they don’t have to commute to and from campus, students can walk to class, we have a 24/7 emergency work order response, and both students and parents have peace of mind about on-campus housing,” said Kinsey.

There are also some additional perks that include expanded cable television, a 24/7 fitness center, dedicated Wi Fi with 24-hour support, the On-Demand movie channel, free laundry, a game room, and over $10,000 in programming with 300 activities each year.

Students who live more than 50 miles away from ABAC are required to live in one of the on-campus residences but any student can live on campus.  An online application and application fee of $235 are required for admittance into campus housing.

While all rooms are completely furnished, Kinsey advises that students should have a “top 10” list of extra items when they move in. These items include a computer, a television, kitchen supplies, a shower curtain, linens, window curtains, a garbage can with trash bags, a vacuum and broom, plunger, and basic cleaning supplies. 

Just don’t bring your favorite four-legged friend unless it’s a horse which can be stabled near the ABAC Rodeo Arena on a space available basis.

“As far as pets are concerned, only fish in small tanks are permitted,” Kinsey said.

For more information on living on campus, students should contact the Office of Student Life and Housing at (229) 391-5140.