Welcome to Campus
Can you believe it’s already time to talk about starting your college life at Transylvania? Move-In Day will be here before you know it. Below you will find all the housing and meal plan options, as well as pricing. We can’t wait to have you on campus!
Dalton-Voigt Residence Hall
Dalton-Voigt signals a new vision of campus living and learning. The centerpiece of each floor of this four-story building is a common study space where you can collaborate with your peers outside the classroom.
Each two-person room includes beds, dressers, closets, desks, chairs, sinks and a bathroom you will share with the room next door. Kitchen and laundry facilities are also available.
Kincaid Residence Hall
Kincaid is one of our two newest residence halls, with four floors of rooms, as well as beautiful common areas where you can study, hang out or watch the big game with friends.
Each two-person room includes beds, dressers, closets, desks, chairs, sinks and a bathroom you share with your roommate. Kitchen and laundry facilities are also available.
Poole Residence Center
Tucked between Thomas Field and Transy’s community garden, Poole Residence Center is surrounded by greenspace–an oasis in downtown Lexington. As our smallest first year community, you’re sure to make close connections with the people on your hall and in your building as a Poole resident.
Poole Residence Center provides suite-style living on the Fourth Street block of campus. Each unit shares a bathroom with the room next to it, and study lounges are available. Rooms have beds, desks, chairs, dressers, shelves and closets.
Transylvania Residence Hall Rates & Amenities 2024‑2025 First‑Year Housing
| Poole | Kincaid | Dalton-Voigt | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Single Gender Floors | Yes | ||
| Co-Educational Floors/Building | First-Years Only | Mixed | First-Years Only |
| Private or Suite Bathrooms | Suite | Private | Suite |
| Carpet | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| AC/Heat | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| XL Twin Beds | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Desks & Chairs | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Closets/Wardrobes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Vending/Ice Machines | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Recreational Areas | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Lounge with TV | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Study Space | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Computer Lab/Printer | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| ADA Accessible Rooms | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Common Kitchen | Yes | Yes | |
| Private Kitchen | |||
| Laundry Facilities | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Smoke-Free Environments | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless & Wired Internet | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Dining
Transylvania University partners with Bon Appétit Management Company, an award-winning industry pioneer whose mission is “food service for a sustainable future.” Bon Appétit offers delicious, nutritious and responsibly sourced meals as well as options for all needs and food sensitivities, including lines for gluten-free, vegetarian and vegan diets. View Bon Appétit’s website for their daily menu and subscribe to their menu mail.
Meal Plans 2024-2025
You can choose from a variety of meal plans to meet your individual dining needs
| Plan Meals | Dining Dollars |
|---|---|
| 19 Meals/week | none |
| 14 Meals/week* | $200 Dining Dollars |
| 10 Meals/week | $350 Dining Dollars |
| 320 Meal Block | $150 Dining Dollars |
| 160 Meal Block | |
| Commuter 40 meal block | $50 Dining Dollars |
| Commuter 60 meal block | $50 Dining Dollars |
*Our most popular plan!
What to Bring
We’ve made the ultimate packing list, just for you!
Clothes
- Seasonal gear (including shoes)
- Interview/business outfits
- Transy swag
- Umbrella/rain coat
- Belts
Your Room
- Extra-long twin bedding
- Pillows and comfort items
- Mattress pad
- Hangers
- Laundry Supplies
- Basic cleaning supplies
- Small vacuum or broom
- Storage containers
- Decorations (rugs, posters, lamps, etc.)
School supplies
- Highlighters
- Folders
- Notebooks
- Index cards
- Post-it notes
- Planner or calendar
- Desk organizer
- Pens, pencils and paper
- Dry erase markers
- Calculator
- Bag or Backpack
Random items:
- Tacks/small nails (depending on your building)
- Microwave (max 700 watts)
- Mini fridge (max 4 cubic ft.)
- Travel mug/reusable water bottle
- Dish soap/sponge
- Coffee maker with automatic shutoff
- Photo IDs
- Bank cards/necessary financial documentation
- Entertainment items (e.g. board games)
- Dishes/cookware/utensils
The essentials
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss and mouthwash
- Small first-aid kit
- Prescriptions and OTC medications
- Sunscreen
- Tissues
- Q-tips/cotton balls
- Hair products and hair dryer
- Nail clippers
- Shower curtain
- Shower caddy and shower supplies
- Shower shoes
- Towels/towel wrap/robe
- Deodorant
- Shower shoes
Electronics
- TV with cables
- Chargers for all devices
- Laptop/desktop computer
- Headphones or speakers
What not to bring
- Toasters, indoor grills, anything with an exposed heating element, candles, hot plates, space heaters and toaster ovens
- Your entire wardrobe
- A printer — every building has one
- Animals — except fish in a 5 gallon or less tank and emotional support animals registered through our accessibility services office
- Extra furniture — many students bunk their beds to make room for additional furniture, but all the furniture in the room must stay in the room
- Duplicates of what your roommate is bringing — communicate beforehand so you don’t end up with two of everything
- Command strips — they peel paint and ruin drywall
- Prohibited items listed in the student handbook (e.g., fireworks, alcoholic beverages, knives, etc.)
Housing and Residence Life Staff
Callie Wallin
- Director of Housing and Residence Life
- (859) 233-8886
- cwallin@transy.edu