Georgia Southern University has announced plans to buy Campus Courtyard Apartments, a 149 two- and four-bedroom apartment and townhome community located at 1707 Chandler Avenue in Statesboro.
“The university made the decision to acquire the new complex because of a continuing need for more campus housing at our main campus,” said Joe Franklin, vice president of business and finance at Georgia Southern University.
“As the university has continued to grow, we are continually evaluating options for additional housing and facilities. With the purchase of these additional apartments and townhomes, we will be able to provide students with another option for campus housing.”
The transaction, which is scheduled to be complete in early February, will provide an additional 472 beds for students wishing to live on campus at Georgia Southern University. Upon completion of the purchase, GSU's housing department plans to make additional renovations including new flooring, furniture, paint, fire safety sprinkler system, plumbing fixtures and appliances as needed. The university will also add blue emergency lights to enhance safety.
The purchase isn't the first time GSU has tried to buy a local apartment complex. In 2002, the university scrapped announced plans to purchase Campus Club apartments on Lanier Drive for $32 million after an outcry from city and county officials as well as local developers.
Each of the apartments at the new complex will include a full kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, stove and oven, microwave and refrigerator. In addition, there is a washer and dryer in every unit and each apartment is equipped with basic cable and network access to the University computer system. The complex includes a swimming pool, sand volleyball and basketball courts, grills and ample parking. In addition, the main office will feature a computer lab and will allow residents to check out numerous items including sports equipment, cooking items, DVDs, games and other equipment.
Beginning in Fall 2008, students may check in Aug. 15 and stay until May 9. GSU officials reviewing plans to offer summer school housing in 2009 may for students planning to stay during the summer.
Current residents of Campus Courtyard may apply for housing at University Villas by contacting the Department of University Housing at (912) 681-5406 by Jan. 31, 2008. They will not be required to pay the $100 application fee if they apply by the deadline.
Other housing changes are in store for the university. Johnson, Winburn and Olliff Halls are slated for demolition to be replaced with Centennial Place, a $44 million mixed-use housing development that will have room for 1,001 students and is planned for completion in 2009.
The purchase also fits in with GSU’s plans to have all of its freshmen living on campus by Fall 2009. As of Fall 2006, 3,572 students of all classes were living on-campus, about 24 percent of total enrollment.
“The university made the decision to acquire the new complex because of a continuing need for more campus housing at our main campus,” said Joe Franklin, vice president of business and finance at Georgia Southern University.
“As the university has continued to grow, we are continually evaluating options for additional housing and facilities. With the purchase of these additional apartments and townhomes, we will be able to provide students with another option for campus housing.”
The transaction, which is scheduled to be complete in early February, will provide an additional 472 beds for students wishing to live on campus at Georgia Southern University. Upon completion of the purchase, GSU's housing department plans to make additional renovations including new flooring, furniture, paint, fire safety sprinkler system, plumbing fixtures and appliances as needed. The university will also add blue emergency lights to enhance safety.
The purchase isn't the first time GSU has tried to buy a local apartment complex. In 2002, the university scrapped announced plans to purchase Campus Club apartments on Lanier Drive for $32 million after an outcry from city and county officials as well as local developers.
Each of the apartments at the new complex will include a full kitchen equipped with a dishwasher, stove and oven, microwave and refrigerator. In addition, there is a washer and dryer in every unit and each apartment is equipped with basic cable and network access to the University computer system. The complex includes a swimming pool, sand volleyball and basketball courts, grills and ample parking. In addition, the main office will feature a computer lab and will allow residents to check out numerous items including sports equipment, cooking items, DVDs, games and other equipment.
Beginning in Fall 2008, students may check in Aug. 15 and stay until May 9. GSU officials reviewing plans to offer summer school housing in 2009 may for students planning to stay during the summer.
Current residents of Campus Courtyard may apply for housing at University Villas by contacting the Department of University Housing at (912) 681-5406 by Jan. 31, 2008. They will not be required to pay the $100 application fee if they apply by the deadline.
Other housing changes are in store for the university. Johnson, Winburn and Olliff Halls are slated for demolition to be replaced with Centennial Place, a $44 million mixed-use housing development that will have room for 1,001 students and is planned for completion in 2009.
The purchase also fits in with GSU’s plans to have all of its freshmen living on campus by Fall 2009. As of Fall 2006, 3,572 students of all classes were living on-campus, about 24 percent of total enrollment.
