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Join our live and virtual Housing Selection Info Sessions!

We’re hosting two Zoom sessions to provide parents and students with an overview of the 2025-2026 Housing Selection process and the important changes to keep in mind this year. We’ll also be answering all your questions to help you navigate the process smoothly.

Session Dates:

•October 15th at 11:00 AM - https://unc.zoom.us/j/92452113901

•October 16th at 1:00 PM - https://unc.zoom.us/j/91837341108

Each session is limited to the first 500 participants. Can’t make it? Don’t worry—recordings will be posted after the sessions.

Carolina Housing

Old West

Hall Information

Building Address:
Old West Residence Hall
193 E. Cameron Ave.
Chapel Hill, NC 27514

Building Number: 115

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Community:
Kenan Community
Location: North Campus
Hall Gender: coed
Room Types:
Corridor-Style Single
Corridor-Style Double

William Nichols, one of the first trained architects to work in North Carolina, designed the Old West dormitory. It matched the university’s first residence hall, Old East. Nichols added a story to Old East to make it the same height as Old West. In 1844, architect Alexander J. Davis lengthened the building and on its north end attached a façade with windows and pilasters.

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Hall Details

  • Year Built: 1823
  • Hall Population: 69
  • Elevator: Yes
  • Fire Safety: Smoke detectors, alarms and sprinkler system
  • Resident Advisors: 2
  • Amenities: study rooms, kitchen and ice machine, laundry, TV room, lounges, vending machines
  • Laundry: Old West 1st floor
  • For Facility Updates please visit our webpage for all completed residence hall facility projects.

Room Details

  • Average Room Measurements: 12' x 14'
  • Window Measurements: First Floor: 84" x 44", Second Floor: 64" x 44", Third Floor: 56" x 44"
  • Window Coverings: Horizontal blinds
  • Air-Conditioning: Central A/C in all rooms
  • Furniture: Movable dressers, desks and study chairs. Movable beds may be bunked or lofted; no self-built lofts permitted.
  • Closet: Closet with door
  • Mattress Size: 80" long, 36" wide, 6" deep
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