West Campus

Our newest housing complex offers breathtaking views of Chattanooga from all seven floors.

Just steps from the Library, University Center, McKenzie Arena, and Aquatics & Recreation Center; you’re living in the heart of campus.

Snapshot:

• Extra-long twin bed
• Suites include shared bedroom, common area, and bathroom.
• Options include one- and two-bedroom units and bathrooms.

Complex includes community rooms, laundry, kitchen, conference rooms, multipurpose rooms, parking garage, Einstein Bagels, Restaraunt Row, P.O.D. Market (food and snacks), and front desk staffed 24 hours a day/7 days a week.

Bed Spaces

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Room Number Description

• WCH-260A1: West Campus Housing, 2 is the floor level, 60 is the suite number, A1 is the bed space
• Even-numbered rooms face outside the building complex and have city views
• Odd-numbered rooms face inside the building complex and have courtyard views

Complex Amenities

• Location: Corner of Houston and Vine Streets
• Street address: 515 Vine Street
• Bed spaces: 600
• Residents: Freshmen
• Conveniently located near UTC McKenzie Arena, The Aquatics and Recreation Center (The ARC), Library, and the University Center
• Community laundry facility, included in housing fee (no coins needed)
  • Regular washing machines; not high-efficiency
• Mailboxes near office
• Trash room on each floor
• Four elevators located in the center of the building
• Wireless Internet - one-GB wireless access points throughout the building
• Utilities (electric, internet, laundry and water) are included in the semester rates
• Four community rooms and a lobby on each floor
• Community kitchen, multipurpose room, and two conference rooms located on the main floor
• Dining options and bookstore located on the main floor
  • Einstein Bagels
  • P.O.D. Market with evening Pizzeria
• Front desk staffed 24 hours a day, seven days a week to assist students
• Parking garage: Two levels with approximately 600 spaces located under the building. Lot/garage #50.
• Fire Extinguishers located in the hallways
• Fire sprinklers, and alarm
• Air conditioning: 2 pipe system, the entire building is set to either heating or cooling mode.
  • While the controls on the unit have a heat/cool setting this will not change the temperature as that is controlled on a per building basis with the 2-pipe system.
  • The changeover from heating to cooling or vice-versa is made manually (twice a year), and there is always the possibility that unusual weather patterns might cause some occupant discomfort.
  • In the month of October, when winter starts to set in, the two-pipe system must be switched from cold water to hot water. If the weather changes and it warms up for a few days, the residents may become uncomfortable.
  • In the month of April, when summer starts to set in, the two-pipe system must be switched from hot water to cold water. If a cold front comes through the residents may become uncomfortable.
  • With our fluctuating Chattanooga weather we monitor the temperatures closely in October and April to determine the best time to switch the system.
  • While weather is fluctuating, residents can turn the unit on or off to reach their desired temperature. A box fan may be helpful as well.
  • West campus residents can adjust their AC units between 68-72 degrees, the unit will also go dormant without movement in the suite.  

Suite Amenities

• Common Area:
  • Each suite has its own thermostat
  • Cabinet and countertop
  • Mid-size fridge (or 2 mini-fridges) and a microwave
    • Separate refrigerator and freezer
    • Approximately 5ft tall x 2ft wide
  • Cubby area between counter/cabinet and wall: 34" tall x 21.5" wide x 23" deep
  • Other small appliances must remain in the common area: coffee pot, toaster, etc. (not provided)
  • Two-bedroom, two-bath units:
    • have a 36-inch round table with four chairs in the living area, which measures approximately 4' x 6' feet or 10'x12'; if you include the walkway in front of the bedrooms/bathrooms
    • Room numbers ending in:
      • East wing - x20, x21, x22, x23, x25, x27, x29, x31, x32, x33
      • West wing - x60, x61, x62, x63, x65, x67, x69, x71, x72, x74
  • Two-bedroom, one-bath units:
    • have a modular sofa and a 36-inch round table with four chairs in the living area, which measures approximately 18.5 feet x 10 feet
    • Room numbers ending in:
      • East wing - x28, x30, x34, x36
      • West wing - x68, x70, x76, x78
  • One-bedroom units:
    • Room numbers ending in:
      • East wing - x24, x26, x38
      • West wing - x64, x66, x73
    • do not have a table and chairs, have 1 mini fridge and microwave
• Bedrooms:
  • Shared by two residents
  • Desk and chair: Desk 24 inches deep x 42 inches wide x 30 inches high, no drawer
  • Extra-long twin bed frame and mattress
    • Bed ends have nine adjustable heights, highest is approx. 36 inches off the floor
    • If on the highest setting, the bottom of the mattress is approx. 30" to the floor
    • Lofting of bed is not permitted
  • Two under-bed drawer units per resident, 24 inches deep x 30 inches wide x 20 inches high with two drawers in each. Drawers measure 10" tall x 30" wide x 18.5 deep.
  • Closet: Size 3 feet wide x 2 feet deep x 9 feet height, two shelves that can be adjusted higher or lower, no closet doors (students may use a tension rod and curtains if they desire)
  • Bedroom size: Approximately 11.5 feet x 15 feet
  • Electrical outlets are placed throughout the bedrooms and suite
  • Each bedroom and living area has cable and ethernet connections
• Bedroom windows:
  • All windows have mini blinds  
  • Floors two - five: bedroom windows are 70 inches wide x 69 inches long and have two panels, the window sill is 30 inches from the floor
  • Floors six - seven: most bedroom windows are 105.5 inches wide x 61 inches long and have three panels, the window sill is 30 inches from the floor
    • The following rooms on floors six and seven have the two-panel windows that measure 70 inches wide x 69 inches long:
      • 628A1&A2, 630B1&B2, 633B1&B2, 634A1&A2, 636B1&B2
      • 728A1&A2, 730B1&B2, 733B1&B2, 734A1&A2, 736B1&B2
• Bathroom: Toilet, shower (shower curtain rod and soap dish provided), sink, towel bars
• Ceilings are approximately 9 feet in the suites

Mailing Address

The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
(Student's Name)
West Campus Housing, Room (#)
515 Vine Street
Chattanooga, TN 37403-7111

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