<p>What's the deal with Granville? I know a few people who will be staying there as freshman at Carolina next year, but I don't understand why it's extra $$. From what I have heard it is not affiliated with Carolina per se, but it is run by UNC? I'm kind of confused on this, so if someone can explain the "purpose" of Granville, I'd appreciate it (Besides the "convenient" location)!</p>
<p>Granville is a private dorm for UNC students. It cost more because it isn't part of the university. If you apply to live there, you know were you will be and and pick your own roomate. Granville is air conditioned which is a plus for some; also it won't be freshman only. </p>
<p>Check out the wensite for more information: <a href="http://www.granvilletowers.com/%5B/url%5D">http://www.granvilletowers.com/</a></p>
<p>Granville Towers is a private dorm -- it is not run by UNC. It is located next to campus but is a good hike to classes, student union, libraries, etc. It is an excellent location for downtown Chapel Hill. I lived in Granville East for three years in the '70s, and I liked it fine, but I liked the atmosphere on campus better. Probably best perk is you can have a car as a freshman if you live in Granville. I understand Granville has been remodeled, but then, so have many older dorms on campus. I told my daughter she could look at Granville, but she has decided to stay in an on-campus dorm.</p>
<p>From what I've seen, granville is much more "fratty" than the on-campus dorms. (after all, it is right next to all the frats). A lot of my granville friends ended up pledging fall or spring semester. and although it is a great location for franklin street, it's not as close as many think to classes. </p>
<p>granville is very seperate from the rest of unc, it seems to me. as weird as it sounds, i think a lot of it is because of the dining hall (granville has it's own, the agora.)</p>
<p>Granville also requires students to pay for a meal plan, which makes it look more expensive compared to dorms. I have no idea what a dorm room PLUS a meal plan would cost, but I bet it would be closer to Granville's sticker price than you'd think. And Granville made a big deal about actually lowering its price this past year. The real plus of Granville is that it is much closer to classes and the "core" campus than are the south campus dorms. South campus to class is a REAL hike. The Granville rooms are pretty much like any dorm room---small. Two rooms share a bath in between. Granville appears to be well-maintained. While not owned by UNC, Granville has resident hall advisors on each floor, and students must abide by all the regulations of UNC-owned dorms, and are subject to the same sanctions if they fail to do so. So, when it's all said and done, living in Granville isn't all that different. If you just really don't want to live on south campus, living in Granville is a viable option---at least you'll go in knowing that you'll be on the "main" campus.</p>
<p>The people I've talked to who are staying in Granville were rather snotty... I personally don't think I'd enjoy it there. I'm sticking on campus ...lol</p>
<p>thanks for the advice everyone!</p>
<p>How much is Granville?</p>
<p>Granville does have the reputation of being more fraternity or sorority-oriented, but bear in mind that less than 20% of the students at UNC are part of the Greek system. Also, I think it is really important to go to Chapel Hill with no preconceived notions about people. That's what is great about college---there is something for everyone! Don't judge people as "snotty" or have stereotypes of what kind of people live where. Just go and enjoy! This isn't high school anymore! Don't like someone? You never have to see them or talk to them, simply because you won't make the extra effort it may take to get to know them. Easy enough!</p>
<p>Obviously not everyone who lives in Granville goes Greek or parties really hard. But I would say stick to on-campus housing unless:
A. You're pretty sure you're going Greek.
B. You require your living area to not having drinking policies. (not like campus ones are stringent, but Granville's are non-existant.
C. You're unable to walk 15 minutes to class if you live on south campus.
D. You really need a car.</p>
<p>And if its the walking that bothers you, then you'll be happy to know UNC is increasing the % of freshmen living on north campus.</p>
<p>granville food(agora) is good. i live in the east building which is kinda like a study building. west has a reputation of a party building. the good thing is its really close to most of my classes. i spend only 5 mins walking to my class. this is good because sometimes i can walk back to my room and take a nap and then walk back to another class.</p>
<p>Before u get your room, they will ask you to fill a room assignment form. And i filled it in a very nerdy style such as i sleep early, i listen to the music by an earphone not by a stereo, i love very good hygiene. As a result, i got my suitemate who is a party guy i could feel the bass of his music clearly, it shakes the floor at 2am almost every night. and he also smoked in his room(the A/C is shared between you and your suitemate) so i could smell that. and sometimes i saw a used “trojan” on the hallway. i dont know whether its weird for americans because im international student. and u gotta wait till friday(they will clean things every friday).</p>
<p>in conclusion, if u dont get a suitemate like mine. you are going to be totally fine. Granville staff is friendly and helpful. but its a littile bit expensive.</p>
<p>There’s at least one study floor in West too, but at least one floor is always “rocking”. I think they try to spread them out- you can request academic or substance free floors if you want. Hopefully you will be well matched on the roommate questionairre. All the campus buildings are substance free, so no smoking or drinking allowed. The Substance Free at Granville simply means you can’t come back to the room drunk. Otherwise, they won’t regulate what you do off campus and your roommate may come in under the influence. There is very little difference in the cost of Granville and on-campus dorms. Granville is now university-owned, so they do have the same rules as other dorms. I know students on full scholarships who live in Granville, as well as those who are from wealthy families. There’s a good mixture. There are other posts on here if you’re interested in looking at them that will give you a good idea. They also have a Facebook page if you’re interested. Good luck!</p>
<p>Live in Granville if you’d like to never leave your dorm. Kids there never leave. It’s weird.</p>