Live Where You Love to Learn
The mission of the Office of Residential Life is to provide a high-quality residential living experience and to promote a co-curricular, living-learning environment for Tougaloo College residents. Concerned with all aspects of campus living, the department achieves its mission by providing an opportunity for group living, academic achievement, and social maturation in a democratic and diverse community. The department supports the principle of initiative, which acknowledges that students must accept personal responsibility for their development.
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Discover Four Distinct Living Communities
The residence halls provide an opportunity for group living, academic achievement and social adjustment. The degree to which a student benefits depends on his/her participation in the planning and implementation of activities and his/her acceptance of personal responsibility for growth and development.
There are four residence halls on the historic Tougaloo College campus for all students, new and returning. Some areas of housing are specified by classification and special initiatives. Housing assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis.
A.A. Branch Hall
Experience the classic college residence hall atmosphere in our historic A.A. Branch Hall. With its timeless architecture and prime location near academic buildings.
Berkshire Hall
Your gateway to college life! Berkshire A serves as the exclusive home for male students, creating a tight-knit community perfect for making your transition to college life.
Renner Hall
Welcome home! Renner Hall is exclusively designed for upper-classmen female students, providing a supportive environment for your college experience.
Rice Hall
Our largest and most vibrant residential community! Rice Hall offers diverse room styles and extensive social programming with the most beds on campus.
Apply
Welcome to The Loo! We are very excited to have you with us! If you're planning to live on campus, submit a housing application and $100 non-refundable fee as soon as possible. Once your housing fee is received, your application will be processed.
Freshman FAQs
Proper Address for Student Mail:
Residence Hall & Room Number
Tougaloo College
500 West County Line Road
Tougaloo, MS 39174
CASH SHOULD NOT BE SENT THROUGH THE MAIL.
Mail received in the summer will be returned to sender if student is not on campus. Students should have their address forwarded to a summer address at the end of the spring semester.
Meet the Staff
Albert Goines
Director of Residential Life
Tracey Paul
Director of Residential Life – Rice Hall
Hall Coordinators
Area Coordinator
- Vacant
Berkshire Hall (A)
- Vacant
Berkshire Hall (B)
- Mr. Kelly Thomas (Night Coordinator)
Renner Hall
- Ms ChaDonna Magee (Day Coordinator)
A.A. Branch Hall
- Mr. Philip Nyland (Day Coordinator)
- Mr. Neal Knox (Night Coordinator)
Rice Hall
- Ms. Angelica Brown (Night Coordinator)
Student Staff
Resident Assistants
The Resident Assistant is one of the most helpful and resourceful persons that you will interact with at Tougaloo College. These individuals are responsible for providing leadership, assistance, and support to you and the other members of your floor or area. R.A.s' are selected because of their leadership potential, interpersonal ability, positive attitude, and sense of commitment. The R.A. is your primary resource for information and assistance with any type of concern. Their major responsibilities are: (1) getting to know each person in the unit, (2) familiarizing students with residence hall/suite and College rules and regulations, (3) assisting with the enforcement of these rules and regulations, (4) helping residents maintain an environment for learning, (5) acting as a liaison between resident students and the Residence Life Office, (6) facilitating student-to-student and student-to-staff interaction, (7) assisting in the development of educational programs, and (8) serving weekly desk duty hours and weekend duty rotations. Take advantage of your living situation and utilize your Resident Assistant.
Desk Assistants
Desk Assistants are students who are scheduled through the work-study program to monitor the front desk in each hall and serve in the main departmental office. They are responsible for checking guest into residence hall. They greet visitors, answer the telephone, file paperwork, run campus errands and perform various other duties as assigned.
Visit or Contact Residential Life
We’re here to help with housing applications, room changes, and everything about life in the halls. Call, email, or stop by during business hours.
Not sure where to start? Reach out—our team will connect you to the right support.
Office Information
Tougaloo College
500 West County Line Road
Tougaloo, MS 39174
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