The Georgia State Village is moving

Georgia State University’s dorm is moving. Plans are being drawn up for a new dormitory in downtown Atlanta to open fall 2007.

The new facility will house 2,000 students on a 7-acre site, downtown on the corner of Piedmont Avenue and Ellis Street.

There is a small invitation-only event Feb. 11.

One student said building a new dorm would be a welcomed change because of the current conditions in the Village. She said the water shuts off sometimes without notice and that there is not enough maintenance staff to handle the needs of almost 2,000 students.

Another student said a new dorm would be more appealing,, but for the amount of money necessary to live in the Village, getting an apartment is better.

The Georgia State dorm is currently located on 9 acres in downtown Atlanta, near Centennial Olympic Park.

The GSU Village houses up to 2,000 undergraduates and consists of four residence halls named after Greek cities.

In the Village, students have access to a gym, two parking decks, a mailroom and a classroom.

In addition to the cost of living in the Village, the parking deck costs an additional $300 per semester. Some students claim there are not enough parking spaces for the number of students who live in the dorms.

The Village offers four- and six- bedroom apartments; each includes one bathroom for every two residents, a fully equipped kitchen and a shared living area. All bedrooms are private singles.

For Georgia State students not currently Village residents who would like to live in the Village, fall semester applications are accepted starting Feb. 1.

Applicants are encouraged to submit a completed application and a $25 fee as soon as possible because there is a waiting list; however, submitting an application does not guarantee a housing assignment. The rooms are assigned on a first come, first serve basis.

Current Village residents must submit the housing application and $25 application fee by Feb. 11 for priority consideration.