Lone Mountain East Residence Hall

Opening fall 2021

Perched on the eastern edge of the Hilltop, Lone Mountain East is a new residence hall that overlooks the Golden Gate Bridge, Marin Headlands, and Farallon Islands. Its two buildings connected by an aerial walkway create four separate interior courtyards, offering Dons the experience of independent city living alongside the convenience of being on campus.

History

San Francisco is many things: a tech epicenter, a cultural mecca, the most beautiful city in the world (in our minds, anyway). It’s also fairly small, land-wise: 49 square miles contains all that wonder. When space is at a premium, innovators have to get creative. And Dons are all about innovation. So, when we wanted to build a new residence hall in order to expand our student housing, we got creative and reconsidered how to use the spaces we already had. A parcel on Lone Mountain, consisting of underused tennis courts and auxiliary buildings, seemed like the perfect setting. When we landed on a building design that would work with the hilly topography and also satisfy our students’ educational and social needs, construction began. Lone Mountain East now stands ready to welcome Dons back to school in the fall.

Facts and Amenities

Population

All genders
600 residents
Primarily second-year students

Building

Two distinct buildings (four floors and five floors, respectively) connected by an overhead bridgeway
Co-ed floors with same-gender units
4bd/2ba units house four students with single occupancy in each bedroom
2bd/2ba units house four students with double occupancy in each bedroom

Location

Turk Blvd., between Masonic Ave. and Parker Ave.
Closest dining facility: Newly renovated Wolf & Kettle Dining Commons

Living-Learning Community

No living-learning communities currently in Lone Mountain East

Security

24-hour front desk located in each building
Key card required to access residential floors
Key card and code required to access rooms

Internet

WiFi throughout building

Community Areas

Student lounges and open courtyards in both buildings
Laundry room located in each building (laundry services are free to residents)

Recreation

Cable TV available via IPTV through WiFi
Flat screen TVs in lounges
Courtyards with engagement spaces that include a water feature, a fireplace, and a bocce court