TIFTON — An annual migration of students larger than the population of many small towns in Georgia is about to settle in on the campus of Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College.

Dr. Chris Kinsey, Director of Residence Life, says a few spaces are still available in ABAC Place and ABAC Lakeside for students who need a place to live for the fall semester which begins on Aug. 10.

“With only a handful of rooms remaining, students who need housing should contact the office as soon as possible,” said Kinsey.

On-campus housing at ABAC provides a space for 1,324 students annually. ABAC Place is a “home away from home” to 835 upperclassmen, and ABAC Lakeside serves as an engaging living experience for 489 freshmen students. Both facilities filled up last fall.

“There are some differences between Place and Lakeside,” said Kinsey. “ABAC Place is apartment-style housing with four individual rooms, two bathrooms, a kitchen, and common room. Lakeside is a suite-style setting consisting of either two private bedrooms with one shared bathroom or two shared bedrooms with two shared bathrooms and a kitchenette.”

Students who live more than 50 miles away from the campus are required to live in one of the on-campus residences but any student may live on campus. An online application and application fee of $235 are required for admittance into campus housing.

All rooms are completely furnished but Kinsey advises that students should have a “top 10” list of extra items when they move in. These items include a computer, a television, kitchen supplies, a shower curtain, linens, window curtains, a garbage can with trash bags, a vacuum and broom, plunger and basic cleaning supplies.

Just don’t bring your favorite four-legged friend unless it’s a horse which can be stabled near the ABAC Rodeo Arena on a space available basis.

“As far as pets are concerned, only fish in small tanks are permitted,” Kinsey said.

ABAC students serving as community assistants play an important role at both ABAC Lakeside and ABAC Place.

“The CAs are the frontline staff and serve in an on-call rotation to support full-time on-call staff,” said Kinsey. “They are there for every student living on campus and wear a number of different hats including counselors, problem-solvers, and mediators.”

For more information on living on campus, students should contact the Office of Student Life and Housing at (229) 391-5140.