Fall Housing

Beacon Station Apartments

Beacon Station Apartments are located at 1480 Wrightsboro Rd, Augusta, GA 30901.

Mail Services
Your address for receiving mail and packages is: 

<<Student Name>>
1480 Wrightsboro Rd, Apt #
Augusta, GA 30901

The following will be provided for your unit:

  • Living room furniture (sofa, chair, end table, coffee table, lamp)
  • Dining room furniture (table with four chairs)
  • Bedroom furniture (extra-long twin beds, residents share a nightstand, lamp, and dresser w/mirror)
  • Washer and dryer
  • Full kitchen, including refrigerator and microwave (see FAQ below)
  • WiFi is provided.  When you arrive your modem and instructions will be located in your room.
  • Gated parking lot and free parking in designated area (note: you’ll want to purchase your campus parking pass if you plan to park on-campus)
  • Bike and scooter storage: Please store in your unit or with a lock in designated area
  • Shuttles will pick up every 15 minutes on weekdays, every 30 minutes on weekend
Furniture Layout

Consider bringing the following items:

These are approved for use in Housing and Residence Life and are not provided. Be sure to check with your roommate(s) so duplicate items are not brought.

  • Cellphone/charger
  • Laptop/charger
  • Television or tablet
  • Bed linens
  • Broom & dustpan or small vacuum
  • Clothing (only what you need)
  • Flashlight
  • Glasses/contacts
  • Medicine/prescriptions
  • Personal toiletries
  • Pillows, mattress pad
  • School supplies, flash drive, backpack
  • Surge protector power strip (required for all electronics)
  • Storage bins
  • Towels, trashcans, washcloths, bathmat
  • Kitchen essentials
  • Small kitchen appliances
  • Cleaning supplies, laundry detergent
  • Clothes hangers

Other Things to Consider

Window Coverings

Blinds are provided for windows in apartments. Blinds may not be removed. Curtains are allowed if hung using tension rods. Window dimensions can vary slightly from building to building so it is recommended you wait until after your move-in to measure for curtains.

Mini Refrigerators

Personal compact refrigerators with freezer units are permitted and must meet the following specifications. Only one is allowed per bedroom.

If you choose to purchase your own mini-fridge / compact refrigerator with a freezer unit, it must meet the following specifications:

  • Maximum 3.4 cubic foot total capacity freezer/refrigerator
  • ENERGY STAR rated
  • Have only ONE plug that is directly plugged into the wall

Frequently Asked Questions

  • In the apartments, are our bedrooms assigned, or do we get to pick which bedroom we are in?
    Bedrooms are assigned.
  • Are the apartment kitchens fully stocked?
    Kitchens in apartments include standard refrigerator, stove, oven, and microwave. You may bring other small kitchen appliance items. You must bring kitchen essentials like silverware, dishes, pots/pans, utensils, towels, trash can, etc.
  • Can we have mini fridges in the apartments?
    Yes, but please be mindful of possible space limitations.
  • What is the closet storage situation?
    Most apartments have a walk-in closet per bedroom, but please coordinate with your roommate to plan for the space.

Things NOT to bring

Some items on this list are specifically prohibited by law and/or University policy. Please note that students found with these and/or other prohibited items in their room or apartment will be asked to remove the item and may be subject to student conduct action. U-hauls are prohibited during the move-in process. Some items prohibited by law may be subject to immediate confiscation by university officials.

  • Air conditioners – including window and portable units
  • Alcohol (if under 21 years of age)
  • Ammunition
  • Candles, incense and open flame items including candle and wax warmers
  • Command Strips, large nails, staples, screws, wall anchors, poster putty or tape*
  • Electric, charcoal or gas grills
  • Electric blankets, bed warmers
  • Electronic skateboards
  • Explosives and fireworks
  • Dartboards
  • Deep freezers/compact freezers
  • Drugs
  • Drug paraphernalia
  • Halogen lamps
  • Hot plates/Induction cooktops
  • Multi-plug outlet adapters or power strips, extension cords (without an internal circuit breaker)
  • Paintball guns
  • Pets
  • Plug-in style air fresheners
  • Space heaters
  • Upholstered furniture that is not fire retardant
  • Waffle makers
  • Wading pools, spas
  • Waterbeds
  • Water coolers
  • Weapons (bladed, blunt, projectile, etc.)
  • Wireless routers**

* Approved items for hanging: High and Mighty Hooks (for drywall only), white sticky tack for posters and pictures, tension rods for curtains and storage needs, over-the-door hooks for doors, beds, etc., magnetic hooks for metal surfaces, freestanding shelving, freestanding towel or drying rack, suction cup hooks for smooth surfaces, clamp hooks and shelves. Please DO NOT hang anything from the ceiling or sprinkler system.

** Wireless routers are not allowed in University Housing. Wireless printers that communicate in the 2.4 of 5 Gigahertz (GHz) frequency are not allowed in University Housing. If a printer supports wireless communication and a wired connection, the printer is permitted only if the wireless communication is disabled.