Glades Park Towers (GPT)
Glades Park Towers is a suite-style residence hall consisting of both double and single rooms. The Towers caters to every student's needs, including its own Outtakes convenience store, which is centrally located in the lobby - a perfect place to grab a quick bite while on the go.
Every room in Glades Park Towers is fully furnished. All bedrooms feature unlimited access to Ethernet connections and basic cable television service. Additionally, Glades Park Towers offers a 24-hour desk operation, floor study lounges, multipurpose room with large-screen TV, laundry facilities, conference room, computer lab, classroom and the convenience store.
Features for each room include an extra-long bed (36" X 80" extra-long twin mattress), desk, chair and dresser. Residents may bring a small refrigerator and/or microwave. Refrigerators should be 3.6 cubic feet or smaller and should have a maximum of 400 watts at 120 volts. Microwave ovens should be 1.4 cubic feet capacity or smaller and should have a maximum of 1,100 watts at 120 volts.
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All students living in Glades Park Towers participate in the First-Year Student Housing (FYSH) Program and take a college success course, SLS 1503, in the Fall semester; for convenience many sections of this class are offered within the building.
Glades Park Towers Amenities Include:
- 602 beds, 96 singles
- 24-hour desk operation
- Floor study lounges
- Computer lab on the first floor
- Conference room
- Convenience store � Outtakes
- Multipurpose room with large-screen TV
- Mailroom services
- Laundry room
- Basic cable TV
- Community kitchen
- Ice machine
- Wireless and Ethernet internet access
The FYSH Program At Glades Park Towers:
The First Year Student Housing (FYSH) Program at Glades Park Towers provides you the opportunity to succeed as you make the transition to college life. As a resident of GPT, you are automatically part of this program with 600 other students.
Requirements of the FYSH Program:
- Be a resident of Glades Park Towers
- Be taking college courses for the first time
- Enroll in SLS 1503: Learning Strategies and Human Development during the Fall semester
- Participate in the Freshman Reading program
With FYSH you will:
- Develop a connection with Florida Atlantic University
- Become an active participant in your floor, building and campus communities
- Take part in educational, social and personal development activities
- Develop and improve leadership skills
As a resident in the FYSH program, you are strongly encouraged to participate in the FYSHing Tournament. You will earn points for attending campus and community events, maintaining a strong GPA and participating in intramural sports. Points are tracked by Residence Life staff and FYSHing Tournament winners are announced on a monthly, semester and yearly basis.
Floor Plans:
Suite with 2 Double Rooms
Room Rate for 2011-2012 per semester:
Double: $2,853.25
Suite with 2 Single rooms and one Double Room
Room Rate for 2011-2012 per semester:
Single: $3,712.05
Double: $2,853.25
Super Double Room
Room Rate for 2011-2012 per semester:
Super Double: $3,435.20
Room Dimensions:
Singles (Rooms ending in A or B) - 13'5" X 9'2"
Doubles (rooms ending in C) - 20'2" X 10'4"
Double (rooms ending in D) - 16'1" X 12'9"
Double (rooms ending in R or L) - 19'8" X 10'
