Beautiful Norton Road Residence Hall will be our residence again this year. Opened in the Fall of 2005, this 290-bed hall is a return to “couples-friendly” and private lodging in a new air-conditioned (controls in rooms), non-smoking, community-based environment. No more than two people will share a bath, and couples will have their own private bathroom. Each room contains at least one Ethernet port with free high-speed internet, 1 phone port, and a cable TV port. Each floor has 2 fully appointed kitchen/lounge areas with TVs. Norton Hall’s large lobbies are ideal for our evening jam sessions. Below are layouts of typical double and single occupancy rooms in Norton.

 

On-campus residence halls provide the “camp” camaraderie of staying with other dulcimer people for the week in a central location. You’re “going back to college.” The accommodations are clean and modern, but this is not a luxury hotel – no room service, no wake-up call, no maid service, and bathrooms are shared as described above. You receive linens and a couple of towels for the week. You will need to bring clothes hangers and may want to bring along extra towels and washcloths, extra pillow, and a small desk lamp. Those who like a soft bed often bring a foam pad. Most of our participants favor these accommodations, finding them quite comfortable. We save a limited number of handicapped-accessible rooms if you register early. If you require different accommodations you can request from us a list of area lodgings or campgrounds. 
On-campus accommodations are sold as a package with all meals included, beginning with the Sunday night banquet at the Hinds University Center and going through breakfast on Friday morning in the all-you-can-eat university dining hall. Tasty coffee break fare is included. WCU’s room/meals packages offer cost savings and more convenience than having to use off-site hotels and restaurants. This can save you considerable expense, but be aware that portions of the room/meals package are not negotiable.