Welcome to Wilmington College and your home away from home where you can claim one of our rooms in the residential buildings of Austin and Pickett, or, as we like to call it around here, “AP.” Located on Elm Street, directly across from Herman Court/Raizk Arena, these co-ed buildings (alternating floors of male/female) are conjoined and have 4 floors of single, double, triple, and quad rooms. It’s like living with over 300 of your friends!
History:
Austin-The building is named after Dr. G.M. Austin and his family who were interested in the higher education of America’s youth. The construction of Austin began in 1955 and was completed by 1957.
Pickett-This building is named after Clarence Pickett, former head of the American Friends Service Committee with which Wilmington College has had many connections with through the years. Building began in 1965.
Amenities Include:
- Laundry areas on each floor
- TV/lounge area on each floor
- Private study rooms
- Air conditioning in each room
- Card entry-student access only