LIFE ON CAMPUS
Welcome to University Park – Phase I
University Park Phase 1 consists of thirteen three-story buildings. Phase 1 consists of Caruthers A, B, & C, Thatcher, Sutton and Kidd Commons. Each apartment includes the following:
- Full size bed in private bedroom apartments, night stand, desk & chair per resident
- Loveseat, chair & coffee table (2 bedroom apartment)
- Loveseat, couch, chair, end table & coffee table (4 bedroom apartment)
- Mini fridge
- Internet connection (must have an ethernet cord to access internet)
There are community laundry rooms located within Thatcher Commons and Sutton Commons. The cost to wash is 75 cents per load and to dry is 75 cents per load.

Amenities
- Wifi and wired internet
- On-site laundry (75 cents/wash or dry)
- Central AC/Heat (controlled in unit)
- Outdoor patio
- Mini-refrigerator
- Efficiency sized kitchen with stove/oven combo
- Shared bathroom (with roommate)
- Dresser
- Desk w/ chair
- Chair
- Couch or loveseat
- Coffee/end table
- Full size beds
Rates
Room Space | Room Fee (per quarter/per resident) |
9 month lease (private room, two and four bedrooms) 2023-2024 | $2,140 |
12 month lease (two and four bedrooms) 2023-2024 | $1,760 |
Staff
Tim Searcy
Hall Director
Neilson D 102
P: 318.257.4917
Allan Howell
Resident Assistant
Neilson D 102
P: 318.257.4917
Katia Roach
Resident Assistant
Sutton B 102
P: 318.257.4917
Callan Thornton
Resident Assistant
Sutton B 102
P: 318.257.4917
Cecil Mills
Resident Assistant
Caruthers D 101
P: 318.257.4917
Justin Smith
Resident Assistant
Kidd C 101
P: 318.257.4917
Taylor Louviere
Resident Assistant
Caruthers D 101
P: 318.257.4917
Brennan Lonidier
Resident Assistant
Kidd C 101
P: 318.257.4917
Location
Mail and Packages:
Name as appears on your CWID
305 Wisteria St
Ruston, LA 71272
Perishable Deliveries:
Physical Address: Kidd Commons, 205 Western St. (A, B, C); Sutton Commons, 105 Western St. (A, B, C, D, E); Thatcher Commons, 301 Western St. (A, B); Caruthers Commons, 305 Western St. (A, B, C)