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Anderson Hall (1968, later renovated), air-conditioned with private baths and an elevator, provides residence for 144 women. The five-story building has a spacious lobby and wireless access.

Anderson House (1912), the former residence of founding President Dr. and Mrs. R. C. Anderson, serves as a comfortable setting for special occasions and receptions.

Davis Hall (1964, later renovated) is an air-conditioned men's residence hall accommodating 102 students. It has a private lounge and reception area and baths on each floor. Davis Hall is also the home to an indoor climbing wall facility. Davis Hall has wireless internet as well.

Gaither Hall (1935, later renovated) houses the President's Office, Advancement Office, Alumni Office, Communications Office, Registrar's Office, Business Office, Admissions Office, and Financial Aid Office. Gaither Chapel, classrooms, a language and music laboratory, music faculty offices, and the Fellowship Hall are also located in Gaither Hall. This building was given to the college by Mrs. R.C. Anderson as a memorial to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Hall Gaither.
 

Howerton Hall (1979, later renovated), an air-conditioned men's residence hall housing 112 students, has private or adjoining baths for all rooms. Howerton Hall has wireless internet access.
 

Howerton Dining Hall (1950, later renovated) provides food service for students, faculty, staff, and guests. A small, private room is also available for group meetings.
 

L. Nelson Bell Library (1972, later renovated) is a centrally-located facility containing more than 78,000 bound volumes, access to numerous full-text journals, ample study rooms, and a computer lab available for student and community use. The Bell Library belongs to a consortium of college libraries, which greatly enhances study and research by making more than 500,000 volumes available from colleges throughout western North Carolina. The college has installed a campuswide fiber-optic computer network linking the computer lab with the campus and providing access to the Internet. Hamilton Gallery (1997) is located on the mezzanine of the library and provides space for student art as well as traveling and local exhibitions.

The Bell Library also houses the Health and Counseling Center on campus.
 

McAlister Gymnasium (1954, later renovated) provides class facilities for health, physical education, and outdoor education classes, coach and faculty offices, locker rooms, a weight room, and a gym.

McGowan Center for Christian Studies (1998)  houses Bible and Religion faculty offices, classrooms, and conference and seminar rooms, as well as the Chaplain's Office. The 212-seat Chapel of the Prodigal features a fresco based on the return of the prodigal son by internationally known artist Ben Long.

McGregor Hall (1942, later renovated), an air-conditioned women's residence hall, features an extensive lobby dominated by a large stone fireplace. McGregor Hall has wireless internet access.

McLeod Hall houses the offices of the social sciences, English, and foreign languages faculty, as well as the Career Center.

Morgan Hall (1969, later renovated) provides ample classroom space for science and mathematics classes and well-equipped laboratories in addition to faculty offices, a large lecture hall, and a seminar room.  The communications department is also located in Morgan Hall.

Newell Athletic Field (1982), with a spectacular view of the mountains, contains a collegiate baseball field literally carved out of the mountainside. Physical education classes and intramural sports are also conducted on this field.

W. H. Belk Campus Center (1985) is centrally located beside Gaither Hall. This beautiful building includes a large mall area with student mail boxes; the campus bookstore; document center; offices for academic affairs, student services, and the art and business faculty; classrooms; and a computer lab.