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Pearce Ford Tower


Pearce Ford Tower (PFT) is a 27 story residence hall located on the south end of campus housing 857 students. This landmark hall was built in 1970 and is the tallest residence hall in Kentucky. PFT was completely renovated in 2009. The 27th floor features a large community multi-purpose space, featuring two TV lounges, billiard/ping pong tables, and a study room with the best view on campus. PFT is located in the First Year Village next to a dining location and a convenience store.

Community Style
Community Style

Each floor shares a bathroom with private, locking stalls.

Population
All Female (2023-2024)Co-Ed (2024-2025)
Eligibility
Open to All Students
Extended Living
Extended Living (2024-2025)

Extended living halls remain open during Thanksgiving break, winter break, and spring break. All other halls will close during those periods. 

Students who live in extended living halls must opt-in to winter break housing to remain on campus during any portion of that period, and a $450 housing charge will be assessed to their student account. 

 


Moveable Furniture

Adjustable XL Twin Bed

Desk

Desk Chair

2-Shelf Bookcase

Dresser

Closet

Trash Bin

Recycling Bin 

Window Blinds

Amenities

Wifi

Ethernet Access

Air Conditioning

Elevators

Vending Machines

Ice Machine

Community Bathrooms

Laundry Room

Free Laundry

Community Areas

Study Rooms

Multiple Community / TV Lounges

Kitchen on Every Floor (except 26th)

Lobby

24-Hour Security & Information Desk

 

  


Dimensions are approximate, as rooms may vary slightly.

 

Room: 138"W x 177"L 

Bed Ends: 85"W x 39"H; Can raise up to 36"

Mattress: 36"W x 84"L x 8"H

Dresser: 29.5"W x 30"H x 23"D

Shelf: 29.5"W x 30"H x 13"D 

Window: 42.5"W x 46.5"H

Desk 

24"W x 48"L x 30.5"T

Chair Opening: 31.5"W

Top Drawers (2): 12"W x 4.5"D

Bottom Drawer: 12"W x 6"D 

Wardrobe

Full Length: 72"

Hanging Area: 34.5"W x 57"H x 24.5"D 

Drawers (2): 15" W x 17" L x 6" D 

Outlets 

Electrical Outlets: 12

Ethernet Outlets: 2

Cable Coax: 1

  


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1766 Avenue of Champions, Room ###

Bowling Green, KY 42101-6440

 

 


(270) 936-2442

 


 

Fire Evacuation Plans

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Safe Areas

Interior stairwells

First and second floors

Lobby area away from glass

Avoid the 27th floor 


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 Last Modified 4/11/24