The Village includes:
- 200-seat theater
- The Hub - a 14,000 square foot student collaboration space
- Beautiful green spaces & outdoor courtyards
- Student lounges
- Gaming lounge
- Campus programming space
- Viewing party space
- 24/7 unattended retail/convenience store
- 24/7 PharmaBox vending machine
- Shake Smart
The Housing & Residence Life Office is also located on the first floor of River next to Shake Smart
Located on McAlister Drive between Freret and Willow streets, Lake and River Residence Halls joins Bayou and Fogelman Halls, which opened in fall 2025 allowing most juniors to reside on campus.
The new residence hall features double suite-style rooms and includes study lounges, kitchens, meeting spaces and apartment space for resident directors, who will provide leadership and oversight for the residential community.
Designed by local firm Eskew Dumez Ripple.