Lightner Hall

Overview

5 Floors | Co-ed | 120 Residents

Camille Lightner Hall is located between Prassel and Thomas Halls on the west side of campus and is attached to Thomas Hall. It is one of the most popular residence halls for upperclassmen on campus, primarily due to its unique set-up. Each suite shares a central living room area, and each room has its own bathroom.

Pricing and Meal Plan Guide

Bedroom

One standard XL twin bed per resident

One desk, chair, and bookshelves per resident

Microfridge® (refrigerator/freezer/microwave combo)

Curtains over the windows

Smoke detectors

Air conditioning and heat

Ethernet port and wifi

Bathroom

One towel bar per resident

Built-in cabinets and drawers for storage

Provided shower curtain or door

Closet

Walk-in closet

Hanging full-body mirror

Dresser with five drawers per resident

Floor Plans

Dimensions: 11 ft., 5 in. x 16 ft., 7 in.
Area: 191 ft²

Customize Your Room
Rearrange your room how you'd like it to be! Beds can be configured in different ways:

Standard single bed
Bunk Beds
Lofted Beds

Hall Amenities

Lightner Tea Room

Direct access to a computer lab and study lounge in Thomas (third floor)

Laundry room (second and fourth floors)

Vending machines (first and third floors)

Secure key card-controlled access for all rooms

Living room and balcony for each suite

Bi-weekly housekeeping service

Lightner Tea Room

Lightner rooms have plenty of space and built in above the desk storage which provides storage and a place for more decorations

Similar to North, Lightner rooms have a common area that allow you and your roommates to hang out all together

Lightner Hall sleeps 118; indoor corridors

Directions and Parking

Address: One Trinity Place, San Antonio, TX 78212

Campus map

Building Closed to Campus Visitors

Due to the coronavirus pandemic, Trinity University buildings and facilities are currently closed to the public. Buildings are locked 24/7; TigerCards will allow access to the following building during the times:

Monday-Sunday
Building residents only (no visitors)

Directions To Trinity University

From the North on Hwy 281 (airport)
Proceed to Interstate 281 South. Travel south on Hwy 281 for approximately 4 miles. Exit at Hildebrand Avenue and turn right at the light off the highway. Turn left at the first stoplight onto Devine Road/Stadium Drive. (If you reach Shook Avenue, you have gone too far.) Veer right at the yield sign at the bottom of the hill. Turn right onto the 1st road into campus.
From the South on Hwy 281 (downtown/Riverwalk and Corpus Christi)
Travel north on Interstate 281 North/37 North. Exit at Hildebrand Avenue and turn left at the light off the highway. Turn left at the first stoplight, not including those at the highway intersection, onto Devine Road/Stadium Drive. (If you reach Shook Avenue, you have gone too far.) Veer right at the yield sign at the bottom of the hill. Turn right onto the 1st road into campus.
From the North on I-35 (Austin)
Travel north on Interstate 281 North/37 North. Exit at Hildebrand Avenue and turn left at the light off the highway. Turn left at the first stoplight, not including those at the highway intersection, onto Devine Road/Stadium Drive. (If you reach Shook Avenue, you have gone too far.) Veer right at the yield sign at the bottom of the hill. Turn right onto the 1st road into campus.
From the East on I-10 (Houston)
Travel west on Interstate 10 and exit Interstate 281 North/37 North. On Hwy 281 North, exit at Hildebrand Avenue and turn left at the light off the highway. Turn left at the first stoplight onto Devine Road/Stadium Drive. (If you reach Shook Avenue, you have gone too far.) Veer right at the yield sign at the bottom of the hill. Turn right onto the 1st road into campus.
From the West on I-10 (El Paso)
Travel east on Interstate 10. Exit at Hildebrand Avenue (Exit 566B). Turn left on Hildebrand and travel approximately two miles. At the intersection of Hildebrand and Devine Road/Stadium Drive, Trinity will be located on your right. (If you reach Hwy 281, you have gone too far.) Turn right onto Stadium Drive. Veer right at the yield sign at the bottom of the hill. Turn right onto the 1st road into campus.

Parking

Residents
There are three parking lots close to Lightner Hall:

Lot Y in front of first-floor entrance
Lot W next to the first-floor side entrance to Thomas Hall
Lot X off Shook Avenue in front of the third-floor entrance

Visitors
The closest visitor parking spots are available in either Lot V (attached to Prassel Hall) or in Lot U, between the outdoor swimming pool and tennis courts.