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.
Room Features
Bedroom
One standard XL twin bed per resident
One desk, chair, and bookshelves per resident
Microfridge® (refrigerator/freezer/microwave combo)
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
resser 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
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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
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From the North on Hwy 281 (airport)
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- 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.
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From the South on Hwy 281 (downtown/Riverwalk and Corpus Christi)
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- 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.
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From the North on I-35 (Austin)
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- 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.
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From the East on I-10 (Houston)
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- 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.
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From the West on I-10 (El Paso)
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- 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.
Accessibility Accommodations
Contact
For further assistance, please call the Trinity University Police Department at 210-999-7070.
Downloadable Maps
Accessibility Route Map (PDF)