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This is our Home

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Ride the Wave

Life on PBA’s campus has an energy all its own. You’ll have daily access to activities, events and exceptional facilities across our campus that will help you make the most of your PBA experience.

Hang Your Hat

Our residence facilities include suite-style, apartments and traditional room options, and each has its own charm, feel and amenities.

  • Baxter Hall—Baxter is a four-story residence hall reserved for female students with 120 suite-style rooms, lounge areas, computer labs, laundry facilities and study and TV rooms.

 

  • Coastal Towers—Coastal Towers is a nine-story apartment building with 42 one- and two-bedroom apartments, mailboxes inside the building, laundry facilities and a rooftop pool. This housing is for graduate students, faculty and staff only.

 

  • Johnson Hall—Johnson Hall is a five-story, female-only residence hall with 60 suite-style rooms and a common area with a baby grand piano, kitchen, computer lab, prayer room and laundry.

 

  • Oceanview Hall—Oceanview features 92 rooms, lounge areas and laundry facilities on each floor and a computer lab in the main lobby area.

 

  • Rinker Hall—Rinker is a five-story, male-only hall with 60 suite-style rooms and a computer lab, laundry facilities and kitchen in the main lobby.

 

  • Watson Hall—PBA is proud to introduce our new 163,000-square-foot, eight-story student residence hall. Located at the corner of South Dixie Highway and Pembroke Place, the new state-of-the-art residence hall is conveniently situated near the center of the PBA campus and a short walk to all that West Palm Beach has to offer.

 

  • Weyenberg Hall—Weyenberg is a two-story residence with 12 rooms and houses primarily students in the Supper Honors Program, with a shared main lounge, kitchen and laundry.
on-campus dining

Dining on campus isn’t one size fits all. Our meal plans were designed to meet your unique needs. If you are looking to enjoy a meal with friends or just a snack on the go – we’ve got a plan to fit every appetite. 
 

All resident students are required to purchase a meal plan.

Resident Life office will be able to assist with queries regarding meal plan options. For more information on meal plans, check out the Meal Plan 101 page!

We’ve kept what’s most important to you in mind, building in the convenience, flexibility, quality, value and healthy options you deserve. Explore our meal plan options to learn more about what would be the best fit for you.

West Palm Beach & South Florida

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Bask in It

There’s a reason more than seven million visitors from around the world travel to Palm Beach County every year. The opportunities here—from surfing and scuba diving, to opera and art, to Fortune 500 companies and innovative start-ups—are among the best in the world. As a PBA student, they’ll be right outside your door.

Fun in the Sun

We’re located along the beautiful Intracoastal Waterway and just minutes from more than 50 miles of pristine beaches. You’ll find daily opportunities for surfing, scuba diving, paddleboarding, rowing, fishing, free diving, and taking in some of the most beautiful sunrises you’ll ever see. Nearby outlets include:

  • 164 golf courses and 54 parks
  • The Lake Trail
  • PGA National Resort & Spa
  • Grassy Waters Preserve
  • Peanut Island
  • Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge
  • Okeeheelee Park
  • John D. MacArthur Beach State Park
  • McCarthy’s Wildlife Sanctuary
  • The Four Arts Botanical Gardens
  • Phipps Skate Park
  • Manatee Lagoon
  • Loggerhead Marinelife Center
  • Lion Country Safari
  • Palm Beach Zoo
  • Palm Beach International Equestrian Center
  • The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches
  • Roger Dean Stadium (Jupiter)

Get Starstruck

Some of the most talented artists in the world perform just minutes from our campus every year. And when it’s time to shop or grab a bite, CityPlace features eclectic shops and more than 30 restaurants. Nearby attractions include:

  • Norton Museum of Art
  • Palm Beach Opera
  • Palm Beach International Film Festival
  • Raymond Kravis Center for the Performing Arts
  • South Florida Science Center and Aquarium
  • Meyer Amphitheater
  • Northwood Village
  • Antique Row
  • Sunfest—Florida’s Largest Waterfront Music Festival
  • The Warehouse District
  • Lake Worth Street Painting Festival
  • Canvas Outdoor Museum
  • Art Palm Beach
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Immerse Yourself

West Palm Beach is equally rich in resources and outlets for academic, internship and professional experiences. Some of these include:

  • Nearly 200 elementary, middle and high schools
  • Top companies like Northwestern Mutual, IBM, Pratt & Whitney and U.S. Foods
  • More than 150 biotech, medical device and pharmaceutical companies
  • More than 200 healthcare providers within 50 miles

Where the Action Is

Forbes has ranked West Palm Beach 41st for job growth in the entire nation, and in the top 40 of “Best Places for Business and Career.”

On the Leading Edge

Palm Beach County is home to elite biomedical tech facilities including Scripps Florida Research Institute and Max Planck Florida Institute for Neuroscience; and South Florida boasts the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis.

Get In the Game

You’ll be just a few hours from catching the action provided by the NFL’s Miami Dolphins, NBA’s Miami Heat, MLB’s Miami Marlins and the NHL’s Florida Panthers.