south campus is a student residential area south of commonwealth avenue and separated from the main campus by the massachusetts turnpike. some of the larger buildings in that area have been converted into dormitories, while the rest of the south campus buildings are apartments. all were originally constructed as commercial apartment buildings and later purchased by the university. aside from the characteristic red plaques at their entrances, south campus buildings are indistinguishable from the other private residences in the area. since there are no central dining facilities in the south campus area, students from these dormitories can dine at warren towers or other facilities on the main campus.