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> Room Decorating > To help make plans for your new home, we want to provide you with some information to make it a smooth process:

PLANNING YOUR PERFECT ROOM > With multiple room options, you can make UW Stout your home away from home.

> There must be a 30” wide by 72” tall path of egress from the door to the window. >The distance from the top of the mattress to the ceiling must be at least 25”

> Lofts may not be placed across the window.

>These room furnishing may NOT be moved or disconnected.

> Closets, walls, and doors

> Smoke detectors

> Desks and bookshelves (except in Antrim, Chinnock, Fleming, Froggatt, Hansen, Hovlid, Keith, McCalmont, Milnes, North and South Halls)

> Double Room

> Lofts

>The following are considered fire hazards and are NOT permitted:

11' x 15' x 7'8" (L x W x H)

> Lofts are included in each dorm room. > 12 different levels so that you can put it at a height you are comfortable with. > Set up your beds as bunks if you prefer that arrangement. > If you want to put a futon or couch under your loft, it should be 80” long or less. > The distance from the floor to the top of your lofted mattress is 72”.

X Hangings or decorations of combustible material such as cloth, flags, fishnets, wall hangings, crepe paper, Styrofoam, etc. X Natural vegetation of combustible nature such as Christmas trees, evergreen boughs, leaves, birch logs, etc. (Houseplants are fine)

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X Multiple plug-ins or extension cords with multiple plug-ins (use power strips) X Toasters, toaster ovens, and appliances with exposed heating elements.

72"

X The use and storage of flammable materials. X Candles or incense. No open flame objects (lit or unlit)

X The possession or use of fireworks, gunpowder, or explosive materials

X tampering with or altering any electrical outlets or light switches (including dimmer switches and installing additional wiring.)

80"

Double Extended Room < Triple Room < 11' x 15' x 7'8" (L x W x H) > The Double Extended and Triple room layouts are the same, a Triple room has three students and a Double Extended room only has two. Some Double Extended rooms will have three sets of furniture that will remain in the room.

> Computer Service

> All rooms and lounges have WIFI. Students will be issued a laptop and will not need to purchase any additional equipment.

> Cable TV

> There are common area TVs with cable available for student use.

> Renter’s Insurance

* At this time we do NOT anticipate being able to offer single rooms.

Non-Movable Furniture

Movable Furniture

> We strongly encourage you to have a renter’s insurance policy, if you are not already covered by a preexisting policy (some home/renter’s insurance will cover dependent’s college housing.)

> Room Size & Furnishings

> Above are examples of student room layouts. The dimensions are approximate and each room may vary. Students living in Antrim, Chinnock, Fleming, Froaggatt, Hansen, Hovlid, Keith, McCalmont, Milnes, North & South have movable dressers, desks & bookcases. > There is no need to bring a refrigerator or microwave as each room in furnished with a microfridge that includes a microwave, fridge and freezer. > The average size of a double room is