Resident Hall Handbook

GENERAL INFORMATION

Hall Custodian Each hall has at least one custodian working Monday through Friday to help keep the building clean. Although this team will maintain the basic cleanliness of the building, your assistance is needed to help keep your hall looking great! Maintenance Staff The maintenance mechanics repair things that are broken in the hall and do preventative maintenance to keep our building systems from breaking down. You may submit a maintenance request on the Housing Gateway to get some thing fixed in your room or residence hall. Community Service Officer (CSO) These staff members are employed by the University Police and work in conjunction with the RAs and hall staff to monitor the building when hall staff are not on duty. Additional Staff Members University Housing also has central office staff, technology staff, and other personnel who work to create a positive residence hall experience. These individuals work in various locations, including the Housing Office in 170 Price Commons.

WHAT TO BRING

Your room is your home! We encourage you to bring items with you that will make it just that. You’ll definitely want to bring: • Extra-long twin sheets • Towels and bathroom supplies • Cleaning supplies • Plates, bowls and eating utensils

(some of these items, among others, are also available at the front desk)

We also suggest you bring: • TV • Couch or futon • Small rug • Room decorations (i.e. pictures, posters, plants) • Additional lighting • Storage items • Surge protector Futons & couches need to be less than 80 inches long to fit under your lofted bed. An adjustable loft and micro-fridge are already in the room. Plus, the floor is carpeted from wall-to-wall. We want you to make your residence hall room as comfortable as possible. However, for safety reasons, there are a few things you should leave at home, such as: • Non-religious candles and incense • Pets (other than fish, see Pets policy) • Weapons (including concealed fire arms) • Explosives • Illicit drug paraphernalia and decorations • Pools • Cooking items with exposed elements • Alcohol and/or empty containers are against policy if you are under 21 WHAT NOT TO BRING

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