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Frequently Asked Questions

General FAQs

Residential life is an important part of your liberal arts college experience; all undergraduate students are expected to live on campus. Doing so gives you more opportunities to deepen you learning, build relationships, make friends, and have fun.

If you are a first-year student, you'll likely be assigned to either Walters Hall or Winship Hall. Students who submit their housing application early have the option to select your own roommates using the Roomeez roommate search with the eRezLife housing portal. If you don't select a roommate, or if you complete your housing application after mid June, Residence Life staff will match you.

We assign transfer students across all our halls based upon availability.

If you are a rising sophomore, junior or senior, you'll participate in a housing selection process during the spring semester. You can find your housing assignment and any roommates posted on your eRezLife dashboard as soon as your assignment is made.

Most mattresses are extra-long twin. Bringing your own mattress cover is recommended and students are also welcome to bring their own mattress pads for added comfort.

All residence halls have microwaves and refrigerators in their common areas for residents to share. In addition, students are allowed to have one mini-fridge per bedroom (fridges must measures no more than 2.7 cubic feet and use no more than 1.5 amps of electricity). No other appliances are allowed within bedrooms but students may use and store small appliances such as coffee machines and toasters in common kitchen spaces.

Students can stay on campus during semester or holiday breaks. You will be required to register for any break in which you would like to stay on campus. Additional housing charges will be applied to student accounts for any undergraduate students approved to stay during the winter break. Dining halls are not open during the break periods, and campus services are limited.
Whenever practical, we always recommend communicating with your roommate first. It’s important to approach and address your roommate in the same respectful manner you would want them to talk to you. Resident Assistants (RA) can also provide guidance and support to help you resolve roommate issues and communication challenges. Please ask your RA for help with your situation. RAs will often facilitate mediation. If problems persist, the RA will turn to professional Res Life staff for additional assistance.
Safety is our first priority. Supporting students who are facing challenges is one of our primary goals. Regardless of the situation, getting help is very important. Please see our Department of Public Safety page for campus safety resources.

What to Bring to College 

  • Shower shoes (flip-flops)
  • Towels
  • Pillows, Twin XL bedsheets and blankets
  • Reading lamp
  • Noise-cancelling headphones/earbuds
  • Fan
  • Lap desk/study pillow
  • Bath tote (to carry bathroom items)
  • Raincoat and umbrella
  • Storage crates and stackable containers
  • Dry-erase markers (there are boards outside your door)
  • Toiletries
  • School Supplies
  • Small posters and decorations to help you feel at home
  • Flashlight (with proper size batteries)
  • Tap light
  • Drawer liners
  • Shoe rack 
  • Posters and pictures 
  • Command strips to hang posters 
  • Small rug or carpet (rooms measure approximately 12 feet by 14 feet)
  • Curtains (no valances needed) 
  • Personal computer or laptop 
  • Radio or stereo 
  • Clock/radio
  • Iron 
  • Accent pillows 
  • Batteries (all sizes) 
  • Bottle/can opener
  • Laundry basket or bag 
  • Detergent/fabric softener/stain remover 
  • Food (snacks, dietary needs) 
  • Sewing kit
  • Toolkit (nails, hammer, screwdriver, etc.) 
  • Gym bag 
  • Exercise items (clothes, shoes small weights)
  • Desk lamp 
  • Extension cord 
  • Multi-plug adapters (120V/15A) 
  • Surge protectors
  • Clothes hangers 
  • Coffee maker (can be stored in your room and used in the kitchen area)
  • Cups, plates, bowls (some w/lids), forks and spoons
  • Make-up and skincare
  • Make-up mirror
  • Razors
  • Soap or body wash
  • Tweezers
  • Nail/foot care
  • Hair-care products
  • Deodorant
  • Dental floss
  • Tissues
  • Brush/comb/pick
  • First Aid Kit
  • Suntan lotion/spray
  • Aspirin or other pain reliever
  • Vitamins/prescription medicines
  • Bug spray
  • Cough drops
  • Thermometer
  • Hydrogen peroxide/alcohol
  • Any other personal hygiene items you may need
  • Broom & dustpan
  • Lint brush
  • Hand-held vacuum
  • Cleaning fluids
  • Paper towels

  • Air conditioners or space heaters (these items are strictly prohibited)
  • Strobe lights, black lights, halogen lights or anything over 120V/15A
  • Toaster ovens, hot plates or microwaves
  • Excessively large/loud stereo equipment
  • Alcohol (unless you're 21 or older)
  • Pets (fish are welcome in aquariums of 10 gallons or smaller)
  • Incense, candles, or anything that produces an open flame or heating element
  • Illegal drugs
  • Weapons

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