Things to do
Residence Halls
Benefits of Living on Campus
Common questions from Prospective Students
Things to bring
100
What is Community Council?
A community of people living in each residence hall who put on programs for the entire community!
100

Name of a Residence Hall

What is: Mitchell Hall or Sherburne Hall or Stearns Hall or Shoemaker Hall or Case-Hill Hall or Stateview Apartments?

100

Students who live on campus are more likely to have a ______ GPA

What is a HIGHER GPA?

100

What is the community living requirement?

First year students live on campus! This connects you to resources and services that help you transition into college life. Research shows that living on campus positively impacts your engagement, academic achievement, social connectedness, and other factors!

100

Does my room come with a bed?

Yes! Each room has a twin xl bed provided to students. Because two students typically live in each room, there are normally two twin xl beds in each room. 

200

How can I get across town?

Use your Student ID, which serves as a Metro Bus pass for students, or drive a vehicle! Parking Permits are available on a first come, first served basis for purchase through the Department of Public Safety. 

200

Number of Residence Halls on Campus

6! (7 is also acceptable, if including Lawrence Hall)

200

Reasons to live on campus

What is closer to classes, easier to get involved, more people to get to know, higher grades, etc.?

200

What do I have to pay for outside of the cost of the room rate and dining plan?

Nothing! Wifi, utilities, laundry, and cable are included. 

200

Can I bring a mini fridge?

Yes! Up to 3.6 cubic feet!

300

Places to workout on campus

Where is the fitness center? (Outdoor option: Beaver Island Trail)

300
This is the amount of alcohol I can bring with me to college.

What is none?

300

This is a person who lives on your floor and serves as a resource to you.

What is a Community Advisor?

300

How do I apply to live on campus?

Sign up on the Residential Life website, after activating your Star ID!
300
I want to make some eggs, but I don't have a frying pan. What should I do?

Check one out at my Residence Hall Front Desk!

400

What activities can I do outdoors?

Volleyball courts, basketball court, outdoor activities available at each residence hall desk, including frisbees, corn hole, and spikeball!

400

This residence hall is the furthest south, out of all the residence halls!

What is Shoemaker Hall?

400

Names of "Living Communities" available

What are: Honors Community, Pride (LGBT) Community, Recovery Community, and Future Education Professionals?

400

How can I move my stuff into my room?

Check out a cart with your student ID!

400

This is what I need to bring if I want to do my laundry in my residence hall!

What is laundry detergent?

500

BONUS! Share one tip to help a student be successful! 

Anything you can think of :) 

500

Which Hall is considered to have residents that are "All Female"?

Hill Hall! Please note that Case Hall, attached to Hill Hall, is co-ed. 

500
How do I get a problem in my room fixed?

By placing a work order through the Residential Life website. I can ask my CA if I have questions about this!

500

Name some safety features that come with living on campus

-Public Safety and Residential Life Staff available 24/7

-Locked bathrooms and automatically locking doors

-Key entry

-Community Advisor Safety rounds

500

I need to bring this if I want to watch tv in my room.

What is a tv and a coaxial cable cord?

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