Q: What should I not bring to the residence halls?
- Extension cords
- Pets of any kind
- Alcoholic beverages
- Air conditioner
- Incense and candles
- Firearms & ammo (BB gun, paintball gun, bow & arrow, water gun, etc.)
- Firecrackers
- Illegal drugs and paraphernalia
- Personal furniture
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- Oversized fridge (more than 120V)
- Cooking appliances:
- Toaster
- Toaster Oven
- Microwave
- Sandwich maker
- Blender
- Electric Skillet/hot plate
- Coffee maker
- George Forman grill
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Q: What is provided in a typical room?
A: Rooms are furnished with a desk (2), desk chairs (2),
dresser (2), extra-long twin mattress and bed frame (2), and waredrobe if the
room does not have closet space. Rooms are also equipped with a phone
jack, cable outlet, and ethernet connection.
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Q: What buildings will first year students reside?
A: Females are housed in Lorraine Hansberry, and
Ashmun hall. Males are housed in Frederick Douglass and McRary
hall.
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Q: Are the rooms equipped with a phone and how do I find out my phone number?
A:
The rooms do not come with a phone, but they are equipped with phone
jacks. It is required that each resident bring a telephone, phone
chord, and splitter. Your telephone extension will be provided check-in.
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Q: Do the residence halls have wireless internet?
A:
Yes, each residence hall has access to wireless internet service. If
you have a Mac, you may need to have the IT department configure your
laptop for the LionNet service.
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Q: Will I be informed about my roommate?
A:
Yes. Incoming students will have information regarding residence hall
assignment, roommate name and phone number, and the rules and regulations mailed to their homes
during the summer. This information will also be available during the
One Day Drive.
Returning upperclassmen have the option of selecting their roommates
during the Room Selection
Process.
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Q: What are the inter-visitation hours?
A:
Inter-visitation is being able to visit a single sex residence hall
during designated hours. Inter-visitation hours are Sunday-Thursday 6pm
- 11pm, Friday-Saturday 6pm - 230am
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Q: What halls are co-ed?
A: Apartment Style Living (A.S.L.) and Rendall hall are the only co-ed facilities.
Rendall is co-ed by floor and A.S.L. is co-ed by suite.
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Q: Are there single rooms avaiable?
A:
Yes. There are a limited amount of singles that are available during
the Room Selection Process. First year students are not permitted to
reside in singles.
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Q: Are the rooms air-conditioned?
A:
Apartment Style
Living (A.S.L.) is the only residence hall with air-conditioned rooms.
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Q: Where do I go to check-in?
A:
With the exception of Cresson hall, Amos hall, McCauley, and Houston
hall, all check-ins are done at the office of the assigned residence
hall. Amos hall reports to Frederick Douglass, Cresson reports to
Lorrain Hansberry, McCauley reports to Lucy Laney, and Houston hall
reports to McRary for check-in.
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Q: Do I have to move all of my things out during the Winter break?
A:
No. The halls will be closed and secured during the break and residents
will be required to return room keys back in. We do suggest that
residents to take valuble personal items with them.
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Q: How are rooms assigned?
A:
Rooms are assigned to incoming freshmen and transfer students upon
admissision and receipt of the acceptance fee. The Office of Residence
Life makes an effort to
accomadate preference and roommate request, but can not guarantee they
will be
honored. Returning upperclassmen have the opportunity to
select their room assignment and roommate(s) during the Room
Selection Process in late March.
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Q: When can I change my room or roommate(s)?
A: Changes can be made two weeks after classes begin. Changes must be approved by the appropriate RHC.
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Q: Who can reside in Apartment Style Living (A.S.L.)?
A:
Any student who has completed 15 credit hours, has a 2.5 overall cumulative grade point average and no judicial sanctions.
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Q: What can I get sanctioned/fined for?
A: You can be sanctioned/fined for violating school policies. Review the Student Handbook for a complete list.
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Q: How do I pay my room deposit?
A:
Room deposits can be paid through the Bursar's Office with cash, credit
card, debit card with the Visa/Master Card logo, money order or any credit on your
student account.
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Q: Can I get a room after classes start?
A: Yes, if there is still space available.
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Q: If I cancel my housing, will my room deposit be refunded?
A: Yes, your housing deposit will be refunded. But, the $275 acceptance fee is non-refundable.
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Q: Who do I contact if I have other questions?
A:
Your Residence Hall Coordinator should be able to answer any other
questions you may have. However, you can also conact the Office of
Residence Life during the regular business at reslife@lincoln.edu.
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