FAQs for Residence Life
Q: What is provided in a standard double room?
Answer: Rooms are furnished with a desk (2), desk chairs (2), dresser (2), extra-long twin mattress and bed frame (2), and wardrobe if the room does not have closet space. Rooms are also equipped with a phone jack, cable outlet, and Ethernet connection.
Q: What items are recommended?
Answer:
| Extra-long twin bed linens & pillows | Mattress cover/pad |
| Umbrella & raincoat | Laundry bag/basket |
| Small carpet | Fan |
| Iron & mini ironing board | Wash clothes & towel |
| Telephone & cord | TV, cable cord and splitter |
| Flash drive | Flashlight & batteries |
| Alarm clock | Radio/stereo system |
| School supplies | Personal hygiene items & toiletries |
| Hangers | Desk lamp |
| Power strip/surge protector | Shower caddy |
| Over-the-counter medicine (Tylenol, Aspirin, cold/sinus medicine) | |
| Laptop or desktop computer with Ethernet cord | |
| Mini refrigerator (max 3.3 cubic ft./no more than 120V) | |
| Cleaning supplies (laundry detergent, bleach, disinfectant wipes, Lysol, etc.) | |
Q: What items are prohibited?
Answer:
| Extension cords | Oversized fridge (more than 120V) |
| Pets of any kind | Cooking appliances: |
| Alcoholic beverages | Toaster |
| Air conditioner | Toaster oven |
| Incense and candles | Microwave |
| Firearms & ammo (BB gun, paintball gun, bow & arrow, water gun, etc.) | Sandwich maker |
| Firecrackers | Blender |
| Illegal drugs and paraphernalia | Electric skillet/hot plate |
| Personal furniture | Coffee maker |
| Waterbed | George Foreman grill |
Q: What buildings will first-year students reside in?
Answer: Females are housed in Lorraine Hansberry, McCauley, and Ashmun halls. Males are housed in Frederick Douglass and McRary halls.
Q: Are the rooms equipped with a phone and how do I find out my phone number?
Answer: The rooms do not come with a phone, but they are equipped with phone jacks. It is recommended that each resident bring a telephone, phone cord, and splitter. Your telephone extension can be provided by the Office of Residence Life. You may dial other extensions on campus.
Q: Do the residence halls have wireless internet?
Answer: Yes, all residence halls have 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.
Q: How do meal plans work?
Answer: All first-year students are assigned a 19-meals-per-week plan. Returning students can choose between 14 and 19 meals per week. For more information on rates, please visit Dining Services.
Q: What are the inter-visitation hours?
Answer: Inter-visitation is being able to visit a single-sex residence hall during designated hours. Inter-visitation hours are Sunday-Thursday 6 p.m. - 11 p.m., Friday-Saturday 6 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Q: What halls are co-ed?
Answer: Apartment Style Living (ASL) is co-ed by suite, LLC North and South by floors, Rendall Hall by floor, Thorn Flats by suite.
Q: Are there single rooms available?
Answer: 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.
Q: Are the rooms air-conditioned?
Answer: Apartment Style Living (ASL), Rendall Hall, and Lucy Laney Hall are the only residence halls with air-conditioned rooms.
Q: Where do I go to check-in?
Answer: All check-ins are done at the office of the assigned residence hall.
Q: Do I have to move all of my things out during winter break?
Answer: 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 take valuable personal items with them.
Q: How are the rooms assigned?
Answer: Rooms are assigned to incoming freshmen and transfer students upon admission and receipt of the acceptance fee. The Office of Residence Life houses all incoming freshmen on their intended major per the University application. Returning upperclassmen have the opportunity to select their room assignment and roommate(s) during the Room Selection Process in late March or early April.
Q: When can I change my room or roommate(s)?
Answer: Changes can be made two weeks after classes begin. Changes must be approved by the appropriate Area Coordinator.
Q: Who can reside in Thorn Flats?
Answer: Any student who has a junior or senior status in terms of credit hours and has a 2.5 overall cumulative grade point average.
Q: Can I get a room after classes start?
Answer: Yes, if there are still rooms available.
Q: If I cancel my housing agreement, will my room fee be refunded?
Answer: No. The housing fee is a non-refundable fee.
Q: Who do I contact if I have other questions?
Answer: Your Area Coordinator should be able to answer any other questions you may have. However, you can also contact the Office of Residence Life Monday-Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. or by email at residencelife@lincoln.edu
Q: What is an Area Coordinator?
Answer: Area Coordinators are live-in professional staff who support residents, respond to emergencies, and serve as liaisons to various campus offices. They supervise student staff who promote and build community.
Q: What is a Resident Advisor?
Answer: A Resident Advisor (RA) is a student staff member who serves as a resource to help you adjust to your home away from home. They will be a resource to the services, programs, and policies of the university.
