Frequently Asked Questions About Living On-Campus

  1. Do most new students live on-campus?

    2. Yes, living on campus isn't a requirement for new students but the vast majority of new students do live on-campus because it is so convenient for meeting people, attending classes, participating in activities, and accessing campus resources.

  2. How big will my room be?

    3. Most dorm/residence hall rooms are approximately 12 feet by 12 feet with an 8 foot high ceiling. However, there are many variations from hall to hall and sometimes within the same hall. There are dorm rooms for one person, two, or three people. Suite rooms are availiable in Lawther and Bartlett Halls, which allow for four people.

  3. Do I need to bring a telephone?

    4. Yes, either you or your roommate will need to bring a telephone. One active, modular telephone jack with two lines is provided in each room. You will receive a telephone number when you get your room assignment. There are two phone jacks in the suites in Bartlett and Lawther (one in each room). Two numbers are assigned to each phone jack, therefore you would need two phones in these suite rooms. Cell phones do not work internationally unless equipped to do so.

  4. How do I call long-distance from my room?

    5. The University will not be providing long-distance service from your room. You will need to purchase calling cards if you use your room phone to make long-distance calls.

  5. What's provided in my room?
    • 2 beds with mattresses and mattress pads (loftable beds are provided in Bartlett, Campbell and Lawther)
    • Wastebasket
    • Window with drapes or mini-blinds
    • 2 desks with chairs
    • 2 closets or wardrobes
    • Dresser space
    • Sink (except in Rider)
    • Mirror
    • Cable TV access to more than 50 channels
    • 2 Ethernet (Internet) outlets
    • Telephone outlet
    • 1 voice mailbox per resident
  6. What can I bring?
    • Materials to "loft" your bed (except in Bartlett, Campbell and Lawther; where loftable beds are provided)
    • Linens and blankets
    • Computer
    • Microwave
    • TV
    • Fan
    • Clock radio
    • Telephone
    • Carpet and/or rugs (Bartlett, Bender and Dancer are carpeted)
    • Other items to make you feel at home in the residence halls (i.e. lamps, chairs, futons, posters, etc.)
  7. Who runs the building I'll be living in?

    8. A full-time, live-in residence life coordinator is responsible for each hall. Also, a student staff member called an RA (residence assistant) lives in the dorm/residence hall. They help plan fun and important activities for students that live in these buildings.

  8. Does each student need a computer for their room?

    9. No. Students enjoy having a computer in their room, but there are many computers in the labs across campus for students that do not have a computer.

    UNI residence hall rooms have one ResNet port per resident. Students who have computers use them daily to check e-mail from family and friends, communicate with professors, and do online research to meet class requirements. Technical requirements for a ResNet connection are listed in Department of Residence publications and at the ResNet Web site: www.resnet.uni.edu.

  9. How is safety and security on campus?

    10. The concern for the safety and security of our residents is shared by all segments of the university. Residence halls are locked each night at 9 p.m. Residents gain access with their outside door keys. Guests in the halls after that time should be escorted by a hall resident. The university also has a full-time professional police department.

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