Q: What is a Residence Hall?
Residence Halls were formerly known as dormitories. Residence Halls are a students "home away from home" and offers a variety of educational and social programs. Many of our Residence Life Staff live on site to provide students with support and encouragement around the clock.
Q:How do I sign up for Housing?
Please access the "Sign up for Housing" link located to the right, under Important Links.
Q: Important Fall 2009 Dates
-Residence Halls will open for Incoming Freshman on Friday, August 22 from 9a.m.-4p.m.
-Residence Halls will open for Returning Students on Sunday, August 24 at 10 a.m.
-Residence Halls will be closed beginning on Tuesday, November 25, at 10 p.m. due to Thanksgiving Break
-Residence Halls will reopen on Sunday, November 30 at 1 p.m..
-Residence Halls will close Friday, December 12 at 10 p.m. for the end of the semester
Q: Am I required to live on campus?
Q: What size are the beds?
All beds are standard sized twin. (NOT extra-long twins)
Q: How big are the rooms?
Rooms range slightly in size in each hall, but the average room size for each building is as follows:
Ballentine: 12' 8" x 15'
Givan: 12' x 16'
Nair/Wilkinson: 11' 8" x 14'12"
Suites:
Living Room: 10' 6" x 15'
Bedroom: 14' 6" x 15'
Q: How do students receive mail?
Students receive their mail in a mailbox shared with their roommate located in each Residence Hall. Mail is delivered from the Clarion Post Office to the Clarion University Receiving Department and then delivered to each resident's mailbox (this will add an additional day onto the delivery time of regular U.S. Mail). If a student needs a package rush delivered, please use FedEx, UPS or a similar service. If a package is sent via FedEx, UPS, etc. it will be delivered the next day and the student will be sent a notice or receive a phone call that they have a package to be picked up at the Area Desk. Extra large packages will be kept at the Receiving Department where the student can pick them up at a prearranged time.
Q: What services does a residence hall provide?
In addition to the services provided by the hall staff, residence halls are also served by two area desks (Nair and Givan), where students can check out games, kitchen supplies (pots and pans, cookie sheets, kitchen utensils, etc.), and various other supplies. The office also controls access to the kitchen and microwaves.
Q: When will students find out about their roommate?
If all paperwork is complete (Residence Hall Application, Housing Agreement and Housing Deposit) the student will be sent their roommate contact information, room assignments and other important materials approximately 1 month prior to move in date.
Q: Are there laundry facilities in the residence halls?
Yes, all halls have laundry facilities. Cost is $1.25 per load to wash and $.75 per load to dry. Ironing boards are available in some residence halls, they may also be brought to campus by any student.
Q: Can freshmen bring cars to campus?
Yes. Freshmen can park in a parking lot across from Nair and Wilkinson Halls with a $100 parking permit for the year. Freshmen may also park at the university's Memorial Stadium for free.
Q: Are computers available for student use?
Yes, computers are available at both area desks. There are also lap top computers that students can sign out for a 24-hour time period. These laptops can be signed out through both the Nair Area Desk and the Givan Area Desk.
Q: What about cable, Internet, and telephone?
Cable, Internet and telephone costs are already built into the housing fee. Each service will be operational when you move into your room, you just need to bring your own TV, computer and telephone. If there is a conectivity issue, please see your hall staff.
Q: Is there any specialty housing in the residence halls?
Yes. Givan Hall consists of all female residents and all of the residents in Ballentine Hall are men. Wilkinson Hall and Nair Hall are co-educational by wing. Campus View Suites and Valley View Suites are co-educational by Suite.
Q: When is Move-In Day?
Move-In Day for the Spring 2010 Semester will be January 17 beginning at 10 a.m.
Q: Can I make changes between types of housing?
Students can move between like styles of housing or can upgrade, but a student is not permitted to downgrade unless they have another individual who would like to take their spot.
Example: A student assigned to the suites can only move between and within the suites.
A student assigned to Nair, Wilkinson, Givan or Ballentine can move between those buildings (gender appropriate), into Reinhard Villages or Campus View or Valley View.
A student living at Reinhard Villages could move on to campus only if they moved into the suites.
Contact the Reinhard Villages staff regarding specific regulations for moving within Reinhard Villages.
Q: What if I have other questions about housing?
Contact the Office of Residence Life Services in 230 Egbert Hall, call 814-393-2352 or by e-mail us at reslife@clarion.edu .
