We've compiled a list of questions we are often asked (and their answers!). If you have additional questions, please do not hesitate to contact us.
What size sheets do I need (what size are the mattresses)?
Can I bring my pet lizard (cheetah, salamander, goat, etc.) with me?
How should I have my mail addressed?
What size microwave/refrigerator can I bring?
What is the ceiling height of my room?
How large is the door opening to my room?
How much does laundry cost? Do I need quarters?
What is the lighting in the room like -- should I bring a reading lamp?
How many data jacks are in my room?
How will I meet people? Are there things to do?
What kind of window treatments do we have ... curtains or blinds?
Can I move the furniture in my room?
Who can I study with -- and where?
Do all the freshmen live in the same hall(s)?
What size sheets do I need (what size are the mattresses)?
Residential Living is continuing its mattress replacement
program. At the end of this summer, all halls EXCEPT Smith,
Pray-Sims and South Halls will have the new mattresses which are
considered “long” (36x80). Regular sheets will fit, but will be
tight.
The mattresses in Smith, Pray-Sims and South Halls are regular
twin-size (33x75). So, your twin sheet sets from home will work
just fine.
If you need an “extra-long” mattress (80” or longer) you may
request them on-line
www.uwsp.edu/resliving/mattress.aspx beginning August 1.
Requests must be made prior to August 17 and are not guaranteed;
quantities are limited. You will be notified by email if we are
able to honor your request.
Can I bring my pet lizard (cheetah, salamander, goat, etc.) with me?
Sorry, your pet (fill in the blank) must stay at home when
you come to school. The exception is fish that are contained in a
10-gallon (or smaller) aquarium.
How should I have my mail addressed?
Your mail should be addressed as:
Your Name
Your Room Number, Your Hall's Name
Your Hall's Street Address (see your hall's webpage for
specifics)
Stevens Point, WI 54481
What size microwave/refrigerator can I bring?
Microwaves must be 700 watts or smaller in size. You may
have up to 5.4 cubic feet of refrigerated space in your room; this
can be one 5.4 cu. ft. fridge or a combination of two smaller ones.
Where do
I park my car?
During the first week of classes, you may park in Lot Q
(behind Allen Center) without a permit. After the first week of
classes, you must have a parking permit. Parking permits are
available on a limited basis through the Parking Office
(715/346-3900). You may also purchase permits on-line at
www.uwsp.edu/parking.
What is the ceiling height of my room?
The ceilings are between 7'8" and 7'9" in height (there are
slight variations between rooms because of the texturized ceilings)
for DeBot buildings (Baldwin, Burroughs, Hansen, Knutzen, Neale,
Steiner, Thomson and Watson Halls). The ceilings for Allen Center
buildings (May Roach, Smith and Pray-Sims Halls) are approximately
7'3" in height.
How large is the door opening to my room?
The width of the room door is 32"; height varies from room to
room.
What day do the halls open?
Halls open a day or two before each semester. For specific
dates, please see our department calendar.
Because of staff training, we are unable to authorize arrivals prior to the date stated on our calendar.
Where do
I do laundry?
There is a full laundry in the basement of each residence
halls. To utilize the machines in the laundry room, you will need
PointCASH on your Point Card.
How much does laundry cost? Do I need quarters?
To utilize the machines in the laundry room, you will need
PointCASH on your PointCard; cash is not accepted by these
machines. Each load of laundry costs $1.00 and each dryer load
costs $1.00
Is my room
carpeted?
All residence halls rooms, with the exception of four (4)
rooms in May Roach Hall (rooms 134, 234, 334, 434) and floor kitchen
rooms, are carpeted. Some residents choose to bring an area rug to
cover the installed carpet to provide additional cushion and
protection from damage to the installed carpet.
What is the lighting in the room like -- should I bring a reading
lamp?
There is a lighting fixture above the dresser (over the
mirror) on each side of the room. Additionally, there is task
lighting in the hutch component of your desk. Many students do
choose to bring an additional lamp.
Rooms in Baldwin and Steiner Halls also have lighting down the middle of the ceiling in their room.
How many data jacks are in my room?
There are two data jacks in each room.
Is there
cable TV?
Cable television hook-up is provided in each residential room
at no additional charge. The service is considered the "expanded
basis" package and provides access to such channels as CNN, MTV,
ESPN, A&E as well as local channels. You will need to bring with
you a cable and connector to hook your television to the cable
service (you'll also need to bring a cable-ready television).
When (and
where) do I eat?
Depending upon the
meal plan you
selected, you have a number of options available for dining. Most
residence hall students eat at least some of their meals at DeBot
Center. To see a list of options (and times), we direct your
attention to the Dining Services
website.
Where
can I store my bike?
There are bike racks available across campus; in fact, Stevens Point
(campus and city) is a very bike-friendly place. You are encouraged
to bring a reliable locking mechanism to utilize in securing your
bike to a rack. You may also store your bike in your residence hall
provided it is okay with your roommate and you store it in such a
manner that it does not present a safety hazard.
Is
there storage in my hall?
There is no storage facility available in your hall (or any
other hall!). You are encouraged to carefully think about the items
you need vs. want in your residence hall room so
that you do not bring too much "stuff."
How will I meet people? Are there things to do?
Are there things to do?!?!? You bet! And there are lots of
people to meet, too! Throughout your hall and across campus, you'll
see postings of programs being offered. These programs will range
from academic-type opportunities to pure entertainment. Pick a few
and round up some of your floormates and combine getting to know one
another with a thing-to-do!
What kind of window treatments do we have ... curtains or blinds?
All residence hall rooms are equipped with curtains that are
a light beige in color. There are some exceptions in South Hall
where the rooms were modified when the building was utilized as an
office complex; in some South Hall rooms there are mini-blinds.
Can I move the furniture in my room?
Yes, with a couple exceptions. The mirror above your dresser
cannot be moved and the hutch that is secured to your desk cannot be
removed. Keep in mind that all furniture in your room must remain
there (you cannot take it home and bring it back later).
Who can I study with -- and where?
At the front desk of your hall, you can locate a Study Buddy
List that shows other people from your hall who are taking the same
class as you. This is a great way to combine meeting others and
developing a study group. Study areas are limited only by your
imagination. Formal areas include the large study lounge in the
basement, the small group study room in your basement, the library,
and, don't forget your room!
Do all the freshmen live in the same hall(s)?
No, all of our halls are available to individuals who are
freshmen, sophomores, juniors, seniors and graduate students. Even
South Hall (which requires that you be at least 21 years of age
prior to the start of the semester) has individuals from all of
those groups.