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Room Specifications

Your room includes:

Things you SHOULD bring:

Things you CAN bring:

Available to you:

Things to leave at home:

Your room includes:

  • Internet access
  • Telephone service
  • Basic cable TV service, 50+ channels
  • Window coverings
  • Wardrobe/dresser, desk and chair
  • Single bed - extra long 80" mattress
  • ALL UTILITIES heat/water/garbage/electricity

Things you SHOULD bring:

  • Hangers
  • Fan
    • Pavek, Burgum, Niskanen, Seim, and the Living/Learning Centers (LLC East and West) have air conditioning. In the rest of the halls you will want to bring a fan.
  • Linens
    • You will want to make sure to buy extra long sheets for your bed. You'll also need any towels or washcloths that you might want to use.
  • Alarm clock
  • Reading light (not halogen)
  • Surge protector - U.L. approved
  • Adequate renter's insurance
  • White poster putty or 3M removable mounting squares - no nails or tacks
  • Laundry detergent
    • All residence halls have coinless laundry paid for by your hall dues. Be sure to bring detergent and any other supplies you might need to do your laundry!

Things you CAN bring:

  • Computer (don't forget an ethernet cable for connecting to the internet)
    • We have many computer clusters on campus that are available 23 hours a day (All computer clusters are closed for preventative maintenance every night from 2:30 am to 3:30 am).
  • Plants
  • Touchtone phone
    • Local service is provided, but you will need to bring your own phone and cord
  • Small bookcase
  • Refrigerator (4.0 cu ft or less)
  • Microwave (850 watts or less)
  • Favorite single seat chair
  • Large area rug, throw rug or carpet (urethane or jute back- no taping)
  • Small entertainment center
  • TV set and cable cord
  • Coffee maker with automatic shut off

Available to you:

  • Light bulbs
  • Kitchenette
    • Each hall has a kitchenette located in the basement or some other common area. These all include ovens and sinks.
  • Bison Lines long distance card
    • Students may receive this card by contacting Telecommunications in Thoreson Maintenance Building.
  • Cleaning supplies
    • Each residence hall has a trash room where students can find cleaning supplies, garbage bags and places to put their full garbage bags.
  • Toilet paper in restrooms (except the LLC and Niskanen)
  • Washers and Dryers
  • Newspaper service

Things to leave at home:

  • Candles, incense and hot plate/candle warmers
  • Blinds
  • Couch, loveseat and futons
  • Space heaters
  • Halogen lamps (floor or desk)
  • Waterbeds
  • Purchased or home-built lofts
  • Alcohol and alcohol containers of any kind
  • Exercise and weight lifting equipment
  • Pets- except fish in a 10 gallon or less aquarium
  • Hot plates, toasters, breadmakers, or any appliance with an open heating element
  • Wireless Routers
  • Outlet splitters

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Last updated: Thursday, October 01, 2009 2:45:05PM

Site manager: Jason Medders
Published by: Department of Residence Life

Department of Residence Life
Phone: (701) 231-7557
West Bison Court
NDSU Dept. 5310 - PO Box 6050 - Fargo, ND 58108-6050