NRH FAQ

Visiting Groups Schedule 2004

The New Residence Hall

Frequently Asked Questions

How much will it cost to live in the new residence hall?
What are the dimensions of the bedrooms?
How do I get a room in the new residence hall?
How will it be furnished?
Will lofts be permitted?
Do I have to be on the meal plan?
What are the dimensions of the windows?

How many students will live in the new residence hall?
Which floors will house women? Men?
What is the name of the new residence hall?
What are my chances of getting an assignment in the new residence hall?
What about cable TV, telephone lines and internet access?

What are the phone numbers?

How much will it cost to live in the new residence hall? The rate for new residence hall is $4980.00 per year per person. What are the costs for the other residence halls?
What are the dimensions of the bedrooms? The typical bedroom will be 9' 6" x 10' 0" and will be 115 square feet, including the closet (2' x 5' 6"). The typical 4 bedroom unit will be 1,220 square feet.
How do I get a room in the new residence hall? You will apply as a group for the suite. The applications will be available by the end of February. The suite must be filled to capacity in order to be considered for placement. The groups with the highest cumulative total hours completed at the end of fall semester 2002 will receive an assignment in the new building. Discipline records of all applicants, particularly violations during the past academic year, will be taken into consideration. Anyone who is or has been on disciplinary probation this semester will not be permitted to sign up for this building.
How many students will live in the new residence hall? There will be 122 students in the new residence hall.
Which floors will house women? Men? Forty men will reside on the first floor, while eighty-two women will live on the second and third floors.
What is the name of the new residence hall? The new residence hall has not been named. Some suggestions have been Centennial Hall, Shatto Hall and Dormasaurus Rex. Got a suggestion?
What are my chances of getting an assignment in the new residence hall? Since this is the first year, we can not speculate on the probability of you receiving an assignment in this hall. We encourage everyone to apply; however, keep in mind that a group of seniors will have a better chance than a group of freshmen to receive an assignment. When you apply for a suite in the new residence hall, you may indicate on the application if you would also like to be considered for a Townhouse or a Thomas Berry suite if you don't receive an assignment in the new building.
How will it be furnished? The bedrooms will be outfitted with a twin-bed (extra long mattresses), two under-bed dressers, a study desk, study 3-position chair, desk drawer unit and a bookcase. Most living rooms will be equipped with a sofa, side-chair, coffee table and end table. The dining area will have a dining table and chairs, while the breakfast bar will have barstools.
There will be a social lounge on each floor that will be equipped with comfy furniture, while each study room (two per floor) will have study tables and chairs as well as comfy chairs. More information on the new furniture can be found here.
Will lofts be permitted? Due to ceiling heights in the new residence hall, lofts will not be permitted.
What about cable TV, telephone lines and internet access? Each bedroom will have it's own telephone line and unique telephone number. There will be cable television outlets in each bedroom, as well as in the living room. Each bedroom will have an internet port and there will also be one in the common area of the suite.
Do I have to be on the meal plan? No. Students living in suites with kitchens, including the new residence hall, do not have to be on the meal plan.

What are the phone numbers? A complete listing of the telephone numbers can be found here. The prefix is "368," not the more common "238" or "236." Even so, these numbers can be dialed on campus by using the 4-digit extension.