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Who picks my roommate?
If you are a first year student and don't have someone specific in mind, you will be matched to a roommate by a professional staff member in the Residential Life Office. Your responses from the Housing Agreement will be used to match you with another person based on your expressed preferences (i.e., do you smoke, how do you feel about alcohol, how do you feel about a messy room, etc.). Students who express special housing options such as substance free or intensive study are grouped together when we have sufficient interest.
Similarly, if you are a transfer student or re-admitted student, we check your Housing Agreement to verify if you have requested a specific person. If not, then we match you with another person based on your expressed preferences.
Lastly, if you are a returning student who did not pick a roommate at the Room Selection process, we match you with another student after the Spring semester based on your expressed preferences.
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Do I have to have a roommate? Are singles available?
We believe that the College experience is richer and more valuable if students live on campus and, at Lycoming, that means possibly sharing a room with one or more roommates. Single room housing is available to upperclass students in Forrest Hall. There is an additional fee for a single room and application for these rooms is part of the annual room selection process (Housing Lottery.)
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What if I know who I want as my roommate?
If you are a new student and know who you want as a roommate, you must indicate who that person is on your Housing Agreement. Additionally, make sure that person puts you down as their preference on their own Housing Agreement. Requests must be mutual to be honored. Returning students have the opportunity to select a roommate and housing each spring.
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When will I be notified of my roommate, hall, and room?
All students can check room assignments online using WebAdvisor. Additionally and time permitting*, Freshmen, Transfer or Readmitted students will receive their information by mail prior to the start of classes. *Students admitted close to the start of a fall semester or new to the residence halls for spring semester may be notified by phone a few days before check in.
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What if I don't like my roommate? How will I get another one?
While most students live well together, there are times when roommates do not get along. In these circumstances, students are encouraged to turn to their Resident Advisor for assistance. Additional resources include the Student Life Coordinator and other staff in the Residential Life Office.
Several documents are available such as a roommate lifestyle survey and booklets that may provide insight to the challenges you face. A room change is usually the last resort, taken only when it is clear that the roommates are unable to live together successfully. All room changes must be coordinated with assistance from your RA and/or SLC and are restricted by space-available issues.
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How can I become eligible to live in the College Apartments?
The College Apartments are available students with 76+ credits at the conclusion of Fall semester preceeding the Housing Lottery. Applicants must also have at least a 2.25 GPA and be in good disciplinary standing. Eligible students receive information regarding the availability of the College Apartments in the spring and are invited to apply as a part of our annual room selection process.
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Will I live with people of the opposite sex?
Only one gender is assigned to an individual residence hall room or a pair of adjoining rooms. If you live in Asbury, East, Wesley, or Skeath Halls--all of which are community bathroom buildings--you may have students of the opposite gender living down the hall or on another floor. Each community has it's own bathroom. If you live in Crever, Forrest, or Williams Halls, you will have students of the opposite gender living in rooms next to you or across the hall. Remember that you have a suite-style bathroom in these halls, so you will not be sharing a bathroom with the opposite gender. Rich Hall houses all women. Only one gender is assigned to each College Apartment.
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What are the "guest policies"?
Guests are any person not assigned to the room and visits a hall, floor, room or Apartment sharing an activity or study time with a resident. Residents are accountable for the actions of their guests at all times and are expected to escort their guests while on campus. All students are expected to inform their guests of College and residence hall policies, and also of any standards of behavior specific to their floor. All non-student guests must be registered by the hosting student with the Department of Safety and Security regardless of the length of their visit. Students are cautioned against hosting minors (i.e., under eighteen) as guests. Refer to the Gatherings Policy for the maximum number of people permitted in a room/apartment.
Overnight guests (student and non-student) are permitted only with approval of all room/Apartment occupants and for no longer than three nights in a seven day period. Having overnight guests during the week is discouraged to help provide a study environment. Cohabitation (an individual not assigned to a room/Apartment yet living there beyond guest guidelines) is not permitted.
A roommate has the right to deny another roommate or housemate permission to have a guest (student or non-student, staying a few hours or overnight). No student has the right to impose a guest or visitor on their roommate/housemate without their specific permission. If a student feels that another roommate/housemate is imposing his/her guests or friends on them, they should contact their RA, Student Life Coordinator, or any member of the Residential Life staff.
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How safe are the residence halls?
We consider our campus to be as safe as each person makes it. In other words, each of us has a responsibility to insure that we do not jeopardize others' safety by loaning keys, propping doors, or admitting unknown persons into the residence halls. Information about criminal incidents can be accessed through the Department of Safety and Security.
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Are there frequent thefts in the residence halls? What should I do if something is stolen?
Unfortunately, there are some thefts in the residence halls each year. Most thefts occur when students fail to lock their rooms or when students leave belongings unattended. So, remembering to lock doors at all times and not leaving belongings unattended is important. All thefts should be reported to the Department of Safety & Security immediately so that they can document the incident. The College does not carry insurance on students' belongings.Parents and students may wish to check their Homeowners insurance or obtain renter's insurance to cover loss to your belongings. National Student Services, Inc. is one company that provides coverage to students. Reporting your theft is an important part of any insurance claim process.
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What should I bring to my room?
In general, you should bring all of the items that you need on a day-to-day basis (ie, linens, cosmetics, clothing) plus academic support materials (high school notes, computer, dictionary) as well as things that are personally important to you (photos, mementos, posters). We get a lot of questions about what students may bring in terms of electrical appliances. While most electrical appliances you use at home are suitable for use on campus, we are concerned about safety issues in our halls and want also to help you avoid the inconvenience of a tripped circuit breaker. Here are some of the items we get questions about that are permitted:
- Coffee makers with indicator lights
- Curling irons
- Desk lamp (no halogen lights)
- Flashlight w/batteries
- Hair dryers (1600 watts or 12.5 amps)
- Irons
- One compact refrigerator per room (not to exceed 200 watts)
- One microwave per room (not to exceed 1050 watts or 1.0 cubic feet)
- Popcorn poppers
- Stereos
- Televisions, DVD players, VCRs
Residents are encouraged to use a power strip with a built in fuse to prevent unexpected circuit overloads. Extension cords may be used to extend a single cord.
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What should I not bring to the residence halls?
The following items are considered a safety hazard and should be left at home. Prohibited items will be confiscated by College staff.
- A second microwave oven of any size
- A second refrigerator of any size
- Air conditioners
- Alcohol (even if you are 21, alcohol is not permitted in freshman housing)
- Candles
- Coffee makers that do not have an indicator light
- Fireworks
- George Foreman type grills without a temperature gauge/control
- Hairdryers in excess of 1600 watts or 12.5 amps
- Halogen lights
- Incense, oil lamps, potpourri burners
- Items with an exposed heating element (ie, hot plates)
- Toasters, Toaster Ovens
- Pets, except fish (non-carnivorous fish only;tank size less than 10 gallons)
- Space heaters
- Weapons and firearms
- Octopus attachments are not permitted (an "octopus" is an item that allows you to plug several appliances into one socket)
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What will be provided in my room?
Each student in the room is provided with a bed frame, mattress, dresser space, closet space, and a desk and chair. The windows have shades for privacy.
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Do I need to purchase extra long sheets for my bed?
Yes. The majority of mattresses in our residence halls have regular mattresses, but extra-long sheets will fit on these mattresses. During the summer, first year students will receive information from OCM, On Campus Marketing (800-957-4338), a College endorsed company that sells bedding for extra-long beds.
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Can I bring a loft?
The College does not provide loft beds, however you may bring a loft bed
Click here for our Loft policy.
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Can I bring a refrigerator? What about a microwave?
Each student room is allowed to have one compact refrigerator no greater than 200 watts or 1.1 amps. Each room is also permitted to have one microwave that is no greater than 1.0 cubic feet or 1050 kilowatts.
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Are the halls air conditioned?
No, it is advisable that you bring a fan.
Students who need air conditioning due to a medical necessity must request Special Accomodations through an application process and provide official documentation for the need.
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Who cleans my room?
Students are expected to clean their rooms. Custodial staff clean the public areas and bathrooms of all residence halls, both community bathrooms and connecting bathrooms in suite-style halls.
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Where can I do my laundry?
Each residence hall is equipped with washers and dryers located in a designated laundry room. Apartment residents have access to a centrally located laundry area. Use of a washer costs $1.25 per load and use of a dryer costs $1.00 per load. (Updated 8/06)
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What is the College's alcohol policy? What happens if I violate it?
Lycoming College adheres to Pennsylvania State laws and prohibits the possession or consumption of alcohol by minors. Students who are of legal drinking age may possess or consume alcohol within certain guidelines established to help students make responsible and adult choices concerning the role of alcohol in their lives.
Students should refer to The Student Policies Manual for a full and complete description of the alcohol polices and sanctions for violations.
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What if I have to come to campus early because of athletic training, choir, or another College commitment? What do I need to do to get permission?
If a student needs to arrive early (prior to official hall opening) because of athletic training, choir, or another official College purpose, a coach or advisor will notify the Office of Residential Life regarding who is arriving, when they are arriving, and why they are arriving. If a student is requesting Early Arrival for personal reasons, information regarding the process will be published on the main Residential Life webpage under "Current News ".
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How do I get cable TV service?
Comcast Cable is the cable vendor in the Williamsport area. Cable service will be on when students move into their room. The fee is part of the technology fee.
For information about the provisions of campus cable service see the Office of Media Technology.
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How do I get connected to the campus computer network, ResNet?
All residence halls are fully wired for our Residential Computing Program. All incoming students are given a free e-mail account for the duration of their studies at Lycoming. Information Technology Services (ITS) hosts several workshops each semester to help students become familiar with the use of campus standard software.
Resident students can access any Internet based resource from his/her room on a 24 hour a day, 7 day a week basis via the Ethernet network after joining the Residential Networking Program (ResNet). Residents may join the ResNet program by following the steps as outlined in the ITS website under ResNet Access.
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Do I have to find my own long distance telephone service?
No, the College offers long distance service and billing through the student account. To request this service, contact the Office of Telecommunications.
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How can I hang posters and pictures on my walls?
Plasti-tac or Fun-tac are suitable to hang posters or other items on your walls. Please be advised that these products may sometimes be difficult to remove and may discolor some surfaces. Use caution when decorating and removing decorations to avoid causing permanent damage to surfaces as you will be assessed repair costs for any permanent damage (i.e, nail holes) to your room.
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Are there lounges in the residence halls? Where can I study?
In Skeath Hall there is one main lounge that is used as study space, social space, and for community meetings. In Asbury, there are two small study spaces on each floor in addition to the main lounge on the lower level.
Wesley has one main lounge located in the lower level; Crever has one lounge on each floor; Rich has a main lounge on the first floor; Williams Hall has lounge on the second floor adjacent to the front entrance, another lounge in the center of the third floor and one smaller lounge on each floor. Forrest has two lounges, one on the first and one on the third floors. Greek floors in East Hall and Wesley (ARO) each have lounge space for their activities and meetings.
Aside from these areas, students often utilize their own rooms, the Snowden Library, Pennington lounge in the Academic Center, Jack's Place or Burchfield Lounge in Wertz Hall and their favorite classroom, computer or or science lab space to get work done.
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What are quiet hours? When are they?
Quiet hours are defined as periods of time when noise is kept to a minimum on a residence hall floor. While exact times for quiet hours are decided upon collectively by you and the other folks on your floor, quiet hours must begin no later than 11 pm weekdays and end no earlier than 9 am. During the weekends, they must begin no later than 12 midnight and end no earlier than 9 am. During finals week, 24 hour quiet hours apply. Courtesy hours are in effect at all times in the residence halls. This means that each resident and his/her visitors have the responsibility to act with consideration toward residence hall community members who choose to study or sleep.
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What is the LIFE floor?
The LIFE (Living In a substance Free Environment) floor is an upperclass living community committed to living in an environment free of alcohol, drugs, and tobacco products. The LIFE floor is considered "damp" housing; it does not regulate residents' actions but rather prohibits substances from being kept, and/or consumed in the living area. This self-governing community is based on respect for others and responsibility for one's actions. Staff LIFE floor members plan and participate in programs campus-wide and within their own living community. A faculty advisor works with LIFE floor residents to assist them in fostering a living and learning community committed to the ideals of substance free housing.
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What is the Creative Arts floor?
The Creative Arts floor is an self-governing, upperclass living community which brings together students with an interest in the arts, including art, creative writing, theater and music. Creative Arts community members work with faculty advisors to share ideas and collaborate on programs to promote an awareness of the arts on campus.
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Can I smoke in the residence halls?
Smoking is prohibited from all campus buildings including the Residence Halls.
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What is a Student Life Coordinator? How about a Resident Advisor, what do they do?
The Student Life Coordinator is a professional staff member responsible for supervision of the paraprofessional staff and oversees the development of strong residence hall communities for several residence halls. The Student Life Coordinator also assumes leadership responsibility for several functions within Residential Life and assumes responsibility for a collateral assignment in such areas as Career Development, Judicial Affairs, and our FYRST program for freshmen residents.
The Resident Advisor (RA) is a student member of the Residential Life Staff. He or she is a full-time student who is responsible for the smooth functioning of one or more floors in a residence hall. In addition to handling many administrative tasks such as opening and closing the halls, check-in and check-out, maintenance reports, etc., the RA is there to help you and other residents as individuals and as members of the floor community. RAs go through an extensive training process and are good resources if you have any questions, problems, or concerns.
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What are the dimensions of my room? What is the size of the window? If I want a rug, what size?
Approximate dimensions of each room, window size and carpet information can be found on the Residential Life homepage at the bottom of the left column. Click on a specific hall for information about a specific room.
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How do I know what the policies are?
Your Resident Advisor will talk with you about some of the more common policies at the beginning of the academic year during your first Community Meeting. The Student Code of Conduct outlines policies that apply to all students regardless of where they are on campus (ie, in classrooms, on the quad, in the gym, in the residence halls). There are two sets of policies for residents (and their guests) that apply only in the residence halls. The first are Room Regulations which concern health, safety and property issues. Our Guidelines for Community Living addresses behavioral issues like noise, smoking, and gatherings.
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What happens if I get in trouble?
If you are involved in a situation where policies may have been violated, you will first have the opportunity to meet with a College staff member who is investigating the incident. S/he will talk with you about what happened and give you the opportunity to accept responsibility for any policy violations. Most cases are resolved at this level. If you decline to accept responsibility and the staff member has enough information to believe a violation occurred, then you will be referred for a disciplinary hearing. For detailed information about the process, please refer to the Student Code of Conduct.
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If I do get in trouble, will you tell my parents?
It is good practice for students to have open communication with parents about the College experience and we always recommend that students talk to their parents about any involvement in the disciplinary process. Parents are routinely notified of student involvement in the disciplinary process if the student is found responsible for a second alcohol violation, faces a hearing with the All College Disciplinary Board, or is at risk of harming themselves or others.
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