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Residence Life Information for New Students
In a traditional residence hall room, you will find:
- Bed Frame and Mattress (twin, extra-long)
- Desk and Desk Chair
- Dresser
- Closets
- Satellite Cable TV - free for all students (included in housing rate)
- Internet access – all residence hall rooms have access to the University's high-speed wireless and Ethernet networks. In order to utilize Arcadia's network, you must complete on online registration process for each computer and handheld device.
In a traditional residence hall, you will find:
- Laundry Rooms – washers and dryers are free of charge (included in housing rate)
- Housekeeping service for each common area, common bathroom and lounge area.
- Flat screen TVs with DVD capability in the Kistler, Dilworth and Heinz main lounges
- Kitchens in each Knight Hall lounge.
Bring with you to campus:
- Sheets – twin, extra-long
- Egg crates or mattress pads
- Pillows
- Towels
- Shower Shoes or Flip Flops
- Shower Caddy
- Alarm Clock
- TV
- Iron with an automatic shutoff and Ironing Board
- Kitchen Utensils
- Air Fresheners
- White Board for door
- Power Strip/Surge Protector
- Trash Can
- Fan
- Storage Crates
- Laundry Supplies
- Decorations
- Poster putty or removable adhesive strips – students are responsible for damage to their walls and furniture at the end of the year!
- Hand Sanitizer
- Cleaning Wipes
- Thermometer
- Face Masks (2-3)
Leave these items at home:
- Alcohol - If you are under the age of 21.
- Water beds or other beds
- Air conditioners
- Toaster ovens
- Sun lamps
- Space heaters
- Extension Cords
- Pets - Other than fish in a tank no larger than 10 gallons
- Ceiling fans
- Refrigerators larger than 3.2 cubic feet
- Microwave ovens - Other than those leased or purchased through an authorized University vendor
- Halogen lamps without approved covers
- Candles
- Incense
- Grills - George Foreman, charcoal, or gas burning
- Coffee makers without automatic shut off
- Bottled gas appliances
- Any device that has an exposed heating element and does not have automatic shut-off
- Wall & ceiling coverings