- Do I have to live on campus?
- How do I apply for Housing?
- What is the length of the Housing Agreement?
- How are room assignments made?
- What appliances can I use in my room?
- What appliances are not permitted?
- Where do I receive mail?
- What size are the mattresses?
- Will I have phone service?
- How can I get the Internet in my room?
- Does the University provide insurance for resident's
property?
- What should I bring when coming to live on
campus?
- What should I know about Meningitis?
- What is the channel line up in the residence
halls?
If you have any other question that is not listed here, do not hesitate
to
contact us.
Do I have to live on campus?
Freshman & Sophomores are required to live on campus. Exemptions
for this policy include students who: are married, have dependent
children, are commuting from parent's or guardian's permanent
address (50 miles or less), are military veterans of 181 days
or more, are 21 years of age or older, and special circumstances.
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How do I apply for
Housing?
Everyone interested in living on campus needs to complete a Housing
Agreement. To receive an agreement, contact our office or apply
on-line through Topnet. Once you have the agreement, read the
Terms and Conditions, complete the agreement and return it to
our office with a $150.00 deposit.
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What is the length
of the Housing Agreement?
The Housing Agreement is for the full academic year or any portion
of that year that is remaining at the time you sign the agreement.
We are on the semester system and the academic year consist of
the Fall and Spring semesters. There is a penalty of $150, any
applicable housing fees and a $750 termination fee, if the contract
is broken before the end of the year and you remain a full-time
student.
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How are room assignments
made?
There are two assignment processes, one for returning residents
and one for new residents. All assignments are made on a first
come, first served basis. Returning residents who renew their
housing in the Spring semester for the upcoming Fall semester
are assigned before they leave for summer break. We then begin
assigning all new residents in April and continue throughout the
summer.
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What appliances
can I use in my room?
Approved appliances include: stereos, televisions, VCRs, computers,
clocks, hair dryers, lamps, curling irons, curlers, fans, compact
refrigerators and microwaves (1000 watts or less). All appliances
must be UL approved.
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What appliances
are not permitted?
Due to general safety and fire codes, certain restrictions
must be placed on the use of certain appliances. The following
items may not be used in student bedrooms: halogen lamps, potpourri
kettles, George Foreman grills, coffee makers, crock pots, hot
plates, grills, electric skillets, toasters, and toaster ovens.
Basically anything with an open coil or element is not permitted.
There are kitchens in every residence hall for residents to
use.
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Each residence hall has a bank of mailboxes located in the
lobby area. Each resident's room key will open their mailbox
which corresponds with their room number. The US Postal Service
makes daily deliveries and pick-ups from each hall with the
exception of Sundays and holidays. There is also a full service
Post Office located on the ground floor of Downing University
Center.
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What size are the
mattresses?
There are two different sizes of mattresses on campus: the
standard twin (36" x 75") and the extra long twin
(36" x 80"). Below is a listing of which mattress
size is in each hall:
| 75"
Mattresses |
80"
Mattresses |
| |
|
Will I have phone
service?
Yes. Each bedroom has a phone jack and you just need to provide
the telephone. The prefix for your phone number is 936- and the
last four digits are listed on the phone jack. To call off campus,
you need to dial a "9" first then the number. To call another residence hall, dial 6 plus the 4 digit number. To call an office or department on campus, dial 5 plus the 4 digit number
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How can I connect
to the internet in my room?
Each room has a data port that will provide the same services
that are available in the computer labs. These services include:
free, unlimited internet access, e-mail, WKU's on-line library
catalog, reference CD-ROM, a variety of software for word processing,
spreadsheets and databases. To get connected to ResNet, you
will need a network card and a twisted-pair data cable. For
more information, visit the ResNet web site at: http://www.wku.edu/resnet Or call them at 745-7000.
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Does
the University provide insurance for resident's property?
No. We urge each student to purchase some form of insurance
whether it be renter's insurance or a rider on their parent's
homeowners. The University is not liable for theft, damage or
loss of personal belongings from any part of the residence hall. A company that provides student insurance is National Student Services and their web address is www.nssinc.com
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What
should I bring when coming to live on campus?
Your residence hall room will soon become your Home Away
From Home and we want you to bring whatever items you will
need to help make it comfortable.
Below is a list of suggested items to get you started. 
- Bed linens, blanket, comforter
- Pillows
- Towels and Washcloths
- Laundry Supplies
- Toiletries
- Iron
- Clothes Hangers
- Alarm Clock
- Flashlight
- Stamps & Envelopes
- Desk Supplies
- Umbrella
- Sewing Kit
- Plastic bucket for shower items
- Cleaning Supplies
- Broom & Dustpan
- Posters
- Room Decorations
- Television/VCR
- Stereo
- Backpack
- Desk Lamp
- Telephone/Answering Machine
- Cooking/Eating Utensils
- Refrigerator
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What should I know about Meningitis?
Visit WKU Health Services to find out.
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What
is the channel line up in the residence halls?
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