FAQs

FAQs
Dos and Don'ts of Room Decorating
Furniture Options
What to Bring
Residence Hall Room Policies

FAQs

Q: Are freshmen students guaranteed on-campus housing?
A: Yes. At Colorado State University, freshmen are guaranteed a space to live on campus in the residence halls. All newly admitted first-year students without previous college experience who are single, under 21 years of age, and who do not live with their parents in the Fort Collins area are required by University regulation to live and eat in the residence halls for the first two consecutive semesters of their enrollment

Q: What type of bed linens are needed for the beds?
A: All beds are 39 inches x 80 inches and require extra long twin sheets

Q: What appliances are allowed in the residence halls?
A: Small electrical that are UL approved and do not have open electric coils. Small microwaves and refrigerators are fine. Halogen lamps are not included.

Q: What should I bring with me for my room?
A: Visit the What to Bring section for a list of what to bring and what not to bring when you move in.

Q: What is the alcohol policy?
A: Alcohol, smoking, and drugs are not allowed in any of the residence halls.

Q: Whom should my student contact if something in their room is not working properly?
A: Students can place work orders by phone at 491-7171 or on-line.

Q: Do I need to bring a telephone?
A: Yes. Local telephone service is provided and all the student needs to do is plug the phone into the telephone jack in the room.

Q: Do all residence halls rooms have an Internet connection?
A: Yes. Visit the Technology Services page to learn more.

Q: Are there laundry facilities available?
A: There are card and coin operated laundry facilities in every residence hall.

Q: What if I don’t get along with my roommate or suitemate?
A: Encourage your student to talk with their roommates/suitemates about their concerns. If this does not help, then they should bring their concerns to the Resident Assistant (RA) on the floor

Q: What if my student wants a room or hall change?
A: They must talk with the office manager at the front desk in their residence hall. This staff member will alert the hall director who will discuss a move with the student.

Q: What is the room decoration policy?
A: Guidelines for decorating rooms are providing on the do’s and don’t page - link

Do’s and Don’ts of Decorating Rooms

Posters, pictures, plants, and rugs are a few of the typical items used to decorate residence hall rooms. Students will be charged for damage to the walls and floors that incur from decorating. Waterbeds and water-filled furniture of any kind are not allowed. Students are not permitted to paint their own rooms.

Furniture Option

The Furniture Options Program is available in Allison, Corbett, Ingersoll and Newsom Halls. Students in these halls may decide which pieces of University owned furniture they would like to keep and request that the other pieces be removed. Student rooms in all the halls have wall-to-wall carpeting. We have a 5 year Paint Program that rotates throughout the halls, but rooms badly in need of paint are painted as needed. Students are not allowed to paint their own rooms.

Many students choose to rent lofts to create more living space in their Residence Hall room. Lofts must meet specific safety requirements as listed in the Residence Hall Handbook. For more information on lofts and other rental items, visit the Operations Management page .

More information regarding room furnishing is available in the Residence Hall Handbook which you will receive with your room assignment.

What to Bring When You Move In

You will need to provide your own:  

• Blankets  
• Bedspread
• Towels
• Pillow
• Linen
• Telephone
• Blow Dryer
• Answering Machine
• Fan
• Iron
• Comforter

You may wish to bring:

• Computer
• Stereo
• TV
• Microwave
• Mini Refrigerator
• Alarm Clock
• Bookshelf
• Calculator
• Study Lamp or Table Lamp – Halogen lamps are not allowed
• Extension Cords
• Shower Tote and shower flip flops

Rooms are furnished with these basics:

• Curtains
• Beds (2) - Clearance height under the bed is 6.5"
• Mattresses (39" wide x 80" length) (2)
  *Since fitted sheets are often too small, twin flat sheets or extra-long fitted sheets are recommended
• Study Desks (24"x 36") (2)
• Study Chairs (2)
• Wardrobe Closets (26" depth x 46" width) space for hanging clothes (2)

Please note:

• Each Residence Hall has a card-operated laundry facility located in the building.
• Since rooms have only a ceiling light fixture, a study lamp and/or table lamp are extremely useful.
• Halogen Lamps are not allowed.
• Bring winter clothing because at the end of fall semester the weather turns cold
• Custodial services are provided for all bathroom facilities, corridors, floor lounges and other public areas.
• It is your responsibility to clean your own room. (Cleaning supplies and equipment are provided at your hall’s main desk for your use.)

It’s often a good idea for roommates to contact each other during the summer to find out what each person intends to bring. You may discover that you own duplicates of some items but not others.

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