Important Dates and FAQs
Spring Semester 2008
January 17, 2008 - Halls open at 8am for all students
January 21, 2008 - University Holiday, no classes
January 22, 2008 - Classes commence
March 15- Spring Break Begins (Halls
remain open but Dining Centers close after dinner Friday)
March 24 - Classes resume
May 16, 2008 - Residence Halls close at 10pm
(Friday) for summer break
Fall Semester 2008
August
21, 2008- Move-in begins at 8am, Dining Centers open at 8am
and Ram
Welcome: Experience CSU kicks off
August 25, 2008 - Classes Begin
September 1, 2008 - University Holiday, no classes
September 10, 2008 - Last day to change meal plan
November 22, 2008 - Fall Break Begins (Halls
remain open but Dining Centers close after lunch Friday)
December 1, 2008 - Classes Resume (Monday)
December 19, 2008 - Residence Halls close at 10pm
(Friday) for winter break; Dining Centers close at 2pm (after lunch)
FAQs
FAQs
Dos and Don'ts of Room Decorating
Furniture Options
What to Bring
Residence Hall Room Policies
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 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 Residence 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 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 furnishings is available in the Residence Hall
Handbook which you will receive with your room assignment.
What to Bring When You Move In
Items that Come in Your Room:
(One item per student)
- Curtains
- Bed Frame
- Extra Long Twin Mattress
- Desk
- Chair
- Wardrobe Closet
What to Bring:
Bedding (Extra Long Twin Sheets)- Telephone
- Computer/Laptop
- Alarm Clock
Optional Items
It is advised to coordinate these items with your roommate)
- Stereo
- TV
- Loft System
- Microfridge (or microwave and small refrigerator)
What Not to Bring:
- Halogen Lamps
- Water Beds
- Alcohol
- Pets (except fish)
- Firearms or Weapons
- Hot Plates
The Move-In Packet, coming in early June to all admitted students, provides rental and/or purchase information about some of the items included in this list including lofts, microfridges, bedding and more.
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.
Please Note:
- Each Residence Hall has a laundry facility located in the building.
- Bring winter clothing because the end of fall semester brings cold weather.
- Custodial services are provided for all bathroom facilities, corridors, floor lounges and other public areas.
- It is your responsibility to clean your room. Vacuums are available at the front desk.
