Where can I get a fridge for my room? For students entering in January, we recommend that you pick one up at a local store (many “big box” retailers are available in the area) or you can check the kiosks around campus to see if anyone is selling one. Do check the Housing and Dining Services Contract for the maximum allowable size.
What is included in my room? Each residence hall is unique, but some standard furnishings include a twin-bed frame and mattress, desk and chair, dresser and closet space for each resident. Rooms are currently equipped for cable television, campus and local phone, and computer network connections for each resident. I have lost my room key. What do I do? Make an effort to find your missing key. If it is not found, report the loss to the UMW Police or the Residence Life Office. Be sure also to tell your RA that you have lost your key. You will be charged for the replacement key.
What size sheets should I buy? All resident rooms have twin beds, and many have extralong mattresses. You will not know until move-in whether or not you have an XL mattress, so it is best to buy XL twin sheets or twin sheets with “expanded” or “deep” pockets.
Can I request to live in a specific residence hall? Assignments for students coming in January are done on a space available basis. Translation: we’re going to assign you where we have space available. If you know someone here and there is space in that room, we’ll do our best to accommodate that request. We also do try to accommodate building preferences but aren’t always able to do so. Please keep in mind that you need to be a junior or senior (by credits) in order to reside in the UMW apartments.
Can I have overnight visitors in the residence halls? Overnight visitation is decided upon by community standards vote. Most communities permit overnight visitors, but check with your roommate first!
Can I have a pet in my room? Only the underwater variety (fish) are permitted in a tank no larger than 20 gallons. Residents found with other animals will be fined and given 24 hours to remove them from the premises. If an animal is not removed, the University will release it to Fredericksburg Animal Control and will file judicial charges against the resident.
Should I bring a loft? The choice to purchase a loft is up to you. However, Russell Hall and the UMW Apartments do not permit lofts, so you should not purchase one until you have received your room assignment. If you are housed elsewhere and decide to bring a loft, you may be responsible for removing and storing the bed frame that is provided in the room. Only pre-fabricated, commercially manufactured lofts are permitted. Check the Eaglelink Portal for a list of vendors and manufacturers.
I don’t think my roommate and I are going to get along. How can I change rooms? We strongly encourage you to make an effort to get to know your roommate. You may find that you have more in common than you expected. However, should the need to change rooms arise, room changes will be considered after the first two full weeks of classes during the open room change process. You would need to speak with your RA first to get the process started.
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