WHAT Stuff to BRING Know
Welcome to the UNT Residence Halls
COLLEGE INN
LEGENDS BRUCE WEST
SANTA FE
MCCONNELL
TRADITIONS
CRUMLEY RAWLINS
CLARK MAPLE HONORS
MOZART
VICTORY
KERR
Welcome to UNT! One of the first things that we suggest for a successful start to your freshman housing experience is to contact your roommate and begin talking about what you are both planning to bring to college. There is nothing worse than having two microwaves and no TV; or two of everything. Pack carefully. You will not be able to bring everything you own and have it all fit in your room. Remember, first pack everything you will need, then pack the things you will want. This way you will know what is necessary and what can wait until some space clears up. Remember, your residence hall staff are available to help you with your questions or to help you and your roommate create a roommate agreement.
Move in pro-tips from UNT Housing Whether you’re moving in to the residence halls for the first time or the fifth time, here is some useful information about moving in. Tip #1: Each room is furnished with a bed, desk, chair and dresser drawers for each student. When deciding what other items to bring, keep in mind that some halls do not have elevators. Tip #2: Some students choose to coordinate with their roommate and only bring one of each of larger items such as a microwave, mini-refrigerator and TV to maximize the space in the room. Tip #3: Remember you will be responsible for cleaning and restoring the room to its original state when you move out. For this reason, we recommend adhesive strips or hooks rather than nails. Another helpful tip is to purchase a shower curtain that you can throw away at the end of the year so that you do not have to clean the shower curtain that is provided. Simply fold the shower curtain we provide and place it in a drawer or in your closet for safe keeping. The following lists are not all inclusive, but includes the most frequently asked items. For more information, please see the Housing Handbook here http://housing.unt.edu/housing_policies
So, what should I pack? • Your ID Card: You’ll receive your ID at orientation, but don’t forget it at home when you move to campus! You will need your ID for check-in, getting into your residence hall and having access to your Dining meal plan. If you do not have an ID Card before you arrive, you will be issued a temporary card that you may use for a few days until you get an ID Card. • Sheets, towels and other linens: Extra-long twin sheets, pillow, spare pillowcase, blanket, mattress pad, towels, washcloth, etc. Your bed comes with a mattress, so (thankfully!) you don’t need to pack that. • Bathroom supplies: If your room has a connecting or private bath you will need to bring toilet tissue, hand soap and bathroom cleaners. After you check in, connecting and private baths are not supplied with toilet tissue, and you and your roommate will be responsible for cleaning and maintaining them. Shower curtains are provided, but feel free to bring a decorative shower curtain. For students who have a community bathroom, that bathroom is stocked and cleaned by UNT Housing staff. Everyone will want to bring typical toiletry items, a shower caddy/tote and shower shoes. • Clothing: Every room has hanging space and a dresser. Think practically about what you will need/wear. Maybe you can trade out summer and winter clothing. Also, you probably will end up getting lots of t-shirts from different organizations around campus. • Removable adhesive: Tape, tacks or nails cannot be used on the walls (but are OK on bulletin boards). Removable adhesive may be used for hanging posters and pictures on walls. Please be advised that any damage to the walls or the paint will result in damage charges when you move out. • Coaxial cable jumper for your TV. You will need to provide a jumper cable to connect your digital television to the wall outlet. You will also need a digital converter box if your television doesn’t have a built in digital tuner. • Dishes: Silverware, cups, plates, bowls, glasses, dish soap, dish towel, paper towels, etc. • Laundry supplies: Laundry basket or bag, and detergent for washer, fabric softener, stain fighters, etc. There are laundry facilities in every hall. • Cleaning supplies: broom, dustpan, mop, small hand-held vacuum. You can check out a full sized vacuum at your halls front desk. • Health care products: First aid kit, allergy, headache or stomach medications, adhesive bandages, sunscreen, etc.
• Throw rug: Student rooms are not carpeted. A 4’ by 6’ or 5’ by 8’ rug should fit in all rooms. You might want to coordinate bringing a rug with your roommate ahead of time. • Appliances that do not have exposed heating elements such as toasters or toaster ovens are allowed. Toasters and Toaster Ovens are allowed in College Inn, Honors, Legends, Mozart and Santa Fe Halls. Please see website for a listing of appliances that are not allowed in the halls. Some items you may want to bring are outlined below. These are suggestions and may not be necessities for everyone: • School supplies • Stationery and office supplies • Alarm clock or clock radio • Bicycle (with a good lock, and don’t forget to register it with the campus police) • Small food appliances that do not have exposed heating elements (consider sharing with your room mate). -- George Foreman-type grills, -- Quesadilla makers, -- Sandwich makers, -- Panini grills, -- Rice cookers, -- Coffee pots, -- Microwave (max 1,000 watts) -- Mini-fridge (max 1,000 watts) -- Crock-pots -- Popcorn popper (hot air only) • Laptop and other electronics- We provide wi-fi in each room and a computer lab (without printing) in each building. • Ethernet cable if you wish wired access to the network • Power outlet strip with an in-line fuse or circuit breaker and overload protection. • TV, stereo, DVD player. We provide digital cable. A digital converter box is required to access the cable for non-digital TV’s (consider sharing the TV with your room mate) • Headphones • UL approved electrical power strips with built-in circuit breakers • Electric space heater with tip-over safety cut-off (1,500 watt max)
• Desk lamp or floor lamp (No halogen bulbs!) • Flashlight • Extra long twin bed sheets (2 sets), pillows, pillowcases, blankets • Laundry bag and detergents. We provide coin-less laundry machines, but you will bring your own detergent and any other supplies you need. • Cloths • Cloths hangers • Laundry basket/bag and detergent • Iron and ironing board (consider sharing with your room mate) • Sewing kit • Toiletries (soap, shampoo, etc) • Toilet paper • Towels • Wastebasket • Cleaning supplies (broom, dustpan, mop, small hand-held vacuum) • Posters, pictures • Adhesive strips or hooks for hanging decorations • Under the bed storage boxes • Medications and small first aid kit with basic medicine
Items to consider sharing • Kitchen appliances and food items - grills and microwaves, dishes, utensils, glasses, pots, and pans • Posters and pictures • Table or Floor Lamp(s) • Microwave • Mini-refrigerator, • Cable cords (television coax and computer Ethernet) • TV and DVD Player • Small hand-held vacuum cleaner • Carpet/rugs. • George Foreman-type grills, quesadilla makers, sandwich makers, panini grills, rice cookers, coffee pots, and crock-pots, etc
Things to leave at home We do not allow any devices that produce or sustain fire, like candles, matches, incense, etc, or any device with exposed heating elements, like toasters or toaster ovens*, into our rooms. • Halogen lamps (due to the heat they generate) • Anything that is a flammable fluid • Fireworks, or pyrotechnics • Candles and/or scent producers • Toasters and toaster ovens * Due to unique living arrangements, toasters and toaster ovens are allowed in College Inn, Honors, Legends, Mozart and Santa Fe Halls
• Non-halogen desk lamps with an extra outlet in the base • Lights or lamps that hang from the wall or ceiling • Rope or string lights (for example, Christmas tree lights) • Neon signs
Please be aware • Extension cords in the residence halls must have a built in in-line fuse, circuit breaker, or overload protection. • Do not run electrical cords should under rugs, over nails or in high traffic areas. • Do not staple electrical cords to walls or otherwise pierce the cord. • Keep flammable objects away from heat producing items such as coffee makers. • Place rugs in a location that does not hinder the opening and closing of doors. • Do not hang objects from sprinkler heads. • Do not tamper with or disable smoke detectors. • Do not store or stack items should within 18” of a sprinkler head. • Do not cover more than 20% of your room door with paper or other decorative items. • Rope or string lights or neon signs are not allowed in resident rooms.
What Will You Find In Your Room? No matter which residence hall you live in, every room contains: • Desk and chair • Dresser • Loft-able bed • Bookshelves • Wired and wireless Internet Service • Cable TV Service • Window blinds If your room has a connecting or private bath, the bathroom will also contain a shower curtain.
What Will You Find In Your Hall? Every residence hall has: • Vending machines • Kitchenette with microwave • Full size vacuum available for checkout at the front desk • Access to the pool at College Inn
Frequently asked questions about the halls or rooms: • What size are the beds in the halls? Answer: twin XL • What furniture comes in the room? A bed, a desk, and a chair for each resident. • What amenities do the halls come with? Each of our halls at UNT come with free wi-fi and cable, as well as free to use computer labs, laundry rooms, and kitchenettes (no stove). • Which residence halls on campus also have dining halls? We have 5 dining halls on campus in Bruce, Maple, Kerr, West, and Victory. • Can I bring a refrigerator or microwave? Students may bring a refrigerator or microwave as long as they do not exceed 1,000 watts.
• How high do the beds loft? In most of our halls, the beds loft to 33”, while in Kerr and West hall, the beds loft to 66”. • Can I bunk the beds in my room? Yes, the beds in all of our halls (excluding Kerr and West) can be bunked with the permission of both residents in the room. Bunking beds requires a special kit provided by the front desk of your hall. • Am I allowed a toaster or candles in my room? No, we do not allow any devices that produce or sustain fire, like candles, matches, incense, etc, or any device with exposed heating elements, like toasters or toaster ovens, into our rooms. • Will my room have a sink in it even if I am in a hall with Community Style bathrooms? Yes, all of our rooms on campus will have a sink in the room itself, including rooms that are in a hall with Community Style restrooms. • What halls on campus have Community Style bathroom? Bruce Hall, West Hall, and the top 2 floors of Crumley Hall have Community style restrooms. • What halls have central heating? Kerr, Maple, Crumley, West, and Clark. • Which halls on campus are reserved for upper-classmen? Santa Fe, Legends, Mozart, College Inn, and Honors • Are the halls at UNT Co-ed? Yes, the all of our halls at UNT are co-ed except for West Hall, which has separate male and female towers.
More Questions? Please contact UNT Housing at 940-565-2610 or housinginfo@unt.edu if you have any housing questions. We are excited to see all new and returning residents on August 16th, starting at 8:00 a.m.