Residence Life FAQs
- What do current MC students recommend I bring for my room?
- What type of meal plans are available?
- What furnishings will be in my room?
- What are the room dimensions?
- Where can I do my laundry on campus?
- What appliances can I bring?
- What type of computer connection will I need?
- What things should I leave at home?
- When will I get information on my room and roommate?
What do current MC students recommend I bring for my room?
- Carpet or Rugs
- House Shoes
- Fan
- Mattress Pad / Egg Crate / Memory Foam
- Shower Shoes
- Lamp or other extra lighting
- Power Strips / Extension Cords
- Bath Robe
- Shower Caddy
- TV Cables / Ethernet Cables
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Pot
- Can Opener
- 3M Removable Hooks
- Dry Erase Board
- 3-Hole Punch / Stapler
- Laundry Basket / Detergent
- Planner / Important Phone Numbers
- Basic Cleaning Supplies (Clorox Wipes)
What type of meal plans are available?
There are three meal plan options offered to students based on their class standing. The plans are the full board (19 meal plan), 14 meal plan and 10 meal plan. All resident students must purchase a College meal plan. First-year students must carry the 19 meal plan, sophomores the 14 or 19 plan, juniors and seniors the 10, 14, or 19.
What furnishings will be in my room?
Each residence hall room is furnished with a bed, mattress, desk, bookshelf, desk chair, mini-blinds, closet and dresser drawers.
What are the room dimensions?
Copeland, Davis, and Gamble Halls:
Room Size: 15’2”L x 10’2”W (not including closet space)
Window Size: 42”W x 64”L
Bed Size: Twin
Mattress Size: 36”W x 80”L (extra long)
All other residence halls vary in size and shape.
Where can I do my laundry on campus?
Washers and dryers are located on the ground floor of each residence hall. Laundry is included in the cost of each room.
What appliances can I bring?
- Alarm Clock • Coffee Pot • Computer • Desk Lamp • Fan • Iron Microwave (Under 900 watts) • Power Strip/Surge Protector • Radio
- Refrigerator (Under 4 cubic feet) • Telephone • TV • VCR • DVD player
What type of computer connection will I need?
Two computer connections are located in each residence hall room. Information on purchasing network cards will be available when you arrive in the fall.
What things should I leave at home?
- Air Conditioners • Candles • Incense
- Dart Board • Electric Blankets • Electric Fry Pan
- Electric Grills • Electric Heaters • Firearms/Weapons
- Fireworks • Halogen Lamps • Hot Plates • Pets (except fish) • Power Tools • Sun Lamp • Water Beds
When will I get information on my room and roommate?
Housing and Roommate information will be sent to you at the beginning of July. The information will include your hall, room number, phone number and contact information for your new roommate.
