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Residence Life FAQs
- Q: What do current MC students recommend I bring for my room?
- Area Carpets or Rugs
- House slippers and shower shoes
- Small Fan
- Mattress Pad / Egg Crate / Memory Foam Mattress Cover (twin, extra-long size)
- Lamp or other extra lighting
- Power Strips / Extension Cords (3-pronged)
- Bath Robe, Towels, Hand Towels, Wash Cloths
- Shower Caddy, Fully Stocked
- Coaxial Cable for TV / Ethernet Cables
- Alarm Clock
- Coffee Maker
- Can Opener, Bowls, Plates, Silverware, Dishwashing Soap, Sponges
- 3M Removable Hooks, Tabs, Adhesives
- Dry Erase Markers and Cleaner
- 3-Hole Punch, Stapler, Tape Dispenser, etc.
- Laundry Basket / Liquid Laundry Detergent / Fabric Softener
- Planner / Address Book
- Basic Cleaning Supplies: Disinfectant Wipes, Glass Cleaner, Broom, Dustpan
- Iron and Ironing Board
- Q: 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-meal plan, Juniors and Seniors the 10-, 14-, or 19-meal plan.
- Q: 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 for each student. A dry-erase message board is also placed outside of each room.
- Q: What are the room dimensions?
All other residence halls vary in size and shape.
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, extra-long
Mattress Size: 36”W x 80”L (twin, extra-long) - Q: Where can I do my laundry on campus?
Washers and dryers are located on the ground floor of each residence hall in Copeland, Gamble, Davis, and Carnegie Halls. Gibson and Lloyd Halls have two laundry rooms on each floor, each with a washer and dryer. Beeson Village has a laundry room located on the ground floor of Memorial Hall (building A) on the side facing Court Street, below apartment A1. Laundry machine use is included in the cost of each room. We highly recommend that you bring liquid laundry detergent for your clothes and bedding. There have been a number of incidents with students using improper amounts of powdered detergent. This causes machines to break down not be available for other residents to use. Only residential students may use the laundry machines located in the residence halls!
- Q: What appliances can I bring?
- Alarm Clock • Coffee Pot • Laptop or PC Computer • Desk Lamp • Personal Fan • Iron • Microwave (Under 1,000 watts) • Stereo •
- Refrigerator (Under 4 cubic feet) • Television • DVD Player • Gaming Systems • 3-pronged surge strip/extension cord
- Q: What type of computer connection will I need?
Two computer connections are located in each residence hall room for those wishing to connect to the internet using an Ethernet cable. Maryville College is a wireless campus, so a wireless network card will also work. Information on purchasing network cards will be available when you arrive in the fall.
- Q: What things should I leave at home?
- Air Conditioners • Candles • Incense
- Dart Board • Electric Blankets • Electric Frying Pans
- Electric Grills • Electric Heaters • Firearms/Weapons/Ammunition
- Halogen Lamps • Hot Plates • Pets (except fish) • Power Tools • Sun Lamp • Water Beds
- Q: When will I get information on my room assignment and roommate?
Your housing and roommate information will be sent to you at the beginning of July. The information will include: your residence hall name, room number, room phone number, and contact information for your new roommate. We encourage you to contact your roommate over the phone or meet in person. We discourage you to use Facebook, MySpace, or other online communities to contact your new roommate.