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residence life information for new students
in a traditional residence hall room, you will find:
- bed frame and mattress (twin, extra-long)
- desk and desk chair
- dresser
- closets
- satellite cable tv - free for all students (included in housing rate)
- internet access – all residence hall rooms have access to the university's high-speed wireless and ethernet networks. in order to utilize arcadia's network, you must complete on online registration process for each computer and handheld device.
in a traditional residence hall, you will find:
- laundry rooms – washers and dryers are free of charge (included in housing rate)
- housekeeping service for each common area, common bathroom and lounge area.
- flat screen tvs with dvd capability in the kistler, dilworth and heinz main lounges
- kitchens in each knight hall lounge.
bring with you to campus:
- sheets – twin, extra-long
- egg crates or mattress pads
- pillows
- towels
- shower shoes or flip flops
- shower caddy
- alarm clock
- tv
- iron with an automatic shutoff and ironing board
- kitchen utensils
- air fresheners
- white board for door
- power strip/surge protector
- trash can
- fan
- storage crates
- laundry supplies
- decorations
- poster putty or removable adhesive strips – students are responsible for damage to their walls and furniture at the end of the year!
- hand sanitizer
- cleaning wipes
- thermometer
- face masks (2-3)
leave these items at home:
- alcohol - if you are under the age of 21.
- water beds or other beds
- air conditioners
- toaster ovens
- sun lamps
- space heaters
- extension cords
- pets - other than fish in a tank no larger than 10 gallons
- ceiling fans
- refrigerators larger than 3.2 cubic feet
- microwave ovens - other than those leased or purchased through an authorized university vendor
- halogen lamps without approved covers
- candles
- incense
- grills - george foreman, charcoal, or gas burning
- coffee makers without automatic shut off
- bottled gas appliances
- any device that has an exposed heating element and does not have automatic shut-off
- Wall & ceiling coverings