| What size are my Hinman room, bed, and windows?
Suite Bedrooms: 8 ft. 6 in. x 10 ft. 10 in.
Suite Lounges: 15 ft. x 9 ft. 10 in.
Mattress: 80 in. x 33-1/2 x 5-1/2
Beds are extra long twin size. Sheets for these beds are normally available at J.C. Penney or Sears. There is a 6 inch clearance under the bed for storage.
Windows: 65 in. wide x 72 in. high
Lofts, halogen lamps, cinder blocks and heating coils (hot plates) are not allowed in the residence halls.
What basic room furnishings are provided by the University?
A typical room and suite in Hinman College are furnished as follows:Double room: 2 beds, 2 desks, 2 desk chairs, 2 built-in closets, 2 dressers, phone, mirror, 2 floor lamps, 2 towel racks, and Venetian blinds.
Suite lounge: each suite lounge has upholstered furniture, table, table lamp and blinds.
Can I bring my phone and computer?
Phones are connected in each room for on-campus calls. To activate off-campus calling, each new student must fill out a form which will be given to students at Orientation. If you did not get this form, you must go to the Telecommunications Office upon arrival and get the form to complete. It may take a few days to be activated, depending on when you sign up for this service. Please keep this in mind when giving family and friends your number.
One Ethernet Computer Hook-up per student to the university mainframe are available in each residence hall room. If your computer is not equipped with an Ethernet card, one can be purchased in the Campus Bookstore. All residence halls are now equipped with wireless connection.
There is also a Fax Service available to students in the Telecommunications Office. Fax #607-777-4000. There is a nominal charge for this service.
Are there storage facilities available in Hinman?
No. You should plan to store your items in your own room.
Storage is not available during summer break.
What is in a Hinman residence hall?
Each hall has a study lounge with a kitchen area, and a main lounge with a television and recreational equipment. There are also vending machines and laundry facilities. Laundry is free for residence hall students. All floors have a floor lounge.
Can I cook in my room and bring appliances?
Cooking is limited to the preparation of snacks only. You may bring small appliances for this purpose (small microwaves, popcorn poppers, refrigerators, etc.) Appliances with open heating elements are not permitted. All appliances must be UL approved.
Refrigerators can be rented from a company called Microfridge (phone 1-800-577-8041). You may want to confer with your roommate/suitemates before deciding.
Suggestions on what to bring on opening day? (August 21st)
Blanket Linens (extra long twin size)
Bucket (pail) or shower caddy - to carry & store bathroom toiletries
Alarm clock Power strip (surge protector)
Pillows
Poster & pictures
Trunk (sometimes handy for extra storage & can be used as a coffee table)
Clothing iron
Coffee Maker (if you drink coffee)
Desk lamp
Fan
First aid supplies
Garbage pail or wastebasket
Laundry soap
You may decorate your room or suite with the understanding that any damage (holes, adhesive marks, paint stripped from walls, etc.) will be assessed to your damage account. Please note: No hooks/nails/stickers, etc. are to be attached to the ceilings. Local fire regulations also stipulate that paper decorations may not exceed 20% of the total wall space. Other personal items such as TV sets, stereos, computers, etc., are up to the discretion of each roommate. There is a TV cable hook-up in each residence hall room.
Can I change my room once I arrive?
Room changes are considered after the 2nd week of classes. Please be aware that prior to considering room changes, our first priority will be to move students living in rooms with 3 students in a double room to vacancies in regular occupancy. Mutual room changes (a space for a space) can begin two weeks after the first day of classes. Contact the Hinman College Office at the start of the fall semester to begin the process.
Where can I cash checks or open an account?
There is a bank on campus (M&T Bank) which will cash checks for a fee, or free if you have an account with them. There are also two cash machines in the student union and one in the Lecture Hall. In addition, there are several banks within a mile or two from campus. All of these banks are on one of the bus lines and some are within walking distance.
Are there staff members around to help me should I need it?
There are Resident Directors (RD’s) in each hall who are responsible for building administration. They have been trained in helping skills and problem solving. They are also good people to talk to about any type of concern. The RD is assisted by 6 Resident Assistants (RA’s) in each building. RA’s are students who have gone through an intensive selection and training program. On each floor you will find an RA who is a good resource for students in many areas. Discovery Assistants (DA’s) are assigned to each building to help with academic assistance. In addition, Hinman College has an administrative staff consisting of an Assistant Director, two Secretaries, and a Faculty Master.
Revised 7/15/08
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