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Who can help
me?
The resident assistant (RA) is a specially trained student who
is available to help you get acquainted with the university
and to assist you with your life on campus. The RA lives in
the housing unit with the residents, and serves as a friend
and leader for the residents. The RA plans monthly events for
the residents in his/her unit (housing are consisting of approximately
20 people) and helps coordinate activities such as unit devotions
and community outreaches.
What
about my spiritual growth?
Each residence facility has a resident chaplain (RC), who along
with the RA, develops opportunities for spiritual growth and ministry
outreach.
How do
I receive a room?
After you have submitted your $100 tuition deposit and if you plan
to live on campus (see IWU Residency Policy), you will receive
instructions about completing an on-line housing application. Room assignments are based on the date in which you submit your tuition deposit.. The residence life office makes every attempt to honor
all special requests for roommate and residence facilities, but we
are unable to honor all requests. Applications can be edited and
changed through mid-July without affecting the original submission
date. In general, the earlier you submit your tuition deposit, the better the chance of your requests being met.
How
do I get to know my roommate if we've never met?
When you arrive on campus, move in, but save equal space for
your roommate. Do an activity together within the first day
or so after your arrival. Roommates don't have to have similar
interests in order to get along. Having a good relationship
with your roommate requires honesty, tolerance for differences
and open communication.
What should
I bring with me?
Although you should not move your entire room from home into
your new home, there are some things you will want to bring
with you:
Bed linens (extra-long twin)
Hangers
Pillows
Desk supplies
Towels
Alarm clock
Toiletries
Fan
Laundry supplies
Desk lamps
The use of electrical appliances is limited because of sanitation,
safety and circuit overload. No microwaves, open-coiled appliances,
hot plates, toasters, electrical fry pans, crock pots, sunlamps,
or infrared lights are to be used in the students' rooms.
Students can use UL approved popcorn poppers, hair dryers,
curling irons, clothes irons, etc. Students can bring a small
refrigerator, no larger than 4.0 cubic feet in size. Micro-refrigerators
are not permitted.
When can
I have guests?
Each residence hall and apartment sets at least one night a week
set aside for open house. During open house members of the opposite
gender can visit students' rooms. All students are expected
to conduct themselves with discretion and respect the rights
of others. They must be careful to maintain a biblical standard
of morality and be sensitive to community standards of good
taste and decency.
What kind
of facilities will my residence hall offer?
Each residence hall has a variety of facilities for the use
of the residents. They include:
Computer lab
Study room
Hall chapel
Large public lounge lobby
Store for snacks
Ironing boards
Conference rooms
Kitchenette and/or microwave
TV lounge
Coin-operated laundry
Exercise/wellness room
Outside bicycle racks
No common storage is available in any of our residence halls.
What kind
of facilities will my residence hall apartment offer?
Our residence hall apartments are designed to meet the needs
of returning students. Our apartments include the following
facilities:
Coin-operated laundry
Study and TV lounge
Outside bike racks
Kitchenette with microwave
and refrigerator
Ironing boards (not UC)
Community center with lobby store,
computer room, and group study area.
No common storage is available in any of our residence hall
apartments.
What kind
of furniture will be in my room?
Each residence hall room and apartment is furnished and carpeted.
The furniture provided in each room includes:
2 Bunkable Beds (36"x80") 1 Telephone
2 Mattress Pads 2 Desks with Bookshelf and Light
1 Dresser (4 or 5 drawers) Closet with Organizer and Shelf
Antique White Mini Blinds
Indiana Wesleyan University does not allow students to construct loft units in their rooms. However, the University has entered into an agreement for Bedloft to supply lofts to students. These beds meet safety standards and are easy to assemble. For more information, you can go to www.bedloft.com
Can I decorate
my room?
Room personalization and decorating is encouraged. The following
guidelines must be observed:
Students are not permitted to use nails or tacks anywhere
in their rooms (except bulletin boards). White putty (or "Plasti
Tak") is the only material that can be used for hanging.
Other adhesives, such as tape, picture hangers, decals, etc.
may not be used because of the potential damage to most surfaces.
Where do
I eat?
The resident dining room is located in the Student Center. All
resident students have a meal plan which is accessed by your
student ID. Breakfast, lunch, and dinner are served Monday through
Friday; brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. Commuters
may also dine in the resident dining room by paying at
the door or by using a commuter meal plan.
The Wildcat Express also located in the Student Center, is
our mini food court which features the Block and Barrel Sub
Shop, Firehouse Grill, a Mexican option, an Italian option,
an ice cream area, lots of snack items, beverages, and fresh
baked cookies and pastries. Residents may use their meal card
or purchase items; commuters may purchase items or use a Commuter meal plan.
What is there to do?
Each hall's Events Coordinator and their staff is very active in planning innovative and "creative" activities that let you have fun while developing lifelong friendships. These events give you the chance to get to know the other people in the hall. The kick-off event for all the residence halls is Residence Life Week. This is a week of fun games and enoyable activities for all resident students, so plan to stay on campus! In addition, the Student Activites Council (SAC) plans and coordinates campus-wide activities such as SAC Weekend, Homecoming, Rebash, Family Weekend, Ski Trips and Spotted Cow Weekend. Intramural sports and Student Organizations are other ways to enhance your college experience, so plan to get involved!
What services are available in the Student Center?
Need a haircut or manicure? Stop by “Wildcutz”, the student run, licensed, hair salon. Feel the urge to do a little shopping? Try out “My Roommates Closet”, a student-run clothing consignment shop. Has your ipod become outdated? Our Apple Authorized Campus Store is located inside the “1920 Gallery”. Stop in to browse the student art pieces and check out the new Apple products all at the same location!
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