What to Bring and What to Leave
Office of Residence Life

Room Dimensions

• Single Size/Occupancy Rooms: 8' W x 15'L (closets extend 25" into the room)
  
• Double Size/Occupancy Rooms: 12'W x 15' L (closets extend 25" into the room)
  

Room Finishing
The following items are provided in each room per person: bed, mattress (36"x76"), study desk, chair, floor to ceiling wardrobe / closet unit with drawers, internet jack, telephone jack (one only), and cable outlet (one only). If you are sharing a room with one or more students, you may wish to check with them to coordinate the larger items like a television, VCR, DVD player, refrigerator and microwave. Each room/student receives local telephone service, cable, direct connection to the internet and voice mail.


Supplies to Bring

• telephone *required in room*
• towels/washcloths
• bath sandals
• surge/power strips
• iron/ironing board
• fan
• desk lamp
• mugs/cups/bowls/silverware
  
• throw rug/area carpet
• stereo, TV/VCR/DVD
• bed linen (36" x 76" sheets)
• mattress cover/pad
• umbrella
• laundry bag, soap (laundry/bath)
  
• cleaning supplies
• dry erase board
• shower caddy
• surge protected electrical strip
• storage containers (stackable crates)
  
• alarm clock
• quarters
• hair dryer
• key chain
  
• posters to decorate
• hangers
• wastebasket
• flashlight
• pillow/blanket
  

This is a list of approved appliances:

• Refrigerator (not more than 4.5 cubic feet)
• Microwave (maximum electrical capacity of 600 watts)
  
• Coffeemakers
• George Forman (w/ closed heating element)
  *All appliances must bear the UL (Underwriters Lab) seal of approval
  

What to Leave at Home

• any items with exposed heating elements
• extension cords (surge protected strips are allowed)
• plastic shower curtains
• holiday lights of any kind
• electric skillets/hot plates
• toaster
• dart board
• electric blanket
• candles (even if unburned)
• weapons of any type (inc. paint ball, pellet guns, sling shots)
  
• space heaters
• pets (fish ONLY are allowed -- 10 gallon tank max.)
• halogen floor lamps and light bulbs
• incense
• firearms/bows/knives
  
• kerosene heaters
• inflatable furniture or beanbags
• waterbed
• air conditioners (unless approved by Office of Residence Life)
  

Laundry
Laundry facilities are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week on each of the residence hall floors. This equipment is provided for the use of each building's residents. If a machine is malfunctioning, please notify Residence Life as soon as possible.

Cable
Cable television service is available in each room and is provided by Defiance College in cooperation with the local cable service provider. Residents are responsible for providing their own television and cable line.

Computer Lines
Access to the Internet is available in each room and is provided by Defiance College. For specific questions regarding the necessary hardware/software to gain access, please contact Defiance College Computer Services at (419) 783-2312. More information will be given to you during Orientation on the specifics, and also can be found at www.defiance.edu/pages/SL_residence_computing.html.

Phone Service
Each room has on-campus and local calling service along with a voicemail account. Students will be provided with their telephone information at the time of check-in and are expected to provide their own telephone. A telephone with accurate voicemail is required in each room. The assigned campus phone number is the college’s main method of communication with students.

Vending Machines
A vending area is located on the main floor in both Whitney Hall and McReynolds Hall. Soft drinks and change are available in these areas.

Kitchen Facilities
There is a small kitchen located in both Whitney Hall and McReynolds Hall that contains a sink, microwave and stove. This space is available for use to all residents of the building. It is the responsibility of the residents to clean this area after usage.