Q: How are new students assigned to roommates and to rooms?
A: All new and transfer students are asked to complete the Housing Information Form available in the Open Rhodes. Information provided on the Housing Information Form is used in roommate matching. Therefore, it is important that the student fill out the form honestly. If a student wishes to live with someone specific, both persons must request each other on the residence hall application. Once the Housing Information Form is received in the orientation office, the date it is received is stamped on the form. Forms should be returned prior to June 15th. Students have several options of theme housing available including Quiet Study, Restricted Visitation and Substance Free. Students can not request specific buildings or rooms.

Q: When are room assignments mailed to new students?
A: Room assignments are mailed out by July 20 for the fall semester.

Q: What comes in the rooms?
A: The College provides each resident with a bed, mattress, dresser, desk, desk chair, and closet or wardrobe. In addition, each room is equipped with a telephone jack (with voicemail, caller ID, and call waiting), and a cable television jack. You may contract for long distance telephone service through the college. Students must provide their own phones. Furniture cannot be removed from the rooms, as there is no storage.

Q: Do I need to bring carpet?
A: If you live in Williford you do not need to bring carpet as these rooms are carpeted. If you live in Blount, Robinson, Glassell, Townsend, or Trezevant you may want to bring carpet as these rooms have tile floors.

Q: What should I bring?
A: Bed linens and a pillow, towels, toiletries and something to carry them in, clothes and clothes hamper, computer, laundry basket or bag, laundry detergent, alarm clock, desk lamp, U.L. approved power strips with surge protectors, telephone, umbrella, coffee maker, posters for your wall, dry erase board. We encourage you to communicate with your roommate(s) about bringing larger items such as TV’s, microwave, iron board, carpet, stereo, and refrigerator.

Q: Are there things I should not bring?
A: For the health, safety and well-being of all, it is necessary that some items be restricted from possession or use in the housing facilities. The following items are not allowed:

• Cooking appliances (hotplates, toaster ovens, table top grills, etc.)
• Candles and incense
• Halogen lamps or other upward-facing lamps with exposed bulbs.
• Pets (other than fish)
• Guns/knives or other items that can be considered weapons (this includes paint ball guns, BB guns and fire works)
• Extension cords (only U.L. approved power strips are permitted)
• Lofts

Q: Where do I eat?
A: All students who live on campus are required to have a meal plan. The main dining hall is located on the west side of campus. Students also have meal equivalency at the Lynx Lair grill located in the Bryan Campus Life Center.

Q: Where do I do laundry?
A: Laundry facilities are located in each residential building or connected building. There is no additional cost for laundry as it is included in your housing costs.

Q: Do I clean my own room or is there housekeeping?
A: All students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms. The common areas (hallways, stairwells, bathrooms, social rooms etc.) are cleaned by housekeeping staff.

Q: Where can I receive my mail?
A: You will be assigned a campus mailbox. The mailboxes are located in the Briggs Student Center. Look for your Rhodes Box number with your housing assignment. Your proper address is:

Your Name
Rhodes College Box #XXXX
2000 North Parkway
Memphis, TN 38112-1690

Q: What if I get sick?
A: For medical emergencies (e.g. unconsciousness, cardiac arrest, seizures, head injuries, serious falls, or fractures, excessive bleeding) the victim or bystander should first call 911 emergency response system. Campus Safety (843-3333) and Residence Life Staff should be called immediately after 911. The Health Center Staff will also assist with emergencies during office hours. Campus Safety and Health Center staff members are certified in CPR and first aid and will render care until an ambulance arrives.

Q: Can I live/stay in my room all year long?
A: The residence halls close for the semester break/winter break and for the summer. During Thanksgiving and Spring break special break housing is available. All halls remain open during fall and Easter breaks. Summer housing is available.

Q: Can I smoke in my room?
A: Smoking is not permitted in the residence halls. Student who do smoke are encouraged to smoke away from entrances and windows. Benches and ashtrays are provided near most buildings.

Q: Do I need property insurance?
A: The College does not provide coverage for personal belongings or automobiles. You should determine whether your homeowner or rental insurance covers these belongings, and then make any arrangements necessary for the insurance coverage. If you wish to purchase insurance, one company from which you may do so is National Student Services, Inc. Their website is http://nssinc.com or you may contact the Residence Life Office for a brochure.