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SCHROEDER RESIDENCE MOVE-IN GUIDE

Schroeder Hall is a co-ed residence hall with up to 150 students living there. The hall office is open two hours every night, and there is a resident assistant (RA) available for each . A full-time professional residential coordinator (RC) manages all staff and the daily operations of the . Residential staff provide support to residents who live in the building, assisting with questions and providing resources essential to the community. They help establish an environment that supports the academic and social needs of residents. Get Involved in The Hall Improvements Committee Hall Council! The Hall Programming Committee focuses on finding ways to make living here more comfortable. puts on fun and memorable events open to everyone in the building.

The Resident Students Association (RSA) is the central coordinating group for all Hall Councils. RSA supports Hall Councils, recognizes the efforts of involved students, and encourages involvement at regional and international leadership conferences. RSA works directly with the Student Government Association (SGA) to advocate for student needs.

Whether you are looking for a leadership role on campus, have an interest in planning events, or want to meet new people,. RSA and your Hall Council would be thrilled to have you. Meetings are open to all residents, and will start up shortly after the beginning of the school year. If you have questions about your Hall Council, contact your RC. Questions about RSA can be directed to [email protected]

Mailing and Quick Reference: Measurements Room Layout

Building Address Room Size: : 11' x 17' : Student’s Name ______48" x 84" x 7" 1700 E. Walnut St. Mattresses: 84" x 35.5" Room# ______Metal Bed Frame: Evansville, IN 47714 80" x 36" 84.5" x 38" (Metal Frame with Wooden Bed ends) *Adjustable heights - 2" increments) Package Address Kits: *For super-long 90" beds, call Residence Life: 812-488-2956 Included in all Desk: Max Loft Height: 58.5" floor to bottom of frame 30" x 42" x 24" Student's Name ______Wardrobe: *Desk Carrel: 24" x 41" x 9" Schroeder Hall Room #______49" Rod to Floorboard 2 Chests of Drawers per student: 1 South Frederick Street *Wardrobe Shelf: 8" x 37" x 21.5" AllL/H dimensionsW D Evansville, IN 47714 30" x 24.5" x 24" x approximate x ) *3-drawer chest can be stacked on top of the 2-drawer chest All sizes or they can be positioned beneath the bed. Things NOT to Bring All Things Tech Ace Cinema free movie channel n n Check out the on No multi-plugs – Surge protectors are Learn about how to get connected. n your laptop brought to you by RSA! n much better. n Go to our Amenities and Services page and n No duct tape. click on Campus Computing. No contact paper or decals. Each room is set up for wired Internet No George Foreman grills or other n access, and the entire building is also n cooking appliances with exposed heating wireless. See Computing and Digital n elements. There is a TV lounge with large, flat Smart n Streaming for Everything Tech! n No halogen lamps. TV and extra comfortable leather couches. n No candles or candle warmers. Check out the computer lab with a n No pets, except fish. shared laser printer. No alcohol, illegal drugs, or tobacco. No firearms, swords, or other weapons.

Check the Residence Life Handbook for more details on all these things! Check-In and Emergency Info Cards Lofting Your Bed

You will check in at the appointedRoom Condition time at yourReport residence hall. Lofting is a great option – it provides a lot more floor space so that you Staff will provide you with your key and other materials. Be sure can bring a more personal touch to your space. Loft kits are available to review and sign your . This will in every room. record any pre-existing conditions so that you are not charged If you loft, feel free to get a loveseat or a futon. These work really well for those damages. Emergency Info Card when you have friends over… they provide a great place to sit and you You will also fill out an . Bring your don't have to mess up your bed. student ID #, two emergency contacts, insurance card, and BeHow careful to Loft - don’t your place Bed where you might bump a sprinkler. allergy information for this document. 1. R

efer to the laminated flier posted on your floor or use our online 2. instructions. Make sure you have a rubber mallet and an adjustable wrench (available from the hall office). Find the four metal pins to connect your end-posts. Check the drawers in your room for pins – if none, 3. there are extra in the office. 4. Remove the mattress – the bed is a lot lighter that way. Making sure that both wooden end-posts are oriented correctly (up/down and inside/out), connect them using the two long metal 5. support bars, one on the top rung and one nearer the bottom. 6. In-Hall Ammenities Hammer them into the rungs (gently!) with the rubber mallet. Put the small metal pins in holes on the tops of the end-posts. n 7. These will secure the loft to the bedframe. n n (coin-free, unlimited use) Carefully lift the bedframe onto the loft, matching up the pins to 8. n with stove/oven, microwave, and refrigerator the holes in the bottom of the bedposts. lounges on each floor Place your mattress on top and attach the safety rails to the side. Ground floor main lounge with ample seating, a large Installation of the safety rails are important and required! Gamescreen TV,Room and piano Follow the illustrated instructions to install them. Arranging your Room

n We have a pretty awesome game room! Check out what you can n n find in the game room, located upstairs from the main lounge: All University must stay in the room. Game tables for ping pong, pool, and snooker. n Nothing should be hung from the . Trash The plaster damages easily.

n It is a violation of the fire code to tamper with or hang anything from the sprinklers or pipes. n Be sure to bring a trash can for your room. There are Do not install screws, pins, nails or hangers into ceilings or . Recyclingtrash collection in areas Schroeder on each floor. Hall 3M Command Strips work really well and usually don’t take n off the paint. Follow removal instructions carefully. (located on each floor by the ) NEVER USE DUCK TAPE OR REGULAR FOAM TAPE! n EVERYTHING MUST BE EMPTY, DRY, and CLEAN Don’t block AC/heating vents or window exits.

n Be careful not to damage walls, ceilings or when moving Acceptable Items Unacceptable Items furniture or equipment. R PETE #1 and HDPE #2 Q Plastic bags Rugs are nice because they protect the carpet from stains. Also, plastics (flattened, lids this is a great way to bring some coziness and personality into n your room without much effort. R Aluminum cans Q Aluminum foil no ) Window shades are included, but curtains on the can R Flattened cardboard Q Pizza boxes add character to the room and block more light at night if you  Q Cardboard w/food residue n face a streetlight. The easiest way to hang them is to use two large 3M Command hooks and a lightweight curtain rod. R Mixed paper: printer paper, Q Soiled/wet paper, wax paper, n Be creative! Make your space your own…it’s your , so we brown paper bags, junk napkins/towels, food want you to feel welcome in it! mail/envelopes packaging, wrapping paper, If you’re worried about a decoration, just ask an RA! We’ll be R Magazines tissues, paper plates around a few weeks into the semester to do Health and Safety R Newspaper n Inspections, so we can let you know whether or not something is a violation of policy. Batteries, light bulbs, and Q Glass When you move out, set your room back to its original ink cartridges can be recycled configuration. in the hall office. Note: Any new damage at the end of the school year is the responsibility of the student and will be billed appropriately.