Wichita State University Housing Guide

WSU HRL Fairmount Towers Brennan Hall Wheatshocker Apartments

2012-2013 FOR INCOMING STUDENTS

WELCOME TO RESIDENCE LIFE WSU RESIDENCE HALLS OFFER A VARIETY OF LIVING OPTIONS TO HELP STUDENTS MAKE THE MOST OF THEIR UNIVERSITY EXPERIENCE. WSU RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES ENCOURAGE LEARNING OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM, CELEBRATE DIVERSITY, AND FOSTER SOCIAL, EMOTIONAL, INTELLECTUAL AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT. THE OFFICES OF ADMISSION AND RESIDENCE LIFE HELP GUIDE STUDENTS THROUGH THE HOUSING PROCESS. FIRST-TERM STUDENTS WHO REQUIRE ASSISTANCE MAY CONTACT THE ADMISSION DEPARTMENT MAILING ADDRESS: OFFICE OF ADMISSIONS WICHITA STATE UNIVERSITY 1845 FAIRMOUNT WICHITA, KS 67260-0124 PHONE NUMBERS:(316) 978-3085 OR (800) 362-2594 OR EMAIL ADMISSIONS@WICHITA.EDU

WSU HOUSING WSU apartments and residence halls are a great partner to Kansas’ only urban-serving research institution, Wichita State University offers a unique combination of top-notch classroom instruction and the endless opportunities of the state’s largest city.

Accommodations are unique regarding size, design, layout and occupancy. Indicated occupancy numbers are approximate.

Sample floor plans are intended only to be representative.

All residence halls are smoke-free.

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Brennan Hall

WELCOME TO BRENNAN HALL!

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ething a little more intimate in a resie place for you. Brennan Hall houses ents, and features the kind of tight knit bably thought only existed on TV.

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every room in Brennan is "suite style" a private bath. You get to pick the size for you. You can choose the "standard" t and go for the "large". Additional feaclude a community kitchen, laundry ges, and a computer lab.

If I am going to live in Brennan Hall, what will be my on campus mailing address?

Brennan Hall Student Name, Room # 1749 N. Yale Wichita, KS 67208 When can I move in for Fall 2012? Spring 2013?

Fall 2012: Sunday, August 12, 2012 starting at 10:00am. Spring 2013: Sunday, January 13, 2013 starting at 10:00am.

I am an incoming freshman, can I live in Brennan?

Yes. Can I have a single room?

You may request a single room. Preference will be given to returning students.

What size are the beds and what size sheets should I bring?

All beds are twin size and some beds are longer. Regular 36" x 72" and long 36" x 81".

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Several security measures have been developed and implemented for your protection. Emergency Exit doors are locked, preventing entrance from the outside and alarmed 24 hours each day. All residence hall entrances are locked 24 hours each day requiring cntrance keys or card keys to gain entrance.

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Cadets,who are employed by the University Police Department, walk the residence halls, apartments, and parking lot areas.

In Fairmount and Brennan, beginning when the security desk opens, visitors are not permitted in Housing facilities unless they are signed in by the resident they are visiting and are accompanied by that resident at all times. In Wheatshocker, guests are not required to be signed in but should be accompanied by their host at all times.

Please be aware that security depends on you. Do not allow people to walk through doors behind you unless you are sure they are residents. In addition, the accessible button should not be used to open doors unless absolutely necessary.

Unwanted visitors may enter when this door is opened.

Please take responsibility in closing common area windows on the first floors, like those in the laundry rooms and kitchens in Fairmount and Brennan, and the computer room, study room, game room, and Shocker Lounge in Wheatshocker. This reduces the temptation of outside intruders. Report strangers to a staff member or the University Police Department immediately.

Individuals who misuse personal protection devices will be referred for disciplinary action. Residents who tamper with alarms or locks, prop doors open, assist others in gaining unauthorized entry into the residence halls or Wheatshocker Apartments, or endanger the safety of residents will be referred for disciplinary action.

Wheatshocker Market The Wheatshocker Market is located on the first floor of Wheatshocker, across from the Club Room. The convenience store is a great location to grab something on your way to class, or a light snack in the evening. A variety of Hallal items are also available. Shocker Dollars are wel-

Mailboxes for residents are located next to the Information Desks. You will receive a box assigment and lock combination or key when you check into your building. Mail is delivered Monday through Saturday.

All packages and registered mail are left at each building’s Information Desk. Package slips placed in your mailbox serve as notification that you have received a package or registered mail. Residents should be prepared to present photo identification when picking up packages or registered mail.

Mail cannot be delivered to nonresidents. Mail will only be distributed via a resident’s mailbox and will not be handed out by desk staff. During Winter Break, no mail will be delivered, forwarded, or available for pick-up in Fairmount or Brennan until the halls officially open for spring semester, except for residents who pay to stay during the break.

Maintenance Service The maintenance staff makes repairs as needed and performs preventive maintenance operations.

Please report problems that you observe in your room/apartment and public areas at your Information Desk. The Information Desk Receptionist will assist you in filling out a maintenance request form.

Routine maintenance and repairs will be completed during regular business hours.

If, after a reasonable period of time, you do not see improvement in a maintenance problem you reported, notify your Residence Life Coordinator.In the case of emergency repairs, contact the Staff on duty or the Information Desk. Emergency repairs, as determined by the Housing and Residence Life staff person or the Physical Plant personnel, will be completed as soon as possible.

Brennan Hall or Fairmount Towers Maintenance Staff. Residents are NOT to bunk the beds without assistance from WSU maintenance staff. Please note, during openings, the maintenance staff will get to bed bunking requests as soon as possible.

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WELCOME TO FAIRMOUNT TOWERS

Fairmount Towers is the largest of the university's residence halls, with the capacity to house up to 600 students.

Composed of two high-rise living units and a central dining facility, it was constructed as a private dormitory around the time the institution became a state university in 1964. The university purchased the complex in 1977, and it has undergone extensive remodeling in recent years. Located near the highest point in Sedgwick County, the upper floors command a panoramic view of the Arkansas River Valley.

Will there be an Extended Quiet Hours Floor for the 2012-2013 academic year?

Yes. It will be located on the 1st floor of the North Tower.

What size are the beds and what size sheets should I bring?

All beds are twin size extra long. Beds by the window (Side 'A') and beds by the door (Side 'B') are extra long twin size 36" x 81".

If I am going to live in Fairmount Towers, what will be my on campus mailing address?

Fairmount Towers Student Name, Room # 2221 N. Hillside Wichita, KS 67219 Am I required to have a meal plan, and if so, what are my options?

Yes. You may choose from several options Will I be able to have a single room?

You may request a single room. Preference will be given to returning students.

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WHEATSHOCKER APARTMENTS

WELCOME TO WHEATSHOCKE

Wheatshocker Apartments is just wh apartment complex created solely for

No matter what you need, you'll find room to four, each apartment or suit bathroom. Just like Brennan and Fai electricity, local phone service, basic connection. The complex also includ lab, recreation room and laundry fac All apartments are furnished with a The Wheatshocker Market features tial household items. Residents may es in the Wheatshocker Market.

All New and Returning residents to W 13 academic year will select a minim Shocker Dollars per semester). Click and Rates link below for more inform dollars.Wheatshockers Apartments a 12

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nts is just what its name implies—an on-campus ted solely for the use of current Shockers.

d, you'll find it at Wheatshocker. From one bedment or suite is equipped with its own kitchen and nan and Fairmount, all rates include gas, water, ervice, basic cable television service, and Ethernet x also includes designated study space, computer d laundry facilities.

shed with a bed, dresser, desk, and a desk chair. ket features convenience meals, snacks and essensidents may use Shocker Dollars for their purchasMarket.

residents to Wheatshocker Apartments for the 12lect a minimum Shocker Dollar Meal Plan ($250 mester). Click on the 2012-2013 Meal Plan Options more information about meal plans and shocker Apartments are now smoke-free apartment.

If I am going to live in Wheatshocker Apartments, what will be my on campus mailing address?

Wheatshocker Apartments Student Name, Apartment # 4000 E. 17th Wichita, KS 67208 Are the apartments in Wheatshocker furnished?

Effective for fall 2012 all rooms will be furnished with a twin bed with mattress, desk with chair and a dresser/chest.

What is provided and how much more for furnished units?

The furniture is exactly like the furniture in Fairmount Towers. A bed, dresser, desk and chair is provided in each room.

Are there a lot of studio apartments and can I have one?

Unfortunately, there are only four studios and four accessible studios in the entire building. If you are married or a single parent you will be eligible for these types of units. If you are disabled, you may be eligible for the accessible studios.

Can women and men live together if they are not married?

No. Only students who have a legal marriage license may live together.

How many children may live in an apartment in Wheatshocker?

A. The contract states only two children maximum per apartment -this does not include studios and half units.

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Laundry Facilities

one hour. Please be aware that a late charge may be assessed for vacuums, loaner keys/cards, and other items not returned on time. These charges will be assessed to your University account. Desk hours vary and will be posted.

Laundry areas are located on the first floor of each tower in Fairmount across from the elevators, near the Brennan Information Desk, and on the second through sixth floors of Wheatshocker. If you lose money in a washer or dryer, notify the Information Ice Machines Desk Receptionist in your building. Do not attempt to repair any malfunction yourself. Report all The Fairmount Towers’ ice machines are located malfunctions to the Information Desk. in the laundry rooms of each tower. Brennan Hall’s ice machine is located in the kitchen of Brennan II. Lock Out keys Kitchens If you lock your key/card in your room, obtain a loaner key/card from the Information Desk (or if Small kitchens are located on the first floor of each the Information Desk is closed, the staff on duty). tower in Fairmount and on the first floor of BrenYou will be expected to present proof of identity. nan II. You are responsible for cleaning the kitchen Residents may have two lockouts at no charge (for and any utensils you use. the current contract period) when the Information Desk is open.

Cable Television Service Each additional lockout will be $5.00. Each lockout needed when the Information Desk is closed Basic cable television wiring is provided in each will always result in a $5.00 fee. If you have not student room. Basic cable service is provided to returned your lockout key/card within 30 minutes, all residents as part of their room and board rates. your original key/card will be deleted, you will be Additional premium cablevision services: HBO, charged $20.00, and the loaner key will become Showtime, etc. must be arranged through Cox your new key/card.

Communications and are the responsibility of the resident.

If you return the loaner key/card within 30 minutes of its check-out time, yet fail to pay the $5.00 Illegal tapping into existing cable lines is monifee, you will be billed the $5.00. Residents should tored, and any student found responsible for doing never give their key/access card to other residents so will face disciplinary action and will be charged or their guests. Disciplinary action may be taken if for repairs and reported to the proper authorities. keys/cards are used inappropriately.

Maintenance problems with the cable television service should be reported to Cox Communications Lost Keys - Replacement at 262-0661.

If you lose your keys and/or card, be sure to notify the Information Desk or Senior Staff. The Senior Staff will arrange for a lock change. Lost or damaged keys/cards cost $20.00 to replace. The cost to replace a key to the Brennan Hall external door is a minimum of $500.00

Information Desks The Information Desks exist to assist you. Desk Assistants answer questions; take phone messages; make change; sell stamps and/or envelopes; assist residents in filling out maintenance requests; and check out loaner keys/cards, vacuum cleaners, cleaning supplies, recreation equipment, board games, and other items.

Card Value Centers There is one center provided in Fairmount Towers, Brennan Halls, and Wheatshocker Apartments for you to put money on your Shocker Card to provide you with buying power for the copiers and printers.

For location of the center in each building, please ask your RA or the information desk at the particular building.

Computer Labs Fairmount, Brennan, and Wheatshocker have computer labs with varied software options. Computer labs are for residents of that particular building only. There is a small charge for printing.

Vacuums are only available at the Brennan Halls and Fairmount Towers Information Desk while cleaning supplies are available at all desks. Vacuums and cleaning supplies must be returned within WSUHousing Guide

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You may want to bring the following items, but you do not have to bring all • of them: • • towels, wash cloths, and a bathrobe • bed linens (mattress pads, sheets, pillow case and blankets) – all twin size • beds.

• Brennan Halls have standard mattresses, regular 36" x 72"; Fairmount • Towers have extra-long mattresses 36" x 81" • • Wheatshocker Apartments have both standard and extra-long mattresses. • • pillow(s) • • laundry basket, detergent, and quarters for the washers and dryers • • clothes hangers • • toiletries – soap (and soft soap for sink), toilet paper, shampoo, deodor ant, toothbrush, etc.

• • shoes and clothes for fall, winter, spring, and summer – • if you will be living here year-round • • alarm clock • • telephone, and maybe a splitter to connect two phones (local service is • provided) • • small television, VCR, radio • • small refrigerator (4.9 cubic feet or under) • • hair dryer and/or straightener, curling iron • • • • 18

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HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE Fairmount Commons 1845 Fairmount Box 141 Wichita, KS 67260-0141 316-978-3693 housing.wsu@wichita.edu online at: www.wichita.edu/housing

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