Facilities and Services Bicycle Storage and Maintenance Bicycle racks are located near the main entrance or rear entrances of each residence community. In addition, bicycles may be kept in student rooms. Bicycles may not be stored in hallways, laundry facilities, lounges, or floor kitchens. Students will be held responsible for any damage caused by their bicycles; therefore, exercise caution in bringing them into buildings. The University assumes no responsibility for the theft of, or damage to, any personal property. This includes bicycles. Bikes left in other areas may be removed and stored by University Security. Bicycles left at the end of the academic year will be considered abandoned property and will be removed by University Security. A free standing bike repair station is located between Preska Residence Community and Carkoski Commons. It has tools needed for basic bicycle repair, including air pumps.
Bus Services & University Shuttles
All students can ride the bus and campus shuttles for free using their MavCARD. To view schedules and see the live bus tracker, visit mankato.mnsu.edu/about-the-university/maps-and-transportation/buses-and-shuttles.
Cooking Facilities
Food can be prepared in kitchens located on each floor of Crawford, Julia Sears, McElroy, and Preska. Floor kitchen amenities include a sink, microwave, stove/oven, table, and chairs.
Door Viewer (Peephole) The door viewer is a safety feature that enables you to identify visitors before opening your door to them. You should avoid opening your door to strangers or any time the door viewer is covered. If you need your door viewer replaced, submit a maintenance request (MR) online at mnsu-isd.webtma.net.
Elevators Crawford, Julia Sears, McElroy, and Preska Residence Communities have elevators essential to the operation of the residence halls. Misuse is strictly prohibited and disciplinary action will be taken against anyone misusing an elevator. A malfunctioning elevator should be reported immediately to the Front Desk. If stranded in an elevator, do not climb out. Use the emergency alarm or telephone to request assistance from University personnel.
Floor Lounge Usage The purpose of the residence hall floor lounge includes studying, socializing, and floor/hall/RHA/NRHH/Learning Community events. Floor lounges cannot be reserved by student organizations or departments and may not be used for commercial solicitation.
Front Desk The Front Desk is the information center of the residence community it serves. The Crawford, Julia Sears, McElroy, and Preska Front Desks are staffed from 8 a.m. to 3 a.m. each day, except during break periods. Services available at the Front Desk include items available for checkout, administrative forms, guest parking permits, flat-bed carts, and snow shovels. In addition, Desk Assistants provide information to visitors and offer residents assistance in emergency situations. Residents who have questions or need assistance and cannot determine to whom they should direct their inquiry should seek assistance at the Front Desk. Staff offices are located near or adjacent to the Front Desk. • Crawford Front Desk - 507-389-6711 • Julia Sears Front Desk - 507-389-5620 • McElroy Front Desk - 507-389-6717 • Preska Front Desk - 507-389-1021
Furnishings Room amenities in Crawford, Julia Sears, McElroy, and Preska include window blinds, a 36” x 80” mattress with loft, a dresser, a desk and desk chair, a closet, and a sink. Furnishings must remain in the space in which they were originally located. All furnishings must be returned to the original position in the living unit at the time the student checks out. Residents will be held financially responsible for furnishings removed from their living unit.
Internet Connection Residence hall rooms and common areas are equipped with WiFi and Ethernet. To connect to the wired network, plug your Ethernet cable into the wired jack in your room. To connect to the residence hall internet, scan the QR code. 24/7 support is available through the methods below. CALL: (833)-548-4743 TEXT: "ResNet" to 84700 CHAT: MyResNet.com
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Questions? Contact Residential Life at mankato.mnsu.edu/reslife or Call Residential Life at 507-389-1011
