Residential Life Services
- Telephones:
- All undergraduate residence hall rooms
have telephones that connect to the University’s telecommunications
system. Campus and local calling
and phone mail services are included in the cost of
housing. The voice service provides access to University
and local phones. Calls to campus students may
be dialed directly to the individual’s room. Students
have the option to use the University’s low-cost, longdistance
network. Details of the University-provided
service are included in separate materials. While many
students do have cellular phones, it is required that
students set up their phone mailboxes and check
periodically for messages.
- Computer (ResNet) Services:
- All students are
provided a high-speed computer access port to the
University systems and the Internet in their rooms.
ResNet provides remote and in-room support services
for this access.
- Television (ResTV):
- Each student room is provided
55–60 channels of local, national, and educational
television access without charge. Additional premium
service is available by subscription through Time Warner Cable.
- Linen:
- Students bring their own linens, including
sheets (extra-long twin size), pillowcases, bath towels,
washcloths, pillow, and blankets. Beds measure 36” x
80”.
- Study Lamps:
- You should bring (or purchase after
you’ve seen your room) a personal study lamp that
suits your individual needs. (Please note, no upwardfacing
bowl lamps are allowed by New York State fire
code.)
- Fire Safety Checklist (PDF)
- Laundry:
- Washers (pay) and dryers (free) are available
in each area.
- Mail:
- Your campus mailbox (called a CPU) will be
assigned and the number mailed to you along with
your housing assignment. Your CPU remains the same
for all your University years. Any letter or package sent
through the U.S. mail should be addressed to your
CPU box number, University of Rochester, Rochester,
New York 14627 + last four digits of your CPU box
number. U.S. mail addressed to your residence hall will
not be delivered.
- Luggage and Freight:
- Address UPS packages, air
freight trunks, and all other non-U.S. mail in care of
your CPU box number, University of Rochester, Rochester,
New York 14627 + last four digits of your CPU
box number. Packages can be picked up at the Campus
Post Office Unit package room. Shipped materials
addressed to your residence hall will not be delivered. If
you are shipping your belongings for the start of the
school year, please note that the Campus Post Office
will not accept them before August 15.
- Storage:
- Storage in your room is extremely limited
and is not available elsewhere in the halls. We encourage
you to store electronic equipment and other
valuables in secure areas during school recesses.
- Service Desks:
- A central service (resource) desk is
located in each of the residence areas. Emergency
(short-term) loaner keys, games, tools, and other supplies
are available. Consult your area Service Desk for
hours and specific services available.
- Cooking:
- New York State fire codes severely restrict
cooking in student rooms. Students may bring small
refrigerators and microwaves but little else. If you have questions, check with your
area office about other appliances before you bring
them to school.
- List of Prohibited Appliances
- All freshman residence halls have some type of public
area (building or floor) kitchens for light cooking.
- Dining Plans:
- All students, whether resident or
commuter, must be on a University dining plan. All
freshman housing buildings require students to be
on a Group 1 dining plan. Dining plan options are
determined by the availability of sufficient kitchen
facilities in residence halls.
