Community Hall Frequently Asked Questions
Room Furnishings
What furniture comes with the room?
All rooms have closets, twin beds, small chests of drawers, desks,
a free-standing set of shelves, and lamps.
How long are the bed frames?
The bed frames are 83½"L by 39½"W.
What size sheets should I buy for my bed?
How much space is under the bed?
Approximately 10"
Can I use a bed riser in my room to raise the bed off the floor to gain storage space under the bed?
Yes.
What are the dimensions of the closets?
These vary by room, and are built into the walls. Generally, they
will be 2’ deep, but the width varies.
What are the dimensions of the desks?
The desks are 36"W by 20"Deep by 30"H, with 1 drawer
and 2 side shelves.
Can a computer monitor fit on the desk?
Yes, but the desks are relatively small.
What are the dimensions of the dressers?
The dressers are 32"W by 19"Deep by 42"H, with 5
drawers.
Do the rooms come with chairs?
Should we bring a surge protector?
How many outlets are there?
In a double room, there are 6 sets of outlets.
Can I bring my own furniture and store the University furniture
somewhere else in the hall?
No. If we let one person store the University furniture, then we
would be obligated to let everyone do so. Unfortunately, we do not
have enough storage space in our hall to accommodate everyone’s
unwanted furniture.
Is my room carpeted?
No.
Are there shelves in the room? What are the dimensions
of the shelves?
Yes, 30"W by 37 ½"H by 9½" deep, with
3 shelves.
Can I paint my room?
Room dimensions
What are the dimensions of my room?
Community has a number of different room types varying in shape,
size, and whether they were designed for one person or two. All
of the rooms have sinks. Here is a listing of the room types, dimensions,
and window measurements. Windows are approximately 3’6"
W by 5’ H, in rooms where no measurement has been taken.
17/17A, 111/111A, 117/117A, 211/211A, 217/217A, 311/311A, 317/317A, double, with 2 rooms, 7’10"W by 10’5"L and 9’W by 10’5"L with an entryway between, with 2 windows, 3’8"W by 5’3"H.
18, 110, 118, 210, 218, 310, 318, double, 15’3"W by 10’5"L, with 3 windows, 3’2"W by 4’10"H.
19, 109, 119, 209, 219, 309, 319, single, 9'6"W by 8'3"L, with 1 window, 4'9"W by 5'L.
20, 21, 107, 108, 120, 121, 207, 208, 220, 221, 307, 308, 320, 321, single, 9’2"W by 10’5"L, with 1 window, 3’8"W by 5’3"H.
101/101A, 106/106A, 201/201A, 206/206A, 301/301A, 306/306A, double, with 2 rooms, 5’10"W by 13’1"L and 10’10"W by 11’9", with 3 windows, 3’8"W by 5’1"H.
202/202A, 203/203A, 204/204A, 302/302A, 303/303A, 304/304A, 305/305A, double, with 2 rooms, 7’4"W by 10’9"L and 10’6"W by 10’9"L, with 2 windows, 3’8"W by 5’1"H.
205, single, 10’6"W by 10’9"L, with 1 window, 3’8"W by 5’1"H.
212, 216, 312, 316, single, 9’3"W by 10’10"L, with 1 window, 3’8W by 4’9"H.
213, 215, 313, 315, double, 15’5"W by 10’9"L, with 2 windows, 3’8W by 4’9"H.
214, 314, double, with 3 rooms, 7’7"/7/11"/7’7"W by 10’9"L and 3 windows, 3’8"W by 5’2"H.
Accessibility Issues
Are there any rooms in this hall for people with disabilities?
No.
What public facilities in this hall are accessible?
None.
Computer and Phones
Are phones provided? How about answering machines?
Where are the outlets and computer hookups in the rooms?
There are several outlets located along the ground in each room.
How do I get a phone hooked up in my residence hall/Where do I turn in the phone contract?
What is myWSU?
What are the computer requirements to use the digital data lines, and use the WSU network, from my room?
Can I have a server in my room?
How many computer hookups are there?
Does WSU provide Ethernet cords and TV cables?
Where is the closest computer lab to Community Hall?
Honors Hall across the street has a computer lab.
What equipment will I find in the computer labs?
Hall Facilities and Amenities
What amenities, such as pool tables, weight rooms, etc.,
does Community Hall have?
There is a bike room located in the basement for the storage of
residents’ bikes throughout the academic year.
Where can I do my laundry? How much do the washers and
dryers cost?
The laundry room is located in the basement. There are currently
two washers and three dryers. The fees for laundry are included
in housing and dining fees, so the use of these facilities are unlimited
and require no additional cost.
How are the bathrooms arranged in Community Hall?
There are two bathrooms on each floor in Community. Each bathroom
contains two stalls, one shower, and one bathtub. Residents are
permitted to use any bathroom in the hall (not just the ones on
their floor, which helps prevent lines for showers in the morning.
Are there study lounges in Community Hall?
Yes. The entire basement is a designated study area for residents.
There is an additional study room adjacent to the laundry facilities
where residents can study while doing their laundry. The first floor
lobby is also a very accommodating study area.
What do I do with my car? Where can I park?
What is the closest residential dining facility
The nearest residential dining facility is in Wilmer-Davis.
Where do residents in Community Hall store their bicycles?
In the ground floor bike room.
Personal Belongings
What do I need to bring to school with me?
Can I bring my own microwave?