McCroskey International House
Frequently Asked Questions
Room Furnishings
What furniture comes with the room?
All rooms have closets, twin beds, small chests of drawers, and
desks.
How long are the bed frames?
The bed frames are 36" by 80".
What size sheets should I buy for my bed?
How much space is under the bed?
Variable and adjustable depending upon the room configuration
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?
Closet: 48w x 24d x 80h
Wardrobe: 36w x 24d x 72h (instead of closets in some rooms)
What are the dimensions of the desks?
Desk: 44w x 24d x 30h (it has 2 drawers on top of one file drawer)
hutch: 42w x 12d x 25h (fits on top of desk)
Can a computer monitor fit on the desk?
What are the dimensions of the dressers?
The dresser is 30w x 24d x 47h (7-drawers).
Do the rooms come with chairs?
Should we bring a surge protector?
How many outlets are there?
Usually 3 sets per room.
Can I bring my own furniture and store the University furniture
somewhere else in the hall?
It is recommended that you use the furniture in your room, or make
prior arrangements to bring your own as storage space is limited.
Is my room carpeted?
No.
Are there shelves in the room? What are the dimensions
of the shelves?
No, but there is a hutch that is part of the desk that serves as
shelves
Can I paint my room?
Room dimensions
What are the dimensions of my room?
McCroskey has a number of different room types varying in shape,
size, and whether they were designed for one person or two. Also,
rooms with multiple widths or lengths have a "jog" in
the wall. Most, but not all, of the rooms have sinks. Here is a
listing of the room types, dimensions, and window measurements.
Windows are approximately 3’W by 6’H, in rooms where
no measurement has been taken.
118, 218, double, 19’4”W by 10’5”L, 3 windows, 3’6”W by 5’H
119, 219, single, 8’3”W by 15’1”L, with 2 windows, 3’7W by 6’8”H
131, 231, double, with 2 rooms, 8’/12’W by 10’6”/14’4”L, 3 windows, 3’8”W by 5’1”H
134, 234, double, 16’4”W by 10’5”L, 3 windows, 3’8”W by 5’3”H
135, 235, double, with 2 rooms, 16’/8’W by 9’/11’L, with 4 windows, 3’8”/3’6”W by 5’1”/5’1”H
146, double, 16’W by 10’Lwith 1 window
147, double, with 2 rooms, 16’/8’W by 9’/11’L, with 4 windows, 3’8”/3’6”W by 5’1”/5’1”H
201, double, with 3 rooms, 10’/7’5”/8’7”W by 10’/10’/12’L, and 4 windows, 3’8”W by 5’1”H
202, double, with 3 rooms, 10’/7’5”/8’7”W by 10’/10’/12’L, and 4 windows, 3’8”W by 5’1”H
204, single, 11’2”W by 12’2”L, with 1 window, 3’7”W by 5’1”H
205, 305, double, 11’8”W by 13’2”L, with 1 window, 2’10”W by 4’H
207, 307, single, 10’6”W by 13’8”L, with 1 window, 2’9”W by 4’H
211, single, 12’W by 12’L, with 1 window
212, single, 11’5”W by 12’2”L, with 1 window 3’7”W by 5’H
222, single, 10’4”W by 12’L, with 1 window 3’6”W by 5’H
223, 323, single, 10’1”W by 12’6”L, with 1 windows 3’W by 4’1”H
224, single, 15’W by 11’4”L, with 1 window 3’8”W by 5’1”H
225, single, 15’W by 11’4”L, with 1 window 3’8”W by 5’1”H
226, 227, single, 10”W by 10’1”L, with 1 window 3’7”W by 5’H
228, 229, single, 10’3”W by 12’2”L, with 1 window, 3’7”W by 5’1”H
243, single, 8’6”W by 12’2”H, with 1 window 3’8”W by 5’H
244, single, 11’W by 12’1”L, with 1 window 3’6”W by 5’H
302, double, with 2 rooms, 7’9”/11’2”W by 12’1”/10’5”L, with 3 windows, 2’10”W by 4’H
303, double, with 3 rooms, 7'5"/8'7"/10'W by 10'/10'L/10'
304, double, with 2 rooms, 14’1”/8’7”W by 12’/12’L, with 2 windows, 2’10”W by 4’H
311, single, 13’10”W by 13’1”L, with 1 window, 3’2”W by 4’H
312, double, with 2 rooms, 8’4”/11’5”W by 13’9”L, with 2 windows, 2’11”W by 4’H
318, double, with 2 rooms, 11’2”/8’1”W by 12’L, with 2 windows, 3’W by 4’H
319, double, 16’4”W by 10’5”L, 3 windows, 3’8”W by 5’3”H
322, single, 10’4”W by 12’4”L, with 1 window, 4’1”W by 4’H
324, double, 14’5”W by 12’3”L, with 1 window, 4’W by 4’2”H
328, 329, double, 16’10”W by 12’5”L, with 1 window, 4’1”W by 4’1”H
335, triple, 31’3”W by 26’2”L (minus a small section on one side of the room), with 3 windows, 4’4”/4’/4’5”W by 3’10”/4’7”/4’H
345, triple, 31’3”W by 26’2”L, with 3 windows, 4’4”/4’/4’5”W by 3’10”/4’7”/4’H
Accessibility Issues
Are there any rooms in this hall for people with disabilities?
Rooms 131, 135, and 147 are disabled accessible.
What public facilities in this hall are accessible?
The hall has a lift that goes from the ground floor to 1st. Areas
on these 2 floors are accessible.
Computer and Phones
Are phones provided? How about answering machines?
Where are the outlets and computer hookups in the rooms?
Every room has outlets and computer hook-ups against the walls,
but there is not a central location in the rooms concerning these
things. Each room is unique.
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?
Hall Facilities and Amenities
What amenities, such as pool tables, weight rooms, etc.,
does McCroskey International House have?
The I-House has 1 pool table, 1 piano, 2 big screen TVs and a full kitchen in the basement.
Where can I do my laundry? How much do the washers and
dryers cost?
Laundry is already built into the housing and dining rate.
How are the bathrooms arranged in McCroskey International
House?
We have male and female bathroom and shower rooms located at opposite
ends of each of the floors.
Are there study lounges in McCroskey International House?
We have one large study on 2nd floor southwest and one study area
on the west side of the formal lounge. Many residents use the formal
lounge area as a study area.
What do I do with my car? Where can I park?
What is the closest residential dining facility
The closest residential dining facility is Hillside Cafe right across the street in Wilmer/Davis.
Where do residents in McCroskey Hall store their bicycles? Outside the ground floor on the south side. There are no inside storage areas in these halls.
Personal Belongings
What do I need to bring to school with me?
Can I bring my own microwave?