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McEachern Hall Frequently Asked Questions

Room Furnishings

What furniture comes with the room?
All rooms have closets (with dresser), Loftable twin beds, desk with hutch organizer, mobile file pedestal, bookcase, one desk chair.

How long are the bed frames?
The bed frames are 85" long  x 38" wide.

What size sheets should I buy for my bed?

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How much space is under the bed?
Varies because the beds are loftable.

Can I use a bed riser in my room to raise the bed off the floor to gain storage space under the bed?
Not needed because the bed is adjustable in height from the floor.

What are the dimensions of the closets?
The closets are 6’ wide x 2’ deep.

What are the dimensions of the desks?
The desks are 42"wide x 24" deep x 30" high. The hutch organizer is 42"wide x 10"deep x 22" high. The mobile file pedestal is 16" wide x 22" deep x 22" high.

Can a computer monitor fit on the desk?

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What are the dimensions of the dressers?
The dressers are 2’ wide x 2’ deep, with 6 drawers and 3 shelves above.

Do the rooms come with chairs?

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Should we bring a surge protector?

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How many outlets are there?
There are three outlets.

Can I bring my own furniture and store the University furniture somewhere else in the hall?
No.

Is my room carpeted?
Yes.

Are there shelves in the room? What are the dimensions of the shelves?

    • Yes, two shelves in the bookcase, 30" wide x 12" deep x 30" high.

    Can I paint my room?

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    Room dimensions

    What are the dimensions of my room?
    The rooms in the East Court are 12’7" W by 13’5" L; in addition, rooms in the East Court have a small brick patio/courtyard outside each room. The rooms in North and South are 8’2" W by 19’9" L.

    What are the dimensions of the windows?
    The windows in the East Court are 7’10" W by 6’8" H. The windows in the North and South are 8’12" W by 4’10" H.

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    Accessibility Issues

    Are there any rooms in this hall for people with disabilities?
    Yes. Rooms E037 and E 038 are disabled accessible. Rooms E051, E065, and E072 are hearing-impaired accessible.

    What public facilities in this hall are accessible?
    Small recreation room (includes pool table, foosball, universal weight machine, ice machine, vending machine, kitchen, laundry room, TV lounge, study room, and the hall front desk.

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    Computer and Phones

    Are phones provided? How about answering machines?

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    Where are the outlets and computer hookups in the rooms?
    Each room has 3 outlets, (one on each of two opposing walls, one next to the mirror above the sink.

    How do I get a phone hooked up in my residence hall/Where do I turn in the phone contract?

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    What is myWSU?

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    What are the computer requirements to use the digital data lines, and use the WSU network, from my room?

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    Can I have a server in my room?

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    How many computer hookups are there?

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    Does WSU provide Ethernet cords and TV cables?

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    Hall Facilities and Amenities

    What amenities, such as pool tables, weight rooms, etc., does McEachern Hall have?
    Small recreation room (includes pool table, foosball, universal weight machine, ice machine, vending machine, kitchen, laundry room, TV lounge, study room, and the hall front desk.

    Where can I do my laundry? How much do the washers and dryers cost?
    In the basement of the North building. No additional cost.

    How are the bathrooms arranged in McEachern Hall?
    Semi-private bathrooms, meaning you share a bathroom with a next door neighbor, but both of you have your own private (and separate) entrance to the bathroom.

    Are there study lounges in McEachern Hall?
    Yes, there is one seminar room in the second floor of the main lobby in the north building.

    What do I do with my car? Where can I park?

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    What is the closest residential dining facility to McEachern Hall? Where will most of the people in my hall eat?
    Southside Café. McEachern is a meal plan optional hall. McEachern has 4 kitchenettes amongst the 3 halls that comprise the McEachern complex. Each room has a small refrigerator that comes with the room.

    Where do residents in McEachern Hall store their bicycles?
    In a covered bike rack just inside the open entrance (east side) into the North building.

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    Personal Belongings

    What do I need to bring to school with me?

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    Can I bring my own microwave?

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