Stimson Hall Frequently Asked Questions
Room Furnishings
What furniture comes with the room?
All rooms have closets, twin beds, small chests of drawers, desks,
and lamps.
How long are the bed frames?
The bed frames are 84" L by 40" W.
What size sheets should I buy for my bed?
How much space is under the bed?
In the double rooms, 10". In the single rooms, some of the
rooms have 2 drawers under the bed creating storage space.
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?
The closets are 40" W by 83" H by 24" deep.
What are the dimensions of the desks?
47½" W by 23¾" deep. Each desk has 4 drawers.
Can a computer monitor fit on the desk?
What are the dimensions of the dressers?
Dressers are part of the closets.
Do the rooms come with chairs?
Should we bring a surge protector?
How many outlets are there?
There are an average of four outlets in each room.
Can I bring my own furniture and store the University furniture
somewhere else in the hall?
You may bring your own furniture, but we do ask that University
furniture remain in your room.
Is my room carpeted?
No.
Are there shelves in the room? What are the dimensions
of the shelves?
No, except as part of the desk.
Can I paint my room?
Room dimensions
What are the dimensions of my room?
Stimson 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.
Here is a listing of the room types and dimensions. The measurements
were taken from an architectural program and may be off by a couple
of inches. Windows are approximately 3’1" W by 3’6"
H.
002A, 102A, 202A, 255A, 302A, 355A, double, 11’7" W by 10’6" L
002B, 102B, 155B, 202B, 255B, 302B, 355B, single, 7’9" W by 10’6" L
002C, 102C, 155D, 202C, 255C, 302C, 355C, double, 15’3" W by 10’9" L
002D, 102D, 155C, 202D, 255D, 302D, 355D, double, 11’1" W by 12’4" L
005, 105, 205, 251, 305, 351, single, 8’9" W by 10’6" L
007, 107, 207, 249, 307, 349, double, 15’5" W by 10’6" L
009, double, 11’7" W by 13’ L
011A, 213A, 313A, double, 11’5" W by 15’8" L
011B, double, 13’8" W by 10’9" L
104, 152, 153, single, 12’ W by 11’3" L
108, 150, 151, single, 12’2" W by 11’1" L
111, 147, single, 7’1" W by 13" L
113A, 145B, 245C, 345C, double, 15’2" W by 11’3" L
113B, 145A, double, 11’3" W by 13’8" L
128, single, 11’3" W by 13’2" L
155A, single, 11’11" W by 11’6" L
204, 252, 304, 352, double, 13’10" W by 11’ L
206, 250, 306, 350, double, 15’3" W by 11’ L
211, 247, 311, 347, double, 12’ W by 12’5"/10’ L
213B, 245B, 313B, 345B, single, 9’6" W by 10’10" L
213C, 245A, 313C, 345A, double, 11’9" W by 12’3" L
224A, 324A, single, 14’4" W by 8’9" L
224D, 324D, double, 14’4" W by 18’11" L
225A, 325A, double, 13’4" W by 12’1" L
225B, 325B, single, 7’6" W by 11’5" L
225D, 325D, single, 13’4" W by 9’3" L
226B, 326B, single, 10’ W by 9’10" L
226C, 326C, double, 14’4" W by 11’2" L
227A, 327A, double, 13’4" W by 11’ L
227B, 227C, 327B, 327C, single, 8’ W by 11’5" L
227E, 327E, single, 13’4"/6’11" W by 15’2" L
228, single, 12’1"/9’7" W by 14’4" L
328, double, 12’1"/9’7" W by 14’4" L
330, single, 10’2"/14’6" W by 14’4" L
332, single, 8’3" W by 14’4" L
422, 444, double, 16’7" W by 10’ L
424, single, 9’4" W by 10’ L
426, 442, single, 8’8" W by 10’ L
428, 429, 432, 434, 436, 440, single, 8’3" W by 10’ L
431, single, 9’ W by 10’ L
433, single, 9’10"/7’5" W by 10’ L
435, double, 12’6"/14’10" W by 10’ L
438, single, 11’1" W by 7’5"/10’ L
Accessibility Issues
Are there any rooms in this hall for people with disabilities?
Yes. Rooms 104, 108, 150, 151, 152, and 153 are wheelchair accessible,
with accessible bathrooms. Room 313B is hearing-impaired accessible.
What public facilities in this hall are accessible?
Stimson has public restrooms and a campus phone in the lobby for
general use.
Computer and Phones
Are phones provided? How about answering machines?
Where are the outlets and computer hookups in the rooms?
These vary from room to room. They are all very accessible and work
out very nicely.
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 Stimson Hall?
Gannon-Goldsworthy Hall, about a two minute walk from the Stimson.
What equipment will I find in the computer labs?
Hall Facilities and Amenities
What amenities, such as pool tables, weight rooms, etc.,
does Stimson Hall have?
Here in Stimson we have a pool table, one weight room, a kitchenette,
a ping pong table and a TV lounge with a big screen TV.
Where can I do my laundry? How much do the washers and
dryers cost?
We have our own laundry room, 5 washing machines and 6 dryers. These
cost our residents nothing, as the price is included in the Hall
dues.
How are the bathrooms arranged in Stimson Hall?
Most of our rooms are set up as suites. Many other double rooms
share a bathroom between them. In the corner rooms, we have what
are called "clusters." These clusters allow seven people
to live in four different rooms, all sharing one bathroom. The clusters
have typically been the most sought after rooms.
Are there study lounges in Stimson Hall?
We do have two study lounges in the hall. Overall the hall is fairly
quiet, so studying is a priority of students in Stimson.
What do I do with my car? Where can I park?
What is the closest residential dining facility to Stimson Hall? Where will most of the
people in my hall eat?
Southside Café.
Where do residents in Stimson Hall store their bicycles?
In room 49, second door on the right after entering the building from the loading dock area,
Stimson has a room in which 20-30 bikes can be stored. See the hall staff for more info.
Personal Belongings
What do I need to bring to school with me?
Can I bring my own microwave?