Streit/Perham 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. The rooms have lights over the desks and a ceiling
light. Both halls have wall carpeting and remodeled rooms. The
beds in both halls can be bunked.
How long are the bed frames?
In Streit and Perham, the bed frames are just slightly larger than the bed, which is 36" by 80".
What size sheets should I buy for my bed?
How much space is under the bed?
In both halls the beds can be adjusted so that the bed can be approximately
10”, 20” or 30” above the floor depending on
your preference.
Can I use a bed riser in my room to raise the bed off the floor to gain storage space under the bed?
Yes.
Do the rooms have bolsters? What’s a bolster?
Bolsters are shelves above the bed with padded cushions that acts
like a couch in conjunction with the bed. Neither hall has bolsters
anymore now that the rooms have been remodeled.
What are the dimensions of the closets?
The closets are 37” W by 24” D by 80” H, with
overhead cabinets 58” W by 24” D by 22” H.
What are the dimensions of the desks?
Streit & Perham: 39” W by 35” Deep on one end and
24” Deep on the other. The desk has 1 drawer.
Can a computer monitor fit on the desk?
What are the dimensions of the dressers?
Both halls have built-in dressers from before remodeling: 22” W
by 22” D by H, with 6 drawers to each dresser. Each room
has a medicine cabinet over the dresser that measures 19” W
by 24” H by 8” D. Also, both halls have an additional
set of 3-4 stackable dressers for each resident and each drawer
measures: 26 1/8" W x 24" D x 10" H.
Do the rooms come with chairs?
Should we bring a surge protector?
How many outlets are there?
Four, with 2 on each side above the desks
Can I bring my own furniture and store the University furniture
somewhere else in the hall?
Yes, but there is a limited amount of space to put the extra furniture,
so it is on a first come, first serve basis. In addition, the Hall
Director must inspect the furniture to make sure that it is fire-retardant
and safe to have in the hall.
Is my room carpeted?
Yes.
Are there shelves in the room? What are the dimensions
of the shelves?
Yes. Two shelves, 37” W by 24” H by 9” Deep, are
above each desk.
Can I paint my room?
Room dimensions
What are the dimensions of my room?
Double rooms are 10’4” W by 15’6” L.
Single rooms are 7'9" W x 15'6" L. The singles in Perham are 133, 135, 137, 203, 233, 235, 333, 335, 339, 403, 433, 435, 533, 535, 603, 633, 635, and 639. The singles in Streit are 133, 135, 137, 203, 229, 233, 235, 333, 335, 339, 403, 433, 435, 533, 535, 603, 633, 635, and 639.
What are the dimensions of the windows?
The windows are 5’2” W by 6’ H.
Accessibility Issues
Are there any rooms in this hall for people with disabilities?
No.
What public facilities in this hall are accessible?
None, although you can access the lobby with a little difficulty.
Computer and Phones
Are phones provided? How about answering machines?
Where are the outlets and computer hookups in the rooms?
Typically, the computer outlets are next to the dressers above each
desk. The electrical outlets are above each desk. The phone line
is by the door.
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 Streit/Perham Hall have?
There is a TV on most floor lounges (excluding the first) and a
big-screen TV in the lobby.
Where can I do my laundry? How much do the washers and
dryers cost?
In Streit there is a laundry room in the basement that contains five washers and eight dryers. Perham has a laundry room on each floor with one washer and one dryer. There is no cost because each student pays a laundry fee as part of room and board
How are the bathrooms arranged in Streit/Perham Hall?
There is one bathroom on each of the six floors. They are located
in the middle of each floor. Each bathroom contains nine sinks,
eight stalls and six showers, and one tub.
Are there study lounges in Streit/Perham Hall?
Each floor has one study lounge. Each lounge normally contains several
couches and chairs along with one or two tables for convenient studying.
Both halls have ground floor louges containing many tables and chairs
and a quiet atmosphere if one needs to get away.
What do I do with my car? Where can I park?
What is the closest residential dining facility
Northside Café, which is in Regents Hill Hall right next door.
Where do residents in Streit/Perham Hall store their bicycles?
Outside the ground floor, on the north side of Streit and the south side of Perham.
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?