Waller 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 83½ long, by 37 wide.
What size sheets should I buy for my bed?
How much space is under the bed?
If set in the low position, 12 inches; if set high, 22 inches.
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 34" wide by 62" high by 2’ deep.
Two upper storage cabinets are above the closets and 2 drawers are
below.
What are the dimensions of the desks?
The desks are 48" wide by 24" deep, with 4 drawers.
Can a computer monitor fit on the desk?
What are the dimensions of the dressers?
The dressers are 30" high by 30" wide by 21" deep,
with 3 drawers.
Do the rooms come with chairs?
Should we bring a surge protector?
How many outlets are there?
Typically 2 outlets (4 plugs total) some rooms have 4 outlets (8
plugs).
Can I bring my own furniture and store the University furniture
somewhere else in the hall?
Storing furniture is usually not allowed, but in Waller we allow
some storage of odd furniture in the summer storage area. You can
bring your own furniture if you desire.
Is my room carpeted?
No.
Are there shelves in the room? What are the dimensions
of the shelves?
No, there is only a bookshelf above the desk.
Can I paint my room?
Room dimensions
What are the dimensions of my room?
Waller has a number of different room types varying in shape, size,
and whether they were designed for one person or two. Most, but
not all, of the rooms have sinks. Here is a listing of the room
types, dimensions, and window measurements. The measurements were
taken from an architectural program and may be off by a couple of
inches. Windows are approximately 3’5" W by 5’4"
H, except as noted.
Room type 1, double with 2 rooms, 9’7" W by 11’8" L and 8’5" W by 11’8" L. Rooms: 41/41A, 141/141A, 241/241A, 341/341A, and 441/441A.
Room type 2, double, with 2 rooms, 9’2" W by 11’10" L and 8’10" W by 11’10" L. Rooms: 43/43A, 103/103A, 143/143A, 203/203A, 243/243A, 303/303A, 343/343A, 403/403A, and 443/443A.
Room type 3, double, with 2 rooms, 10’6" W by 12’ L and 8’7" W by 12’ L. Rooms: 101/101A, 201/201A, 301/301A, and 401/401A.
Room type 4, double, with 2 rooms, 11’8" W by 11’10" L and 9’2" W by 11’8" L; windows are 5’8" W by 5’ H, 3’5" W by 5’ H, and 3’5" W by 5’ H. Rooms: 42/42A, 142/142A, 242/242A, 342/342A, and 442/442A.
Room type 5, double, with 2 rooms, 12’ W by 8’3" L and 9’ W by 11’9" L. Rooms: 102/102A, 202/202A, 302/302A, and 402/402A.
Room type 6, single, 9’7" W by 11’10" L. Rooms: 44, 47, 104, 107, 144, 147, 204, 207, 244, 247, 304, 307, 344, 347, 404, 407, and 447.
Room type 7, double, with 2 rooms, 9’11" W by 11’10" L and 10’5" W by 11’10" L. Rooms: 45/45A, 46/46A, 105/105A, 106/106A, 145/145A, 146/146A, 205/205A, 206/206A, 244/244A, 246/246A, 305/305A, 306/306A, 344/344A, 346/346/A, 405/405A, 406/406A, 444/444A, and 446/446A.
Room type 8, single, 7’10" W by 11’9" L. Rooms: 108, 148, 248, 348, and 448.
Room type 9, double, with 2 rooms, 10’4" W by 11’8" L and 10’8" W by 9’11" L. Rooms: 225/225A, 229/229A, 325/325A, and 329/329A.
Room type 10, single, 10’6" W by 11’8" L. Rooms: 221, 223, 224, 228, 321, 323, 324, and 327.
Room type 11, double, with 2 rooms, 8’4" W by 11’9" L and 11’9" W by 11’9" L, with windows 5’8" W by 5’9" H. Rooms: 226/226A and 326/326A
Room type 12, double, with 2 rooms, 9’8" W by 11’8" L. Rooms: 222/222A, 227/227A, 322/322A, and 328/328A.
Room type 13, single, 10’6" W by 10’6" L. Rooms: 421, 422, 423, 424, and 425
Room type 14, double with 2 rooms, 11’9" W by 10’7" L and 8’4" W by 10’7" L. Rooms: 426/426A, 427/427A and 428/428A
Room type, 15, single, 10’2" W by 9’1" L. Room: 429
Accessibility Issues
Are there any rooms in this hall for people with disabilities?
No.
What public facilities in this hall are accessible?
None; although it is possible to get into the lobby with some assistance.
Computer and Phones
Are phones provided? How about answering machines?
Where are the outlets and computer hookups in the rooms?
The electrical outlets are on either side of the room by the doors
that lead into the second room in each double. In the singles, the
outlets are in the same place. The computer outlets are next to
one of the electrical outlets. Bringing an extension chord will
diminish any restriction of personal setup.
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 Waller Hall?
Gannon Goldsworthy Residence Hall – about a 2-minute walk
across the street
What equipment will I find in the computer labs?
Hall Facilities and Amenities
What amenities, such as pool tables, weight rooms, etc.,
does Waller Hall have?
Pool Table, foosball table, ping pong table, full weight room, kitchen,
two big screen TV’s, Front Desk that checks out board games,
balls, and other recreation equipment, full length basketball court,
volleyball net, two operation fire places.
Where can I do my laundry? How much do the washers and
dryers cost?
Waller has 3 washers and 4 dryers located in the basement. The room
is only accessible to residents in Waller. Washer and dryer fee
is included in housing payment, so residents can use Laundry room
24-7 (no quarters needed). Residents must use their own laundry
soap and fabric sheets.
How are the bathrooms arranged in Waller Hall?
The bathroom to student ratio is about 7-1. (7 residents to every
one bathroom) Waller is broken in to 12 corridors; each corridor
has 1-2 showers, stalls, and sinks.
Are there study lounges in Waller Hall?
Every floor has a study lounge and there is an additional study
lounge in the Lobby. There are also tables and chairs in the lobby,
rec. room, and laundry room for optional group study areas.
What do I do with my car? Where can I park?
What is the closest residential dining facilit to Waller Hall? Where will most of the
people in my hall eat?
Southside Café.
Where do residents in Waller Hall store their bicycles?
In room 28, the door at the bottom of the stairs in the south stairwell, Waller has a room
in which 20-30 bikes can be stored. See the hall staff for more info. Waller also has a
bike rack out back.
Personal Belongings
What do I need to bring to school with me?
Can I bring my own microwave?