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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What kind of furniture does the school provide?
A: There is a bed, desk, chair, dresser, drapes, overhead lights, and a desk light.
Q: May I bring a loft?
A: Yes, a self-supporting loft may be built for rooms in Penn,
Gurney, Barclay, Woolman, Whitter, and Fox Halls, after obtaining a
Loft Permit from the Residence Life Staff upon arrival at Malone. Loft
specifications include:
- top surface must be at least 24" from the ceiling and at least 3' from the door
- it may not interfere with any electrical or safety devices
- lofts must be placed in the rooms within the first two weeks of the semester
- all university furniture must remain in the room
- mattresses are 36'' x 80''
-lofts must be free-standing and not supported by university furniture
-lofts must be free-standing and not supported by university furniture
Q: What kind of phone will I need to bring?
A: You will need a touch-tone phone. You can make long-distance
calls by using a calling card. It is also a good idea to have one
answering machine per room. Phones need to be DEC 6 compatible in order to avoid interference with our wireless networks.
Q: What do I need to know about bringing my own computer?
A: You will need a network, or Ethernet, card installed in your
computer in order to access the Internet through Malone's network. Most
recent models already come with this installed, if not they are
available at the Bookstore and Information Technologies can install it for
you. All residence halls are equipped with wireless internet. If your computer is not wireless capable, you will also need a network cord, which are also available in the
Bookstore. Malone also has wireless capabilities in various other locations
across campus.
Q: What happens on Move-In day?
A: On Wednesday, you will need to check-in at the Randall Campus
Center (The Barn) between 8:00 and 10:00 am. Check-in is very
important, because you will receive important information and your
student ID at this time. After checking in at the Barn, you will check in at your residence hall. Once both check-ins are complete, you can start moving in!
Q: Should parents attend Orientation?
A: We strongly encourage parents to attend Orientation. It's a
free event, and it helps students in making a comfortable transition to
the University, as well as providing parents with valuable information
about
Malone.
Q: Do transfer students need to attend Orientation?
A: Yes, we have special sessions designed for the needs of the transfer students.
Q: Can I buy textbooks on the day of Orientation?
A: Yes, the University bookstore will be open from 8:30 am- 5:00 pm.
The Semester in a Box program is also available to pre-order your
books.
Q: What offices will be open on the day of Orientation?
A: Admissions, the Business Office, Financial Aid, the Bookstore and the Mail Room will all be open.
Room Furnishings
Each residence hall contains a TV lounge, laundry facilities, and vending
machines. Each room is provided with a bed, desk and chair, clothes closet and
drawers, overhead light, desk light, and draperies (PGB & WWF) or vertical
blinds (DH, HH, & LHH). All items are to remain in your room.
DeVol Hall (DH) is a men's resident hall set up in suites, generally with
six men to a suite. Suites have bedrooms, a bathroom and a common living area.
Bedrooms are at least 10' x 11' 8", carpeted, and equipped with loftable
furniture. Study rooms/ lounges are located on each floor. DH has central air
conditioning.
Blossom Hall (BH) is a women's upperclassmen hall set up in suites, where two double rooms are joined by a shared bathroom. Rooms are generally 10' x 11' carpeted and equipped with loftable furniture. Study rooms and lounges are located on each floor. BH has central air conditioning.
Heritage (HH) houses women who reside in suites, where two double
rooms are joined by a shared bathroom. Rooms are generally 10' x 11' carpeted
and equipped with loftable furniture. Study rooms and lounges are located on each floor. HH has central air conditioning.
Penn, Gurney, and Barclay (PGB) are three traditional men's residence halls
joined together. PGB houses all the freshmen men and many upper-class men. As
traditional residence halls, most rooms are doubles, although we do offer a few
three and four person rooms. Bathrooms are shared by the residents of each
corridor, and each floor has a common lounge. Rooms are approximately 16' 5" x
11', with window length being 51" x 94" width. PGB does not have central air
conditioning.
Haviland (LH) houses men who reside in suites where two double
rooms are joined by a shared bathroom. Each bedroom also has its own sink.
Rooms are 10' x 11', carpeted, and equipped with loftable furniture. Study
rooms and lounges are located on every floor.
Woolman, Whittier, and Fox (WWF) are three traditional women's residence halls
joined together. WWF houses all the freshman women and many upper-class women.
Rooms vary slightly in size. Woolman Hall rooms are 15' 6" x 8' 8", with window
dimensions of 37" length x 84" width. Whittier Hall rooms are 16' 6" x 8' 6",
with window dimensions of 45" length x 84" width. Fox Hall rooms are 15' 3" x
9' 6" with window dimensions 52" length x 84" width. Most rooms are doubles,
although there are some exceptions. Each corridor shares a large bathroom . WWF does not have central air conditioning.
Door Dimensions: (Door to hallway, unless otherwise noted)
PGB- 30-5/8"
Heritage- 33-1/4"
DeVol- Hallway door: 33-1/4"
Suite Door: 29-1/2"
Haviland- 33"
Woolman and Fox- 29"
Whitter- 33"
Bed Dimensions:
Heritage Hall: 81 1/2" x 36"
Room Modification
Beds:
Students who wish to bring or build their own loft beds must
submit a completed Loft Permit to the Resident Director. The
structure will then be checked to see that it meets the University
requirements and is safe. All lofts must be assembled within the first
2 weeks of each semester. Lofts are permitted in WWF and PGB only. All
residence hall furniture must remain in the room throughout the entire
academic year.
Following is a list of modifications that may be made in the room:
- Nothing anchored in the room may be detached from the wall or floor
- No room modifications can extend out into the hallway
- No modification may block a room entrance/ exit. There must be at least 3' of clearance width
- No filling of the walls, ceilings, floors, or woodwork, is permitted
- No painting of the room, or any of is contents
- Please do not block either the upper or lower vents of the room's heating unit
- No nails are to be used in any university furniture, wall, ceiling, or floor