| Hardware & Cleaning |
Food |
| Windex |
Silverware |
| Sponge/Dishwashing liquid |
Plates/Bowls/Cups |
| Fan |
Salt/Pepper/Sugar |
| Small microwave |
Microwavable foods (soup, popcorn |
| Air freshener / Lysol |
pasta, canned foods) |
| Small sewing kit |
Snack foods |
| Light bulbs |
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| Small refrigerator (Up to 4.5 cu. ft) |
Shower supplies |
| Surge protector |
Shower tote |
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Flip-flops |
| Desk supplies |
Razor/Shaving cream |
| Pencil sharpener |
Soap/Soap dish/Shampoo |
| Stapler/Staples |
Toothbrush/toothpaste/mouthwash |
| Desk drawer organizer |
Dental floss |
| Paper clips |
Towels |
| Thumb tacks |
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| Scotch tape |
Clothing & Storage |
| Desk lamp or bed light |
Hangers |
| Calendar |
Egg crates for the bed |
| Scissors |
Under bed storage containers |
| Waste basket |
Collapsible drying rack |
| Stationary |
Boots for the winter weather |
| Stamps/Envelopes |
Clothing for the season |
| Pens/Pencils/Highlighters/Markers |
Formal attire for special events |
| Computer and printer --
The college |
Old shoes for the mud season |
| provides a 24-hour computer lab |
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| Computer disks |
Miscellaneous |
| Telephone |
Dry erase board for messages |
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Posters and other room decorations |
| Medical Supplies |
Umbrella |
| Antibiotic ointment |
Recreational equipment ( |
| ImodiumAD/TUMS |
frisbees, skis, etc.) |
| Bandages |
Pictures from home |
| Cold medicines |
Camera/Film |
| Hydrogen peroxide (and/or |
Bulletin board |
| rubbing alcohol) |
Laundry detergent/Fabric softener |
| Q-tips/Cotton balls |
Laundry bag or basket |
| Tissues |
Television/VCR/Stereo/Walkman |
| Aspirin |
Extra-long twin sheets/comforter |
| Any personal medications |
Alarm clock |
| Medical supply box |
Blanket/Pillows/Pillow cases |
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UL listed power strips w/ circuit breakers |
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Phone/Calling card |
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Games |
| Q. What should I leave at home? |
| A. Safety regulations prohibit candles, incense, firearms, explosives, hazardous
chemicals, knives, weapons or mock-weapons of any type, toasters, toaster ovens, hot plates, coffeemakers,
non surge protector extension cords, George Foreman Grills (or those of a similar nature), Smores makers,
waffle makers (and all other identical cooking devices), and pets (other than fish
in approved sized tanks) in the residence halls.
Weightlifting devices are also prohibited in the residence halls. |
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| Q. What size are the mattresses - regular or
extra-long? |
| A. Different rooms have different mattress sizes. For a complete list of mattress sizes
per room, please click here. |
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| Q. How long will I be in a triple? |
| A. Although you may live with your roommates through the year, some residents living
in triples may be split up within the first semester on campus. Triples have been assigned in past years,
and we have found for the most part, students have had a good experience. Groups were well matched, and in
some cases, students decided to stay with one, or both of the roommates at the end of the year. |
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| Q. What are my room measurements going to be? |
| A. The residence halls (Grant, Heath and Parks), the Village and Bartlett Hall have
different floor measurements and are set up differently.
GPH residence hall rooms are 12’x16’ with a window
size of 30” across the top and 70” from top to bottom.
Village rooms measures 12’x19’ with a window size of 3'5"
across the top and 4'5" from top to bottom
Bartlett singles measure 9'7"x11'8" and include a closet space where
Bartlett doubles measure 12'9"x19'1" and include a double closet area.
Single windows in Bartlett measure 34.5" across the top and 58.25" from
top to bottom. Double windows in Bartlett measure 70.5" across the
top and 58.5" from top to bottom. |
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| Q. What are rooms furnished with? |
| A. All residences are furnished with twin beds (for bed measurements, please
click here)
which are bunkable, dressers, desks with desk chairs, and closet wardrobes (2 1/2’ x 4 1/2’ x 6’). Additionally,
each Village room has its own bathroom. Bartlett Hall is comprised of 5 and 6 room suites with one to two bathrooms
accordingly. All furniture must remain in the rooms throughout the year. |
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| Q. Are the rooms carpeted? |
| A. The residence hall rooms at Thomas College have tiled floors. Students are allowed to
bring carpet, and many students find good quality remnants at local stores. Students also sometimes choose not
to purchase carpet, but bring smaller area rugs from home. |
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| Q. How do I do my laundry on campus? |
| A. Each residence hall is equipped with laundry machines - each machine costs $1.25 per load.
The machines accept the “Smart Card” sold in the Student Center across from the cafeteria; they do not accept coins.
The Smart Card that you purchase will allow you to use the Maytag washers and dryers in the residence halls. To begin
using this equipment you must first place money on your card. You will have to go to the Cash to Card machine located
in the Student Center near the Dining Center. The initial card costs $2.00. If you put $5.00 into the Cash to Card
machine for the first time, you would receive a smart card with $3.00 worth of value on it. Once you have a card, you
can then add additional funds to that card with a five, ten or twenty dollar bill.
Once you have a card and wish to add more value to it, place your card in the slot on the upper
left side of the machine; while your card is still in the machine, place a bill into the bill acceptor face up. The
bill will be drawn into the machine and the value will be added to the balance on your card. You may use $5.00, $10.00,
or $20.00 dollar bills. Treat your smart card like you would any other debit card. If you loose your smart card, it is
just like losing cash and there is no refund or replacement of card. If your card does get lost or damaged, you may
purchase another from the cash to card machine for $2.00.
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| Q. Are single rooms available? |
| A. Single rooms for first year residents are limited and are often assigned to upper class
students during the Housing Lottery in the Spring. Upper class students have the option of living in a single room
in Bartlett Hall as well. Singles are rarely given to first year students. Upper class students interested in
residing in a single room need to go through the Room Lottery at the end of each Spring semester. First year
students can note a single room preference on their housing forms. Single rooms in Parks Hall measure 7’10” x 16’.
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| Q. Can I change my roommate? |
| A. First year students will work with their Resident Assistant at the beginning of the
year to complete roommate contracts for each room in order to open up the lines of communication early. If there
are roommate concerns, residents work with their Resident Assistant through a mediation process. Although room
changes are possible, every effort will be made by the Residential Life Staff to assist roommates in addressing
their differences and keep them together. Contact the Office of Residential Life and Housing for a Change of Room
Request form or for more information.
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| Q. Does Thomas College provide internet access? |
| A. Yes! Thomas College does provide a dial up number for students to use while living on
campus; however, additional dial up accounts can be paid for through local service providers. Also, wireless
connections are located throughout campus and some classrooms are equipped for wireless access as well. To learn
more about what Thomas has to offer for technology visit
http://www.thomas.edu/it/services.asp.
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| Q. What type of security is there for the
residence halls? |
| A. All students are issued identification cards at the beginning of the year. These
cards not only allow a student to eat in the cafeteria and borrow books in the library, but are programmed
for each individual student to gain access to the building they live in. Students access into buildings by
an ID card swipe system which allows only residents of that building to enter. In Bartlett Hall, you need to
swipe into the main entrance as well as the floors and individual suites. Public Safety is open and available
to students 24/7 and offers escort services around campus upon request.
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| Q. When are college breaks scheduled? |
| A. College breaks are scheduled many times throughout the school year. To view all
breaks and academic dates, please view the link on the Residential Life and Housing home page, or
http://www.thomas.edu/stuaff/reslifecalendar.htm. A reminder that for certain breaks, housing is
closed. It is the responsibility of the student to plan accordingly for transportation and housing needs during
these breaks.
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