FAQs
What is McKendree's residency requirement?
What is McKendree’s visitation policy?
What is McKendree’s alcohol policy?
Are cable, internet, and telephone services provided?
Are there laundry facilities on-campus?
How to residents receive their mail?
Do residents have to buy renter’s insurance?
Are residents required to purchase a meal plan?
When will room assignments be made?
What are the policies on decorating and furnishing my room?
What is McKendree's residency requirement? (Top)
It is the policy of the University to require students to reside in the residence
halls unless one of the circumstances listed below applies. Primary goals for this
policy are to extend the college educational experience for students and to create
a residential community. Residence hall staffs work with students toward making the
residence halls an attractive place to live in order to facilitate student growth
and development. Each hall develops its own sense of identity and community spirit
which becomes an integral part of the overall campus living environment.
To be exempt from the residency policy, the student, at the beginning of the term
for which the exemption is desired, must be:
1. 21 years of age and senior class status, or
2. Married, or have custodial care for dependent children, or
3. A veteran with at least two years active military duty, or
4. Commuting from the permanent residence of a parent or legal guardian. Permanent residence must be within a 30-mile radius of the College.
A student must complete the Application to Waive Residency prior to July 1st to waive residency for the Fall Semester and prior to December
1st to waive residency for the Spring Semester.
Residence Life recommends that before making the decision to reside off-campus that
you speak with a Financial Aid counselor as there may be an adjustment to your financial
aid package.
Residence Hall Contracts are on-going, continuous, and binding. Returning students
are expected to request their rooming preference on an annual basis and should understand
that until they are officially released from the residency requirement they are bound
by the provisions of their initial contract. Exemptions are cited above and require
the student to file the official "Residency Requirement Waiver" form which may be
downloaded from the Office of Residence Life website. Residents should not consider
themselves released from this policy requirement prior to receiving written approval
from the Dean of Students.
General rules and regulations governing residence on campus are included in the residence
hall section of the Student Handbook, which is available on the McKendree website.
It is assumed that students submitting a Residence Hall Contract understand and agree
to abide by the rules and regulations which govern campus residency, particularly
as they apply to McKendree’s status as an alcohol-free campus and to its inter-hall
visitation program.
What is McKendree’s visitation policy? (Top)
Guests of the opposite sex are allowed in the halls between 10:00 a.m. and Midnight
Sunday through Thursday, and between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 a.m. on Friday and Saturday.
Guests of the same sex are allowed to visit at anytime. All guests must be registered
with the Office of Residence Life.
What is McKendree’s alcohol policy? (Top)
Students are not allowed to possess or consume any alcoholic beverage on McKendree
property.
Are cable and Internet services provided? (Top)
Yes! All rooms have cable and Internet services. Residents are responsible for providing
their own computers, Ethernet cords, televisions, and cable cords.
Are there laundry facilities on-campus? (Top)
Yes, there are laundry facilities in each of our residence halls. Prices for the
laundry machines vary based on how big of a laundry load the machine can wash or dry.
How do residents receive their mail? (Top)
U.S. Mail and Campus-originated mail is sorted and delivered Monday through Friday.
Suites residents pick up their mail at the Communications Center, Eisenmayer Hall.
If you are expecting a package in the mail, please provide Printing and Mail Services
a phone number at which you can be reached. Packages will be held in Printing and
Mail Services for ten business days. Packages not picked up by then will be returned.
Students are not permitted access to any other mailbox except their own, and they
must utilize their keys to access their mail. Students must not misplace others' mail,
including their roommates'. Opening another person's mail, or tampering or mishandling
the mail is a criminal offense! For other information about mail services, please
click here.
Do residents have to buy renter’s insurance? (Top)
It is highly recommended that residents buy renter’s insurance. McKendree is not
responsible for any damaged, stolen, or lost items.
What should I bring? (Top)
Each student is provided a bed, dresser, desk, chair, and wardrobe (if necessary).
The New Residence Halls are furnished with four seats and a coffee table. McKendree
no longer provides microwaves or refrigerators to students in Barnett, Baker, Walton,
or the New Residence Halls.
Here is a suggested list of items to bring:
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Telephone |
Comforter |
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Power Strip |
Extra Long Twin Sheets |
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Alarm Clock |
Pillow |
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Television |
Blanket |
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Small Trash Can |
Mattress Pad |
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Stereo/Headphones |
Laundry Detergent |
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Area Rug |
Iron/Board |
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Toiletries |
Shower Shoes |
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Thumbtacks |
Shower Caddy |
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Light Bulbs |
Cleaning Supplies |
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Small Refrigerator (one per room) |
Microwave (one per room) |
Here is a list of things NOT to bring:
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Guns, Knives, Air Soft Guns, Any Other Weapons |
Candles |
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Space Heater |
Halogen Lamps |
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Hot Plate |
Very Big Stereos |
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Toasters |
George Foreman Grills |
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Pets |
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Are residents required to purchase a meal plan? (Top)
All students living on campus, with the exception of McKendree West residents, must
purchase a meal plan. McKendree offers a variety of meal plans to suit every type
of student. Please refer to 2011-2012 rates for a listing of meal plans and costs.
When will room assignments be made? (Top)
Space is granted on a first come, first served basis. You will be eligible for housing
placement only after your housing file is complete in the Office of Residence Life.
You must have submitted all of the following items to have a completed housing file:
• A completed Housing Application with Housing & Meal Plan Contract
• Class Registration
• A $400 non-refundable deposit allocated to tuition and housing
Based on the answers you provide on your housing application, we do our best to match
you with a compatible roommate in the residence hall you indicate as your first choice.
Since space is granted on a first come, first served basis, it is best to complete
your housing application early.
Housing placement letters, which inform you of your room assignment and roommate,
are emailed in mid July.
What are the policies on decorating and furnishing my room? (Top)
The college provides basic furnishings for all residence halls, which may include
a bed, desk, chair, closet or armoire, and dresser or drawer chest. Some facilities
include other furnishings. Rooms in McKendree West and in the Suites are carpeted. Students
are encouraged to bring additional decorations and furnishings with consideration
for the following guidelines:
1. Furnishings provided by the college may not be removed from residence hall rooms/apartments. Storage
space is not available for these items. Furnishings that are attached to the walls
may not be separated and moved. Waterbeds are not permitted. Additionally, beds may
not be lofted or bunked without the approval of the Resident Director.
2. Students should exercise caution when furnishing rooms with valuable items such as televisions, stereos, and video games. These items attract theft. Students should also understand that the college may require students to remove sound equipment if it is used improperly and disturbs others.
3. Any electrical appliances must be UL-approved. Portable space heaters, toaster ovens or toasters, halogen lamps or lights, or any other devices containing open heating elements are prohibited due to fire code restrictions. In operating appliances, students must utilize only power strips. No outlet splitters or other extension cords are allowed. All light fixtures are equipped with light bulbs but students must supply their own replacement light bulbs as needed.
4. In decorating rooms, students should refrain from putting nails or screws into the walls or doors. Students should also refrain from utilizing contact paper and other adhesives that destroy painted surfaces. Mounting putty is the preferred and acceptable medium for hanging posters and other decorations.
5. Due to fire code restrictions, incense, fuel-burning lamps, and candles are prohibited in the residence halls. Smoking is also prohibited in each residence hall.
