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Laundry Services at McKendree University

Convenient & Affordable Laundry for Residents

McKendree University provides on-campus laundry facilities in all residence halls and apartment buildings. Our pay-to-use system allows students to do their laundry efficiently and conveniently. We strongly recommend using the CSC GO mobile app for payment and cycle tracking, but most machines also accept coins.

 

Laundry Facility Locations

Laundry rooms are available in the following residential areas:

  • Traditional Halls: Baker Hall, Barnett Hall, Walton Hall - Each floor has a washer and dryer
  • Residence Halls East & West:  There is one large laundry room on the just past the elevator in the Residence Hall East Lobby.  All students can access this laundry room.
  • Summerfield Suites: There is one laundry room on the first floor between 103 and 105.
  • Hunter Street Apartments:  Each building has a washer and dryer in the basement under the stairs.
  • McK West Apartments: There is one large laundry room in the Clubhouse .
      • CSC GO app required – no coin payment available at McK West Apartments

Laundry Pricing

  • Washing: $1.25 per cycle
  • Drying:     $1.25 per cycle
  • Additional Drying Time: Extra minutes can be added through the CSC GO app for an additional cost

Payment Options

📱 Preferred Method: CSC GO Mobile App

    • Download the CSC GO app for contactless payment and cycle tracking
    • Load funds using a credit/debit card
    • Scan the machine’s QR code to start your cycle
    • Get cycle notifications when your laundry is done

📌Download the App Here:  MyCSCGo.com

💰 Coin Payment (Available Everywhere Except McKendree West)

    • Most machines accept quarters in addition to CSC GO
    • Exact change is required—machines do not give change
    • A coin machine is located in The Lair social space, which is next to Barnett Hall
    • McKendree West does NOT accept coins—CSC GO is required

How to Use the Laundry Machines

Easy Wash

  1. Add detergent (HE detergent only – do not use excessive soap).
  2. Load clothes loosely (do not overload).  When the drum is about half full of fabrics, this is a medium or regular-sized load.
  3. Close the washer door securely.
  4. Choose your payment method:
      • CSC GO app: Open the app, scan the QR code, and select cycle settings
      • Coins (except McK West): Insert quarters and select cycle settings
  5. Start the cycle and return when finished.

Simple Dry

  1. Clean the lint screen before starting a new load.
  2. Load clothes (ensure they can tumble freely). - When the drum is about half full of fabrics, this is a medium or regular-sized load
  3. Select the appropriate drying setting (low, medium, high).
  4. Choose your payment method:
      • CSC GO app: Scan the QR code and select cycle settings.  Need more time in the dryer? Use the CSC GO app to add extra minutes for an additional charge.
      • Coins (except McK West): Insert quarters and select cycle settings
  5. Start the dryer and return when finished.

Laundry Best Practices

  • Introduction to Laundry: General overview and sugggested Green Routine
  • Tips N' Tricks: Little life hacks for achieving the best possible results.
  • Do not overload the machines. Clothes need space to move for effective washing and drying.  The drum should not exceed about 3/4 full of fabrics, and 1/2 full is suggested for best results.
  • One washer load = one dryer load. Overstuffing dryers can prevent clothes from drying completely.
  • Use only 2 tablespoons of HE detergent, a laundry sheet, or 1 laundry pod. Using too much soap can leave residue on clothes.  If you are using a laundry sheet or pod, add these to the machine before you add your clothes, so that they get wet and fully disolve.
  • Check pockets before washing. Items like pens, keys, or tissues can ruin clothes and damage machines.
  • Use the cold water setting whenever possible to save energy.

Laundry Machine Support & Service Requests

If a washer or dryer is not working, submit a service request:
📌 CSC Service Works Request Service Website

✅ See the 3 Easy Ways to Request Service

👗 Have a Damaged Clothing Claim?

For additional concerns, please contact Residence Life at reslife@mckendree.edu or (618) 537-6855.