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What do I need to
bring to campus with me?
Although, rooms are adequate for your
living experience at Converse, remember
there is not a lot of storage space for
unnecessary items. A suggested list of
items includes:
- Shower caddy
- Soap container
- Bathrobe
- Shower shoes
- Twin-size sheets
- Blankets
- Pillows
- Bath linens
- Mattress cover
- Egg crate mattress
- Husband bed rest
- Laundry basket or bag
- Detergent and fabric softener
- Drawer liner
- Power strips
- Small study lamp
- Trash can
- Drying rack
- Dry erase board to hang on front
door
- Crates for storage units under bed
- Telephone
- Iron/ironing board
- Throw rugs
- Window treatments
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What items are
prohibited in the residence halls?
Space heaters, ceiling fans, candles,
incense, oil lamps, halogen lamps,
extension cords and items with open flames
are prohibited. All cooking equipment with
exposed heating elements may not be used
in student rooms and may be used in the
hall kitchen. Pets are not allowed in the
residence halls unless they are fish in an
aquarium no larger than 10 gallons.
Alcoholic beverages and smoking are
prohibited in the residence halls.
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Can I bring belongings
to campus early?
Unfortunately, we can not accommodate
students who wish to arrive early or bring
items early. Due to staffing, storage
limitations, and the physical readiness of
the residence halls, we are not able to
make this an option.
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Is there cable TV on
campus?
Each room has cable television. You do
need to bring a television set if you
wish.
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Do I need to bring a
vacuum cleaner?
Each residence hall has a vacuum
cleaner. You may check this out through
your Resident Counselor. You may bring one
if you wish to have your own.
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Is there Internet
access in each room?
Each room has data connections for each
resident to the college network and students are allowd to bring their own wireless routers. Computer
labs are also available for students to
use and schedules are posted in each lab.
For more information, you can contact
Converse's Campus Technology
at ITS@converse.edu.
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Are there kitchens in
the residence halls?
Each floor has a hall kitchen equipped
with a stove, refrigerator, sink, ironing
board, and counter space.
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Do the residence halls
close during the academic year?
The halls close for Thanksgiving,
Christmas, and Spring Breaks. The dates
can be found on the college calendar and
the Office of Residential Life and
Judicial Programs notifies students of
these closings. Students must leave the
residence halls when they are closed.
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What meal plans are
offered to resident students?
Because room and board costs are
incorporated, each student is afforded 3
meals each day the college is open.
Sneakers, the campus grill, is an option
for campus dining and students may use a
flex dollar plan for this option. For more
information, you should contact Dining
Services.
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Where are the laundry
facilities located?
Each building has a laundry room. The
cost washers and dryers usage is incorporated
into room and board, so you do not need to
collect quarters.
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Whom do I contact if
I am interested in a loft or carpet?
For a loft, contact Randy Sain at
Barewood Furniture (828-697-7038). Let him
know you are a Converse student. For
carpet, contact Hodge Carpet
(864-573-9288). Let them know you are a
Converse student.
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Do I need to bring a
phone and an answering machine?
You will need to bring a phone. Each
room is assigned a phone number and local
service is included in your room and board
costs. The Business Office distributes
long distance codes and you are
responsible for your long distance bill.
You do not have to use this code; you may
use calling cards. You do not need to
bring an answering machine because each
room has voicemail.
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Where do I pick up my
mail?
In Montgomery Student Activities
Building, you will have a post office box
in the post office. Here you will receive
mail and packages as well as be able to
send mail and packages.
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Does Converse sponsor
a recycling program?
At Converse, we recycle paper,
cardboard and aluminum cans. Bins are on
each hall.
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What do I do if I
lose my room key?
You should immediately contact your
Resident Counselor. If the key is not
found, you should schedule a meeting with
the Assistant Dean of Students for Engagement and Learning. You will be assessed a
$50 fee for the lock change and new key.
If you lose your access card, you should
contact Campus Safety.
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What do I do about
roommate conflicts?
You and your roommate will complete a
Roommate Contract upon moving into your
room in the fall. Your Community Advisor
will work with you and your roommate in
doing this. As conflict arises, you and
your roommate should work together to
reach compromise. If you desire the
assistance of your Community Advisor, you
should schedule a time with her and she
can assist you in resolving a conflict.
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What do I do if I get
locked out of my room?
You should contact Campus Safety and
ask them to let you into your room. You
will be assessed a fee after the third
time.
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What do I do if my
neighbors are too loud?
Residence Halls are governed by 24-hour
courtesy quiet hours. Quiet hours are from
7pm-7am. If your neighbors are loud, you
should politely let them know they are
being too loud. If quiet hours cannot be
resolved among students, you should notify
your Community Advisor or Resident
Counselor to handle the situation.
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Where can I store my
belongings over the summer?
There is no on-campus storage for
belongings over the summer. The Campus
Life Office has
information on local storage facilities.
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Whom do I call if I
have a maintenance concern?
As a concern arises, you should write
it on the Maintenance Sheet outside of
your Community Advisor’s door. She will
communicate this to her Resident Counselor
on a daily basis and maintenance checks
and responds to these needs on a daily
basis. You should check with your
Community Advisor or Resident Counselor if
your maintenance request is not met.
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How do I hang things
in my room?
You may use small nails in the mounting
strip on the walls. Using nails, tacks,
and tape is not permitted. You may use
removable mounting squares with no color.
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Can I have pets in my
room?
Only fish are allowed in a tank no
larger than 10 gallons.
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Where can I get a
parking permit?
The Office of Campus
Safety has parking permits and will
share with you some of the guidelines
about driving on campus.
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What furniture will
be in my room when I arrive?
Each room is furnished with a bed,
desk, dresser and chair for each occupant
of the room. Each room also has a
microfridge.
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How can I change
rooms?
Room Change Periods are designated by
the College and are reflected on the
College calendar. If a room change is
necessary, you should schedule a meeting
with your Resident Counselor and she will
review the process and give you the
necessary paperwork. Also, the Student
Handbook has a detailed description of
the process. After completing the
paperwork, the Assistant Dean of Students for Engagement and Learning must authorize
the room change. No changes should take
place without this authorization.
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Are loft beds allowed in the rooms?
Students may design their lofts provided they meet the following guidelines.
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Does Converse provide
insurance for my belongings?
No, Converse does not provide insurance
for belongings.
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How do I get into the
residence hall?
Each student has an access card with a
code. This card allows students to get
onto the residence hall floors. This card
and code should not be shared with anyone
else. Your access card will give you
access to all residence halls.
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Are males permitted
in the residence halls?
Male visitation hours are:
12 noon to 12am Sunday - Thursday
12 noon - 2 AM Friday & Saturday
All male guests must be signed in and out
and escorted at all times. Each Converse
student can only have two guests at the
same time.
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What are the
dimensions of the residence hall rooms?
Room dimensions for Belk, Morris and
Williams are 13’11" x 11’9".
The windows in Belk and Morris are
standard single windows with a height of
68". In Williams, the height is
63.5" and the width is 79.5".
The rooms in Cudd, Andrews, Pell and
Dexter vary due to the uniqueness of each
room. Bed dimensions are 36" x
76".
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Will I have my own
bathroom?
Each residence hall has community baths
that are shared by the residents.
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Is someone
available to clean my room?
Each residence hall has a housekeeper who
is responsible for cleaning common areas,
hallways, bathrooms, and lobbies. She does
not clean individual student rooms.
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How many students
live on the hall?
Depending on where you live, there could
be 12-40 people sharing a hall with you.
In Belk, Williams, and Morris, an average
of 40 people live on each hall.
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Are the residence
halls air-conditioned?
Each residence hall has heat and air
conditioning. Belk, Dexter, Morris, Pell
and Williams operate through the
College’s boiler system which means
these buildings are unable to easily
switch between heat and air conditioning.
Residents in Andrews and Cudd are able to
control whether they have heat or air
conditioning.
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How are Community
Advisors chosen?
Each spring, students submit an
application and go through an individual
and group interview for positions. The
qualifications are:
- a 2.5 GPA, have lived on-campus for
one year
- a genuine desire to help others
- excellent interpersonal and
communication skills.
Each fall, Community Advisors go
through training for a period of time
before the residence halls open.
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How are Resident
Counselors chosen?
Resident Counselors must be Converse II
or graduate level students and be in good
standing with the graduate school or
undergraduate college. They must possess
an interest in the growth and development
of college students and strong
interpersonal and communication skills.
Inquiries can be made in The Division of
Student Affairs Office or by calling 864-596-9016. Also
read more about the Resident Counselor
position by visiting the Job
Descriptions page.
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