How is my roommate chosen?
For first-year and transfer students, roommates are assigned by the Residential Life Office beginning in June using the information provided on the Housing Contract and Preference Form sent to each students when they deposit with the College.
For upper-class students, roommates are generally chosen as a roommate(s) is required to go through the Housing selection process.
What furniture will I be able to use in my room?
Rooms are furnished with beds, dressers, bureaus, desks, and desk chairs. Each residence hall is equipped, also, with common areas where furniture is provided. Furniture must remain in the space/room where it is assigned. Students are held accountable for the presence of the furniture assigned them.
Other than at home, where can I wash my clothes?
Washers and dryers are available in each hall and use is free for the residents of that hall. Ironing boards are also supplied; however, you must bring your own steam iron.
How do I make long-distance calls?
Your room will come equipped with a telephone. You will be able to receive incoming calls and make both local and long-distance calls. Each Gustavus student receives a confidential Personal Authorization Code from the Telecommunications Office for long-distance calling. Charges are billed directly for use. Room occupants are responsible for all use of the phone in their assigned room.
Can I bring my pet to campus?
Yes, if your pet is a fish kept in an aquarium of under 15 gallons. Animals, including visiting pets, are not permitted in the residence halls for health reasons.
What if I can't go home during one of the scheduled breaks?
The halls are closed during the Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Spring break periods. Students who are not able to leave campus for the vacations due to distance may be housed on campus with permission from the Residential Life Office in one of the halls on campus. Check with the Residential Life Office for further details.
Can I bring my waterbed to campus?
Waterbeds are not permitted in the halls or apartments.
Do I have any say in where I live?
For first year and transfer students, through the Housing Contract and Preference Form, you may indicate a variety of preferences including asking to live in a specific hall. Residential Life, though, makes placements with regard to preferences, available spaces, and roommate compatibility. Sometimes, the Residential Life Office is unable to accommodate your initial request. This is why several preferences are requested.
Upperclass students apply for housing through the various selection processes held during spring term. Please see the information in the Housing Selection section of this website by clicking here.
Can I have a single room?
A few single rooms are provided for upper class students in Sohre Hall and in the suites of Southwest Hall. Due to the occupancy of residence halls, other doubles as singles are not considered until Spring Term.
Do I need to bring sheets and, if so, what size sheets should I bring?
As Gustavus has a variety of sizes of beds you may wish to wait until you have arrived on campus to purchase the appropriate size sheets or purchase extra long ones.
Is there internet/network access in my room? What do I need to make this happen?
All student rooms have internet/network access. Students must purchase an Ethernet card which is available through the Book Mark in the Campus Center.
What furniture is included in the apartments?
Apartment Furniture is different depending upon the building. In Arbor View and College View, the following furniture is present.
In Southwest Hall, the following furniture is present.
