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What are the housing options at IUP
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What amenities are offered in the suites?
o Bed, desk, dresser, and chair for each occupant
o One closet
o Internet and cable access
o Door locks with separate key from suite door
o Shower and toilet
o Double sink vanity and storage spaces outside each bathroom
o Couch, armchair, TV stand (TV not provided), end table, coffee table
o Full-size refrigerator, microwave, cupboard space
o Internet, cable and telephone connections
o Central air conditioning and heat
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What size are the beds?
The beds are twin size. They are not extra long.
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If I would want to bring curtains with me, what size are the windows?
All the windows in the
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Do I need to bring carpeting?
No. All suites are carpeted.
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What do I need to bring to school?
Twin-size sheets, blankets, towels, alarm clock
(either battery or battery back-up in the event of a power outage), clothing,
toiletries, school supplies, food items, and any other personal items that you
would need. You are encouraged to discuss items such as TVs, computers,
telephones, etc with your suitemates before you bring them to avoid bringing
unnecessary items. A computer lab and TVs are located within the Living and
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What appliances can I bring? Are there items that are not permitted?
Each suite is equipped with a full-size refrigerator and a microwave. However, students are permitted to have a small refrigerator that is not bigger than 1.5 cubic feet. A limited number of small refrigerators are available to rent for $45 for the year with a $10 refund upon return. Please ask a staff member on check-in day for more information. Microwaves are not permitted within student bedrooms.
o Small refrigerator
o Clocks
o Computers/monitor
o Curling iron
o Electric blanket
o Fan (portable)
o Hair dryer
o Heating pad
o Printer/scanner
o Stereo (amplifiers and excessive bass not permitted)
o TV
o VCR/DVD players
o Video game consoles
o Coffee maker
o Air conditioner
o Ceiling fan
o Electric potpourri burner/candle warmer
o Electric space heater
o George Foreman or similar grill
o Halogen lamp
o Hot plate
o Hot pot
o Iron (not permitted in student bedrooms but allowed in common areas and laundry room)
o Popcorn popper
o Toaster
o Toaster oven
o Amplifiers
o Weapons and firearms of any kind, including BB guns and “look-alike” weapons
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Is the residence hall co-ed?
Yes, the building houses both males and females on each floor. Each suite is single-sex.
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Who manages the residence hall? What kind of staffing is there?
A full-time
professional Residence Director manages the
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What about security?
University Police officers patrol the campus from
8:00PM-7:00AM each night. The University Police office is located on the first
floor of the
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What is the visitation policy?
Overnight guests are permitted as long as the appropriate form is completed and contains the signatures of ALL suitemates. Overnight guests are limited to two per resident and may not remain for more than three consecutive days. Overnight guests cannot stay on campus for more than nine nights during a 30-day period. Guests include off-campus students and non-students. The suitemates’ rights to sleep, study, and have privacy supersede visitation privileges. Guests entering the building must be escorted by their host/hostess at all times when they are in the building. Residents are directly responsible for the actions of their guests. Residents may face disciplinary action and be held financially responsible for any behavior of a guest that results in property damage. The university reserves the right to deny access to any guest if it has been determined that he/she has disturbed, endangered, or disrupted residents. (Office of Housing & Residence Life – http://old.www.iup.edu/house)
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What is the policy on alcohol and other drugs?
University regulations prohibit the possession, sale, and/or consumption of alcohol within university residence halls. In addition, alcohol beverage containers, advertisements, or neon signs may not be placed in student room windows or displayed in other areas of the residence halls (including suite doors). Further, alcoholic beverage containers (full or empty) may not be displayed at all in student rooms. Violators are subject to disciplinary action. Students found within a residence hall who are excessively intoxicated are subject to disciplinary action. (Office of Housing & Residence Life – http://old.www.iup.edu/house)
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Can I smoke in my room?
University policy prohibits smoking in ALL residence halls. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in any building on campus. Smoking areas are outside with proper receptacles for cigarette butts.
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Can I be as loud as I want?
Residents are responsible for maintaining reasonable conditions for study and sleep in our residence halls. Quiet hours are in effect Sunday-Thursday from 10:00PM-8:00AM and Friday-Saturday from 12:00AM-10:00AM. A twenty-four-hour quiet period goes into effect prior to and during final exam periods. Courtesy hours, in effect twenty four hours a day, require students to be considerate of the needs of others at all times and to comply with requests for maintaining a reasonable level of quiet. Quiet hours cover specific evening hours and require that noise be reduced so that nothing can be heard from within rooms when doors are closed.
Students are expected to confront individuals who infringe upon their right to study or sleep. Resident Assistants are available to help maintain a reasonable level of quiet on the floor; however, they are not expected to be the sole policy enforcers on the floor. No staff member can be available twenty-four hours a day to address every situation that may arise. At the same time, students are encouraged to practice the skills they will need to be self-sufficient adults. When asked to settle a noise situation, an RA is likely to ask the resident if she/he has made any attempt to resolve the situation. If the resident has made an attempt and did not receive an adequate response, the RA will assist in intervention. If the resident has not made an attempt, the RA is likely to encourage her or him to discuss the matter with the student in question before seeking intervention.
Students who continually show disrespect for the rights of others and/or refuse to cooperate with requests to keep the noise level down are referred to the building director for disciplinary action. Repeated violations could lead to a student’s loss of eligibility for campus housing. (Office of Housing & Residence Life – http://old.www.iup.edu/house)
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Are candles or incense permitted in the residence hall?
Any items that have any kind of heat source,
including candles and incense, are NOT permitted within the
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Can I have a pet in the suites?
Students are only permitted to have
fish in a 10-gallon or smaller aquarium. No other pets are allowed. Please
note: Residence Life staff will not be able to care for fish during break
periods and during long breaks (a week or more) all appliances including fish
tanks must be unplugged.
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Can I bring my car to school?
Yes, students at IUP Punxsutawney are permitted to have cars on campus. However, it is recommended that students wait and see if they will need to have a car before bringing one. If you do choose to bring a car to campus, it must be registered with the IUP Police and you must have a parking permit. IUP Punxsutawney students who need parking permits would be considered Commuters and can get permits online. Please be aware, however, that if you get a parking permit online it will be sent to your home address. (IUP Police – http://old.www.iup.edu/police)
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Where would I park my car?
Students are permitted to park in the large lot
outside of the main doors of the
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Where would I do my laundry?
The laundry room in the
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What health care services are offered on campus?
All IUP students are eligible for health care
through the
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What if I don’t get along with my suitemates?
The relationship between roommates often impacts one’s satisfaction with college life. Components of a positive relationship are the assertive expression of one’s needs, the recognition and respect for the unique needs and lifestyles of others, and the positive management of conflict. Students are expected to take primary responsibility for insuring the development and maintenance of a positive roommate relationship. Students are strongly encouraged to invest themselves fully in working together to resolve differences by speaking directly to roommates, sharing concerns, expressing feelings in an honest manner, and jointly resolving conflict. In some cases a roommate may be unresponsive or difficult to approach. In either situation, the student should seek help from his/her RA or Residence Director. Residence hall staff members can assist students in expressing themselves to their roommates or in negotiating a living agreement. (Office of Housing & Residence Life – http://old.www.iup.edu/house)
Room changes are not granted during the first and last three weeks of each semester. Room changes will only occur, if space permits, at other times if all other procedures have been followed and a resolution does not occur.
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What if my suitemates don’t lock the door?
Suite doors automatically lock and
cannot be left unlocked. However, the doors can be propped open. We encourage
students NOT to prop doors open as it leaves the suite vulnerable to theft and
damages. Residents should talk with their suitemates if this becomes a concern.
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Where can I study?
First and foremost, students have the right to be
able to study in their own rooms. If a student does not wish to study in
his/her room or find too many distractions there, study lounges are available
on each floor of the
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What is there to do in
IUP Punxsutawney contracts with the Punxsutawney Area Community Center (PACC) to use its facilities including the gym for basketball and volleyball and fitness center. Also, PACC provides newly released movies every weekend to the public for a small fee. See PACC’s website at http://www.punxsutawneyphil.com/commcenter.
The Mahoning Shadow Trail is available for walking, biking, running, and (in the winter) cross-country skiing. See http://www.punxsutawney.com/trail/ for more information.
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Are there clubs or organizations I can get involved with on campus?
Student Activities Board – open to all students to plan activities on campus
Residence Hall Council – open to all residents as well as any off-campus students who are interested; serves as the student government of IUP Punxsutawney and provides opportunities to plan activities
Service Learning/Volunteering – students in certain classes will be required to participate in service learning opportunities within the community but students are encouraged to volunteer and get to know people in the community even if it’s not a class assignment
Other Opportunities – students are encouraged to talk with faculty and staff if there are any activities or volunteer opportunity he/she is interested in
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I’m a musician. Are there any facilities on campus for me to use to
practice?
There are no specific areas for music practice. However, a piano is available for student use on a first-come, first-serve basis as long as it does not interfere with any other classes or activities. No instruments are permitted to be played within the residence hall unless it is not amplified and the sound cannot be heard outside of the suite. For example, you can bring your guitar and play it as long as it is not hooked up to an amplifier and you follow normal quiet and courtesy hours.
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What if I want to go to
Students can sign up (first-come,
first-serve) in the Administrative Suite in the
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I need transportation to Wal-Mart or a doctor in town. What do I do?
If you need transportation to a doctor’s appointment or other necessary location, you must contact a Residence Life staff member to see if someone is available to drive you in the campus van. You must provide at least one day’s notice.
If you need transportation to Wal-Mart or other location for shopping, a minimum of six (6) people is required before the van can be used. Again, see a member of the Residence Life staff for assistance.
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When will I find out my housing assignment and contact information for
my suitemates?
Payment of your housing deposit is required before
you will be put on the Housing List. All students attending Summer Placement
Testing on the
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If I decide I don’t want to live on campus, can I move out anytime?
The Residence Hall Housing License Agreement and
Dining Service Contract is a legal agreement and, once signed, is binding for
the academic year (fall and spring semesters). Students are financially
responsible for both semesters unless they participate in a
university-sponsored program that takes them away from the
Decisions will be made on a case-by-case basis for
students who want to cancel their housing contract in the event that there is a
waiting list for on-campus housing.