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Frequently Asked Questions about the Residence Hall:

What types of rooms are available?                                                                                             
Conolly Hall provides three types of air-conditioned accommodations for resident students to choose from: standard rooms, suites and apartments.  Double and triple standard rooms are assigned to new students and every effort is made to house first-time college students together.  All accommodations are furnished with the extra long twin-sized beds, dressers, desks, chairs, and chair.

What other facilities are available in Conolly Hall? Will I receive Cable and Internet services?  Located on the first floor of Conolly Hall are two very comfortable lounges where students can relax and unwind.  The recreational lounge has a 52 inch screen television, DVD/video player and a pool table.  The Blackbird Cafeteria for resident student dining is also located on the lobby floor of the building.  There is a 24-hour study lounge and a computer lab (with Internet access) on the second floor.  A laundry room with coin-operated machines is located on the basement level.  Additionally, resident students can receive letters and packages through the Residence Hall mailroom.
Internet service is provided in all rooms at no additional cost, however, you will need to provide your own Ethernet card and cable.  Time Warner Cable service is free as well.  You will receive HBO, MTV, USA, History Channel, A & E, VH1, Lifetime and other popular networks.

Are resident students required to have a meal plan?  How does the meal plan work?
Students assigned to suites and standard rooms are required to choose from two different full meal plans.  Students assigned to apartments are not required to have a meal plan.  Students employed full-time can choose a limited plan.  The Blackbird Cafeteria is conveniently located on the lobby floor of Conolly Hall.  The cafeteria is open from 7:00 am to 9:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and 10:00 am to 7:00 pm, Saturday and Sunday.  There are also two other cafeterias located on campus, the Luntey Commons and the Humanities Building Cafeteria, where students may use their meal card.  The meal card functions as a debit card.  You will have the amount of money you select placed in your account and you may access it at any of our campus cafeterias.  Each time food is purchased, the identification card is swiped and the cost is automatically deducted.

Can you suggest some items that I should bring with me?
Be sure to bring linen and a pillow for your bed.  Twin size, extra long sheets will fit perfectly.  Also bring towels and a laundry bag/basket.  Stereos, televisions, computers, and wall hangings are optional.  Residents not assigned to an apartment should consider bringing a small (1.7 cubic feet) or medium (2.5 cubic feet) refrigerator.  They can also be rented for school year through the Office of Residence Life and Housing.

Is safety a priority at Conolly Hall?
The Campus and Conolly Hall are secured twenty-four hours a day.  Two Public Safety Officers are stationed at the entrance of the Residence Hall at all times.  Students are required to present their ID to gain entrance into the Residence Hall.

Do I have guest privileges?
Academic success is the priority at Conolly Hall.  Accordingly, each resident’s guest privileges are limited to a reasonable number of visitors throughout the week.  Additionally, all roommates must consent to having an overnight guest.  For insurance purposes, individuals under the age of 16 are not allowed in Conolly Hall.  Also, parents can be signed in as day guests only.  Parents are not permitted to stay overnight in a student’s room; however, the Conolly Hall guest room can be reserved in advance by contacting the Office of Residence Life and Housing.