Frequently Asked Questions (Miscellaneous Information)

1. What furniture is provided for me? All students will have a bed, dresser, desk, desk chair, and wardrobe or closet.
2. What size sheets are needed for the beds? The beds are extra long and therefore need extra long (80") sheets for a twin bed. You will receive information from the Loyola College Resident Affairs Council if you would like to order sheets from them. You may also purchase sheets from department stores, etc.
3. Do I need to bring a telephone and answering machine? No, Loyola College is on a centralized phone system and therefore, only Loyola phones will work in the room. Each bedroom is provided a phone and voicemail box. Roommates will share a phone but will be given individual long distance codes.
4. I will be living in a double, do I need to bring a fridge? You may want to bring a small fridge with you for your room. You will also be receiving information from our Office that will assist you in renting a fridge or microfridge for the year if you prefer that option.
5. My roommate and I both have computers, are we both able to bring them? Yes, there is an internet connection available for every resident in the room...just make sure that your computer has an ethernet card so that you will be able to access our network. (If you have specific computer questions, please contact the Technology Services Office at 410-617-5555.)
6. Is it true that Student Life does room inspections? Yes, scheduled room inspections are done to assure the health and safety of our residents. For this reason, students are to bring along their own cleaning supplies and are responsible to maintain a clean room/apartment.
7. When do I sign up for housing/roommate preferences? All students will attend a session at summer orientation where they will have the opportunity to request housing and roommates.
8. How do you decide who gets their first choice for housing? Housing preference is determined by the date that we receive your housing deposit and not by what orientation session you attend. We do, however, do our best to meet the needs of all of our students and try to honor requests whenever possible.
9. My parents/guardians want to know if they will have the chance to learn about housing during my summer orientation...will they have that opportunity? Yes, the Office of Student Life will have sessions both with the parents and with the students to answer questions about our Office and the housing process. We will also have representatives present at a table on "the Quad" during the second day of orientation, and will answer questions by phone or email during regular business hours (8:30am-5pm). Feel free to contact our office at 410-617-5081 if you have any questions. If it is not during business hours, please leave us a message and we will try to get in touch with you as soon as possible.
10. When will I find out where I am living? Shortly after the fourth and final orientation session, the housing assignments will be determined. We will then send you a letter with your housing assignment and roommate information so that you may contact your roommate to prepare for the upcoming school year. You should receive all of this information by early August.