{"id":946,"date":"2017-12-08T01:58:17","date_gmt":"2017-12-08T01:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/?page_id=946"},"modified":"2023-01-23T08:38:34","modified_gmt":"2023-01-23T14:38:34","slug":"frequently-asked-questions","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/frequently-asked-questions\/","title":{"rendered":"Frequently Asked Questions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 fusion-flex-container nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#eae9e9;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row fusion-flex-align-items-flex-start fusion-flex-justify-content-center\" style=\"max-width:104%;margin-left: calc(-4% \/ 2 );margin-right: calc(-4% \/ 2 );\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_2_3 2_3 fusion-flex-column\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-justify-content-flex-start fusion-content-layout-column\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box:before{ font-size: 13px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a .fa-fusion-box{ color: #ffffff;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a{font-size:18px;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #333333;border-color: #333333;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-faq-shortcode .fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .fusion-toggle-boxed-mode:hover .panel-title a { color: #3a3a3a;}.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title .active .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a:hover .fa-fusion-box,.fusion-accordian #accordian-1 .panel-title a.hover .fa-fusion-box { background-color: #3a3a3a!important;border-color: #3a3a3a!important;}<\/style><div class=\"fusion-faq-shortcode\"><div class=\"fusion-faqs-wrapper\"><div class=\"accordian fusion-accordian\"><div class=\"panel-group \" id=\"accordian-1\"><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-986 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What happened to \u201cDorms\u201d?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2017-12-08T02:13:58-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-986\" href=\"#collapse-1-986\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What happened to \u201cDorms\u201d?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-986\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>A dormitory is merely a place to sleep and store your belongings. In the past, dorm mothers or fathers supervised dorms. This concept of on-campus living ended in the 60\u2019s. A residence hall, on the other hand, is a home. It is a place to live and learn. It is an important part of college life that will enhance the classroom experience. After all, students spend a great deal more time in the residence halls than they do anywhere else on campus! A residence hall is a complete environment where students can learn to interact with people, develop leadership skills, write papers, attend events and programs, make lifelong friends, and build memories that will last a lifetime. Taking advantage of the educational programming, contact with faculty\/staff members and other academic aids can allow residents to greatly enhance their learning experience at 大象传媒 Western.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-984 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What size is my bed?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/author\/crisler\/\" title=\"Posts by crisler\" rel=\"author\">crisler<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-04-17T15:03:31-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-984\" href=\"#collapse-1-984\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What size is my bed?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-984\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the exception of Vartabedian Hall, all residence hall mattresses are extra-long twins, measuring 80\u2033 x 36\u2033.\u00a0 Vartabedian Hall has full-size mattresses. To help avoid the frustration of purchasing linens that may not fit, be sure to check that the packaging states \u201cExtra-Long Twin\u201d. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-982 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Does my room have carpet?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/author\/crisler\/\" title=\"Posts by crisler\" rel=\"author\">crisler<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-04-17T15:03:55-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-982\" href=\"#collapse-1-982\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Does my room have carpet?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-982\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All student rooms are carpeted. Some students like to place additional rugs in their rooms and common areas. Bathrooms are tiled and are equipped with institutional shower curtains. Students may add their own shower curtains, but the institutional shower curtain must be replaced before checking out to avoid charges.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-980 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I have overnight guests?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/author\/crisler\/\" title=\"Posts by crisler\" rel=\"author\">crisler<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2022-11-02T15:54:48-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-980\" href=\"#collapse-1-980\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I have overnight guests?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-980\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Guests will not be allowed in a room unless all occupants in that room are in agreement. All guests must be checked in according to our Guest Registration Policy. All guests are subject to University regulations and residence hall policies. Residents are responsible for the actions of their guest(s) and guests should be escorted at all times. If a student feels his or her roommate(s) are not abiding by this policy, it is his or her responsibility to notify a Residence Life staff member.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-978 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Do I need insurance on personal belongings?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2017-12-08T02:11:40-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-978\" href=\"#collapse-1-978\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Do I need insurance on personal belongings?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-978\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Yes! \u00a0大象传媒 Western is\u00a0<strong>not<\/strong>\u00a0responsible for loss or damage to personal property from any cause. We recommend that you check to see if your belongings are covered under your family\u2019s homeowner\u2019s insurance policy.<\/p>\n<p>If this is not the case, you may wish to buy renter\u2019s insurance, which is reasonably priced. Regardless of coverage, it is a good idea to mark your valuables for identification purposes. The 大象传媒 Western Police Department offers\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/policedepartment\/operationid\/\">Operation ID<\/a>, a program that marks your property for identification.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-976 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do I access the Internet?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/author\/jmaples2\/\" title=\"Posts by jmaples2\" rel=\"author\">jmaples2<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-04-17T15:04:16-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-976\" href=\"#collapse-1-976\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I access the Internet?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-976\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All suites have wireless internet access. Students who do not own a computer have free use of conveniently located computer labs in The Commons as well as on campus.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-974 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do the laundry facilities work?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/author\/jmaples2\/\" title=\"Posts by jmaples2\" rel=\"author\">jmaples2<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-04-17T15:04:41-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-974\" href=\"#collapse-1-974\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do the laundry facilities work?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-974\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Laundry facilities are located in each residence hall. Students will use the Speed Queen app and receive <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">$350.00 per semester for their laundry needs. This money does not roll over to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the next semester and is not refundable. The laundry app also has capabilities <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to see when washers and dryers are available and send notifications when <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">laundry is done. Repair problems on washers and dryers can be submitted using <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the QR code on the machines.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-972 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What happens if I lose my keys?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/author\/crisler\/\" title=\"Posts by crisler\" rel=\"author\">crisler<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-04-17T15:05:01-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-972\" href=\"#collapse-1-972\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What happens if I lose my keys?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-972\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Report the lost key to University Police located in Blum Union room 201. Charges will be billed to your student account.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-970 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is my mailing address &amp; how do I get mail?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/author\/jmaples2\/\" title=\"Posts by jmaples2\" rel=\"author\">jmaples2<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-04-17T15:05:19-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-970\" href=\"#collapse-1-970\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is my mailing address &amp; how do I get mail?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-970\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mailboxes are located in the lobby of each building. Residents are assigned a mailbox key during check-in.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All packages are logged\/sorted and picked up by residents in the Commons Building. Students are notified when their packages arrive by receiving an email from University Mailing Services to their MWSU email account. University ID is required to retrieve packages from the Commons Building.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Mail and packages should be addressed as indicated below:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">YOUR NAME<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4801 East University Drive<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Room# Name of Hall<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">St. Joseph, MO 64507<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"yj6qo ajU\"><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-968 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What are the custodial and maintenance services?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/author\/crisler\/\" title=\"Posts by crisler\" rel=\"author\">crisler<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-04-17T15:05:42-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-968\" href=\"#collapse-1-968\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are the custodial and maintenance services?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-968\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">大象传媒 Western employs custodial workers to clean common areas, lounges, lobbies, hallways, laundry rooms, and lounges. Students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms and bathrooms. Students should bring their own cleaning supplies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintenance concerns should be reported promptly by completing a Limble Maintenance Request <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/app.limblecmms.com\/loc-problem\/59b6c119968\/64746\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Maintenance personnel responds in the order and urgency requests are received. Though we are unable to predict the exact day and time the repair, repairs are usually completed within 24 business hours of the request. Maintenance operates Monday-Friday 7:30am-3:30pm, except in cases of emergencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-966 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Am I required to have a housing deposit?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/author\/crisler\/\" title=\"Posts by crisler\" rel=\"author\">crisler<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2022-05-03T11:19:26-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-966\" href=\"#collapse-1-966\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Am I required to have a housing deposit?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-966\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>No, but each student pays a $50.00 application fee per year. We do not accept waivers.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-964 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the length of the Housing Contract?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/author\/jmaples2\/\" title=\"Posts by jmaples2\" rel=\"author\">jmaples2<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2020-01-08T14:57:34-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-964\" href=\"#collapse-1-964\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the length of the Housing Contract?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-964\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The contract is binding for the entire academic year. In an effort to stabilize our occupancy and best project spaces for incoming students in the spring semester, we do not allow fall only contracts.\u00a0 Students that have qualifying events for breaking their contract would still be released from the contract with no financial penalty, but need to complete the Contract Cancellation form.\u00a0Spring only contracts will still be available for students entering MWSU in the spring semester. \u00a0See the Terms and Conditions of the housing contract for more information.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-962 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How does the meal plan work?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2017-12-08T02:04:39-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-962\" href=\"#collapse-1-962\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How does the meal plan work?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-962\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>All residents are required to participate in the University Meal Plan. Residents can choose from several different meal plans based on individual needs. For more information, visit the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/missouriwestern.campusdish.com\/\">Campus Dining<\/a>\u00a0website.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-960 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Can I have pets in my residence hall room?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2017-12-08T02:03:46-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-960\" href=\"#collapse-1-960\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Can I have pets in my residence hall room?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-960\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Pets are not allowed. Students may have fish with the consent of their roommate(s). Each resident may have\u00a0<strong>one 10-gallon aquarium<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-958 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What are quiet hours?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2017-12-08T02:03:20-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-958\" href=\"#collapse-1-958\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What are quiet hours?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-958\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>The hours from 10 p.m. to 10 a.m. Sunday-Thursday and from Midnight to 10 a.m. on weekends are established as \u201cQuiet Hours\u201d. Residents have many different schedules and lifestyles, but you will find life a lot easier if you respect each other\u2019s right to study and sleep. Stereos, radios, televisions and any other noise which tends to disturb an adjoining suite\/apartment, whether next-door or above or below, will subside during quiet hours. Suite balconies, outside walkways and the courtyards are subject to quiet hours. \u201cCourtesy Hours\u201d exist 24 hours a day, every day, and will be enforced. Reasonable quiet is expected at all times during the day and night. Students with stereos are encouraged to bring and use headphones. The University reserves the right to require students to remove stereos after violations of this policy. The right of a student to sleep or study will always override any other student\u2019s right to make noise. As a general rule of thumb, if sound can be heard from outside of a room, it is in violation.<\/p>\n<p>If other residents are infringing on your ability to sleep or study you have the right (at any time of the day or night) to ask them to quiet down. If trouble persists, contact your Resident Assistant who will handle the situation.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-956 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What, if any, appliances should I bring?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/author\/crisler\/\" title=\"Posts by crisler\" rel=\"author\">crisler<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2025-04-17T15:13:45-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-956\" href=\"#collapse-1-956\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What, if any, appliances should I bring?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-956\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Refrigerators should be no larger than 5 cubic feet and draw no more than 1.5 running amps.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">All electrical cooking and heat producing appliances are prohibited. These appliances include but are not limited to Crock Pots, hot plates, hot oil fryers, popcorn makers, rice cookers, space heaters, sun lamps, toaster-ovens, other appliances with open heating coils, George Foreman grills and other skillet style or other hot plate style items.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Appliances that are allowed in Residence Halls include microwaves, Scentsy\u2019s (or other wax melting appliances), auto shut-off coffee makers, Keurig\u2019s, air fryers, and toasters.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In the interest of fire prevention, electrical outlets must not be overloaded.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-954 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Are candles allowed in the Residence Halls?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/author\/crisler\/\" title=\"Posts by crisler\" rel=\"author\">crisler<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2022-05-03T11:23:21-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-954\" href=\"#collapse-1-954\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Are candles allowed in the Residence Halls?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-954\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Burning candles, incense, kerosene lamps, or other flammable liquid fueled devices, are prohibited in all Residence Life buildings. Decorative candles must have non burned, clipped wicks, or be wickless. The number one cause of residence hall and apartment fires is an open flame. Incense, as well as being a fire hazard, can be an eye and respiratory irritant. To ensure the safety and comfort of our community, Residence Life prohibits these items.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-952 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">Is soliciting allowed in the halls?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/author\/crisler\/\" title=\"Posts by crisler\" rel=\"author\">crisler<\/a><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2022-05-03T11:24:23-05:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-952\" href=\"#collapse-1-952\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">Is soliciting allowed in the halls?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-952\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>Soliciting is not permitted in the residence halls. Students should ask salespersons to leave the building if they are approached. If they refuse, call the Office of Housing and Residence Life, or 大象传媒 Police.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-950 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">How do I go about posting signs for my organization?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2017-12-08T02:01:19-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-950\" href=\"#collapse-1-950\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">How do I go about posting signs for my organization?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-950\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>You must get approval by the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/csi\/\">Center for Student Involvement<\/a>\u00a0to post flyers. Information can only be posted in designated areas approved by the University.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-panel panel-default fusion-faq-post fusion-faq-post-948 \"><span class=\"entry-title rich-snippet-hidden\">What is the visitation policy?<\/span><span class=\"vcard rich-snippet-hidden\"><span class=\"fn\"><\/span><\/span><span class=\"updated rich-snippet-hidden\">2017-12-08T02:00:37-06:00<\/span><div class=\"panel-heading\"><h4 class=\"panel-title toggle\"><a data-toggle=\"collapse\" class=\"collapsed\" data-parent=\"#accordian-1\" data-target=\"#collapse-1-948\" href=\"#collapse-1-948\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-main\"><div class=\"fusion-toggle-icon-wrapper-sub\"><i class=\"fa-fusion-box\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-toggle-heading\">What is the visitation policy?<\/div><\/a><\/h4><\/div><div id=\"collapse-1-948\" class=\"panel-collapse collapse\"><div class=\"panel-body toggle-content post-content\"><p>All residence halls have visitation hours of 10 a.m. to midnight, Sunday through Thursday; and 10 a.m. to 2 a.m; Friday and Saturday. \u00a0Roommates must consent to all guests and visitors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:66.666666666667% !important;margin-top : 0px;margin-bottom : 20px;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {padding-top : 0px !important;padding-right : 0px !important;margin-right : 2.88%;padding-bottom : 0px !important;padding-left : 0px !important;margin-left : 2.88%;}@media only screen and (max-width:1024px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}@media only screen and (max-width:640px) {.fusion-body .fusion-builder-column-0{width:100% !important;}.fusion-builder-column-0 > .fusion-column-wrapper {margin-right : 1.92%;margin-left : 1.92%;}}<\/style><\/div><style type=\"text\/css\">.fusion-body .fusion-flex-container.fusion-builder-row-1{ padding-top : 0px;margin-top : 0px;padding-right : 30px;padding-bottom : 0px;margin-bottom : 0px;padding-left : 30px;}<\/style><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":71,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":[],"categories":[],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/946"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/71"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=946"}],"version-history":[{"count":8,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/946\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2796,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/946\/revisions\/2796"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=946"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=946"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.missouriwestern.edu\/reslife\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=946"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}