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Are the rooms air-conditioned?
None of the rooms on campus are air-conditioned. We recommend that students bring fans.

Can students beds be lofted?
The furniture provided does allow for the possibility of lofting and bunking if students choose. To loft students need to check out a loft kit - which they can do at check in at no cost.

Are bed rails available?
We do have bed rails available for students to check out to put on their beds if their bed is lofted or if they are the top bunk.

What size are the mattresses?
All residence halls have long mattresses (78 inches).

Are halogen lamps permitted?
Halogen lamps are considered a fire hazard so they are not allowed in the residence halls. For the same reason, students are not allowed to have candles in their rooms.

Are microwaves permitted?
Microwaves are not permitted. However, each residence hall does have a microwave for student use in the hall kitchen.

May students be released from the four-year residency requirement?
The requirement is fundamental to our mission and only those with exceptional circumstances are approved to move off campus. Students who feel they have an exceptional circumstance may complete an off campus application.

How many students live off campus?
About 175.

Are students allowed to have pets?
The only pets allowed are fish. Fish tanks may be no larger than 15 gallons.

When students leave for breaks, do they need to move out their belongings or turn their keys?
Students will not be required to move their belongings out or turn in their key for breaks.

When are the residence halls open?
The residence halls open for returning students on Labor Day at 9:00 a.m. (this year that is Monday, September 1st) and close for students on May 21.

During the academic year residence halls are unlocked from 7:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Between 8:00-11:00 p.m. St. Olaf students may acccess a locked residence hall with their St. Olaf ID prox card. Between 11:00 p.m.-7:00 a.m. a student may only access the locked residence hall they are assigned to live in.

Students have access to their room during the school year except Christmas Break (December 18-January3) and Spring Break (March 21-29).

Are the rooms carpeted?
Rand, Thorson and Ytterboe are the only halls that are carpeted. Larson Hall has some individual student rooms which are carpeted.

Is storage available?
Each residence hall has limited space available for storage of trunks, luggage, and full boxes. Storage rooms are open Monday and Thursday evenings from 9-10 p.m. We do not allow the storage of the following: bicycles, furniture, refrigerators, empty boxes, flammables.

Can students nail things to the walls?
Students may not nail things to the walls. Hooks, etc. with adhesive that does not damage paint may be used in student rooms. Room damages are charged to residents at the end of each year.

What furniture comes in my room?
All rooms are equipped with a bed, mattress, mattress pad, dresser, desk, and desk chair for each student in the room. Neutral colored draperies are on the windows. All college owned furniture must stay in the room.

Are room measurements available?
Room measurements are available on each individual Residence Hall section of the Residence Life web site.

Are telephones provided?
Yes, each student room is equipped with one telephone. Each student has a personal access code to dial long distance.

Are rooms networked?
All rooms are equipped for immediate network access.

Is cable television available?
Cable television is provided in lounge, but not student rooms.

Is there a laundry or linen service?
No linen service is provided, however each hall has laundry facilities available for students to use. There is no additional cost for students to use the washers and dryers on campus.

Are there co-ed floors and halls?
All buildings are co-ed - usually by floor.

Where do students get their mail?
All students have mailboxes in Buntrock Commons. There is also a central mail room where students may pick up any packages mailed to campus. Packages are not delivered to the individual residence halls or college houses.

Are newspapers available?
The Wall Street Journal, Star Tribune and USA Today are available in the main lobby of each residence hall.

Are there places to secure bicycles?
There are bicycle racks located in various locations both in the residential area and near the academic buildings for students to secure their bike.

Is smoking permitted?
Smoking in academic or residential buildings is prohibited. People may smoke outside at least 10 feet away from any residence hall.

What is the rule on alcohol?
Possessing, distributing or consuming illicit drugs and alcoholic beverages is prohibited on campus.