Facilities Guidelines

• One bed per resident (some models allow for lofting or bunking: see Loft Guideline page) and mattress. Standard mattress size in inches: 77” long x 36” wide x 7” deep
• Lofted or bunked bed will have an installed safety bed rail
• Curtains or window blinds, these cannot be removed or modified
• Smoke detector
• Trash can and blue recycling container
• Shower curtain
• All utilities
• Internet access via wireless and Ethernet port
• BoilerTV streaming service

Items prohibited from University Residences and Dining buildings and grounds due to safety or fire hazard concerns include but are not limited to:

• 3D printers
• airsoft guns
• candles/incense
• candle warmers (plates or lamps using halogen bulbs)
• electric blankets or bed warmers of any kind
• electric Motorized Personal Vehicles (EMPVs) such as electric, battery, or fuel powered cycles, scooters, skateboards, or similar equipment
• extension cords, power strips, and charging devices that do not bear the seal of an independent testing laboratory accredited by the CPSC, and extension cords for a permanent power supply for portable devices
• fireworks
• grills
• grow lamps and lights
• halogen lamps 
• humidifiers
• juggling knives 
• lighter fluid, charcoal, and other fire starters
• metal-tipped darts
• paintball guns
• portable heating units
• portable air conditioning units 
• pressing irons
• sunlamps
• soldering tools
• weapons (see WEAPONS policy)
  

Allowable cooking appliance use in traditional residence hall rooms and reconfigured spaces, is limited to the following:

• coffee/tea makers with enclosed heating elements (no exposed heating coils)
• portable microwave ovens (1000 watts or less)
• portable refrigerator/freezer units (must be UL approved with maximum size of 4/0 total cubic feet, this means if the unit includes both a refrigerator and freezer, the entire unit cannot exceed 4/0 cubic feet)

Refrigerators and microwaves shall be plugged directly into a receptacle. Due to electrical capacity limits, individual refrigerator and microwave units should not be plugged into the same outlet. Please take precautions to not overload outlets with other devices that may blow a fuse and cause an electrical outage. Repeat outages for failing to moderate use of items that exceed the electrical capacity of the facility may result in policy violation and/or financial charges to restore power. 

Residents are prohibited from using certain kitchen appliances in traditional residence hall rooms or reconfigured spaces, as they do not foster group living and create safety concerns. These items can be used in the designated kitchenettes within the traditional residences halls; however, for safety reasons, residents are prohibited from leaving these appliances unattended while cooking or baking. These appliances include but are not limited to the following:

• air fryers
• bread makers
• convection ovens
• crockpots
• electric grills/griddles/skillets 
• electric mixers
• electric blenders
• fryers/deep fryers
• panini/press grills
• pressure cookers
• steam/rice cookers
• toaster/toaster ovens
• hot plates

It is unsanitary and against Indiana State law to wash cooking utensils and dishes in public restrooms. Therefore, settings with community restrooms suites that share a common restroom, and rooms with private bathrooms that share plumbing are not intended for food disposal, sanitation of cooking utensils and dishes, and are limited to minimal food preparation.

If kitchenette facilities are not available for washing cooking/eating utensils and dishes, you should plan to use plastic utensils, paper plates, and other disposable products. Residents are financially responsible for damages caused by cooking that result in extensive repairs. It is unsanitary and against Indiana State law to wash cooking utensils and dishes in public restrooms. Therefore, residential corridors of private rooms that share a common restroom and residential rooms with private bathrooms that share plumbing not intended for food disposal are limited to minimal food preparation taking place in residential rooms.

Apartment-style housing with appropriate kitchen facilities for proper clean up do meet Indiana State law regarding sanitation and does allow for food preparation using various appliances. However, from a safety standpoint cooking and baking food using any type of appliance cannot be left unattended. Additionally, electrical capacity of outlets may limit the type and/or number of appliances beyond what is already provided in the facility.

Please take precaution to not overload outlets with multiple devices that may blow a fuse and cause an electrical outage. Repeat outages for failing to moderate use of items that exceed the electrical capacity of the facility may result in policy violation and/or financial charges to restore power.

General modifications NOT allowed in any University Residence managed facility include the following:

• drilling
• sawing
• painting
• use of screws, nails, glue as attachment mechanisms

It is important to be aware that some adhesive backing-type products can cause wall damage when removed. Use of these temporary adhesive strips/hooks while allowed, is limited to no more than 15 per room. Additionally, improper or inadequate removal that damages or requires repair of a facility or furnishing’s surface, may result in restitution costs assessed to the resident(s). Students can leave these temporary adhesive products on the walls and the facilities staff will attempt to remove them; however, some inferior brands/types of adhesives may not release sufficiently and still cause damage.  

Temporary mechanical alterations to windows, doors, locks or HVAC controls not permitted include the following:

• window furnishings may not be replaced or added to
• no items may be affixed or block the windows for fire safety purposes (items can be placed on sill)
• doors cannot be wrapped in paper or other material
• posters and bulletin boards are not permitted on doors (community fliers are allowed on designated bulletin boards or posting areas in building hallways)

For more information on lofts (or elevated beds), please visit Loft Guidelines and Options. 

Students have exclusive access to a library of free on-demand movies and Purdue-specific programming.

Free On-Demand Movies:

• Access Link: streaming.swankmp.net/purdue
• Connection Requirement: You must be connected to the PAL 3.0 Wi-Fi network.
• Supported Browsers: Chrome, Safari, and Firefox.

Using Common Area Televisions

Common area televisions remain available for student use. To use these screens for gaming or personal streaming:

• Connection: Connect your laptop or mobile device via an HDMI cable.
• Note: Students must provide their own HDMI cables; they are not provided by the residence hall.

ResNet stands for Residential Networks and is the service that allows you to connect your personal devices to the campus network, either wirelessly with PAL3.0 or by using an industry standard Ethernet connection. The service also provides a shared connection to the Internet and is the service used by most students living in the residence halls. You can also connect directly to campus via VPN.

Note: Students assigned to University Residences Boiler Apartments will have high-speed Internet service provided by local providers. Connection information at these locations will be provided upon check-in. For more information about using your computer and related policies, please visit the ResNet website.

You are responsible for keeping your room key with you at all times. Never give it to anyone. Lock your door and take your key with you whenever you leave your room/apartment. If your key is lost, report it immediately to your residence’s main office. A fee will be charged for replacement locks and keys. Keys are required to be turned in when you move out of your residence.

If you accidentally lock yourself out, many residence main offices will let you borrow a key so you may gain access to your room/apartment. Check the procedure for your residence, which may have other options including staff members who can unlock your door. Please do not abuse this service.

All incoming Purdue University students will be issued Purdue Mobile ID as their first ID, and not a physical identification card, as part of Purdue's Mobile First Strategy.

Your Purdue ID, sometimes referred to as your PUID or photo ID, indicates you are a member of the Purdue community. The Purdue ID, physical or mobile, functions as your key to many facilities and services on campus, including building access, library services, meals, Dining Dollars, or Retail Dining Memberships, and Recreational Sports. (Functionality may vary depending on your location and permissions.)

Your Purdue Mobile ID is not transferable and is to be used only by the person to whom it is issued. It is not to be loaned to any other person and will result in disciplinary action if found in the possession of another person.

The BoilerCopyMaker in the Purdue Memorial Union offers photocopying, binding, laminating, folding and many other services. Visit the Purdue Memorial Union online at http://www.union.purdue.edu/services/ for more information and hours. 

Visit Purdue Libraries online at https://www.lib.purdue.edu/services/print to learn more about their copy /print type capabilities.

Residence halls do not offer copy capabilities. Most residence halls do have computer stations with print capabilities and may have scan-to-email capability as well. Please check with your residence hall's front office for details

University Residences’ service staff clean and maintain all common areas of residence halls, including lounges, hallways, study rooms and bathrooms. Students are responsible for the cleaning and care of their assigned private living space. Students may check out vacuum cleaners, dust mops and other cleaning tools at most locations. A clean facility is important to promote a healthy and academic environment.

Students living in apartment-style residences are responsible for the cleaning and care of their space. Students are in charge of supplies needed for cleaning. This includes items like paper towels, toilet paper, and cleaning supplies. 

Your residence has its own laundry facilities. Washers and dryers, soaking tubs, irons and ironing boards are available.

The washers and dryers will only accept payment from the CSCPay Mobile laundry app. For more information regarding the CSCPay Mobile laundry app, visit their website. If you lose money in laundry machines, you can request a refund through the app.

Applications and sales of parking permits for undergraduate residences will be available at the student's residence the Wednesday before fall semester classes begin. Questions about eligibility should be directed to the general manager. All parking permits are subject to availability.

Regular parking permits are available for sophomores, juniors and seniors. Restricted parking permits are available to first year students only with the approval of the resident's general manager and documentation of one of the following:

• Frequent/recurring medical visits off campus
• Classes off campus
• Employment off campus

Non-resident visitors accompanied by their hosts my obtain guest parking permits valid for up to three days. Permits may be purchased at each residence's main office.

Refer to the University Parking Services website for more information on regulations, rates and fees.

Bicycles and electric motorized personal vehicles (EMPVs) may only be parked at approved bicycle racks and hoops and must be secured with a lock. Bicycles and EMPV parking is NOT permitted elsewhere including: sidewalks, ADA accessible sidewalk railings, attached to trees, fences, furniture, light poles, buildings, trash containers, landscape posts or anything other than a bike rack or hoop. Please note: Bicycles and EMPVs that are incorrectly parked are subject to removal and locks will be cut at owners expense. Bicycle and EMPV owners and riders should review all campus rules and safety regulations, including local and state ordinances. See the Campus Mobility website for robust information about bicycle transportation at Purdue including how to register personal bicycles or participate in the Bike Share program. 

Although every effort is made to keep Purdue's campus a safe place, it is advisable to take simple precautions for your protection. When walking on or off campus at night, go with a friend. If you cannot walk with a friend, the Purdue Police Department offers a Safe Walk Program. that provides students with an escort by a member of the Purdue Student Security Patrol (PPSP). These escorts are available upon request to and from University Residences, academic campus, Chauncey Hill, and other locations near campus. To request an escort, call 765-449-SAFE (7233).

If you are walking on the West Lafayette campus at night and an emergency should arise, there are many Emergency Telephone System (ETS) boxes located on campus. The boxes are painted bright yellow or dark blue and are illuminated with a blue light at night. When you walk on campus at night, even with friends, stay on well-lit paths. Some areas of West Lafayette between the central campus and the University Residences are dark, but there are well-lit, visible routes you can choose. An extra minute or two of walking time offers you more protection.

Students on the Indianapolis campus are encouraged to download the SafeZone application, which is a wireless option that provides an easy and consistent way to receive help. Other resources to promote safety on the Indianapolis campus can be found here.