Housing

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. When are housing and roommate assignments announced?
A. All housing and roommate information is e-mailed in late July.

Q. Are there elevators in the Residence Halls?
A. There are service (freight) elevators in most Residence Halls. They are only available for use by students who have a medical need and are unable to use the stairs.

Q. Is it necessary to purchase property insurance?
A. The University does not assume responsibility for the loss of money or valuables, damages to property or injuries on the premises. If the Student is not covered by a Parent/Guardian homeowner's insurance policy, it is strongly recommended that insurance arrangements are made to protect against such losses.

Q. Are pets allowed?
A. Except for goldfish or other tropical fish, no pets are permitted in the Residence Halls. Tank size should not exceed 5 gallons, and aquarium heaters are prohibited.

Q. How is mail delivered?
A. US mail will be delivered to locked mail boxes which are located in or near the lobby of each residence hall. Each room in the building will have its own box. Packages, large-sized items, and registered mail are delivered to the University Mailroom in Wells Hall. You will be notified by email if you have a package to be picked up.

Q. What should I bring to campus?
A. Here are some typical things that students bring:

Around Campus
- Backpack/Messenger Bag
- Bicycle
- Umbrella
Bath items
- Hair Dryer
- Mesh Sponge
- Shower Shoes
- Shower Tote
- Toiletries
- Towels/Washcloths
Entertainment
- Camera
- Radio/Stereo
- TV
Kitchen-type items
- Bottle/Can opener
- Bowls
- Chip clips
- Cups
- Glasses
- Microwave (700 watts or less)
- Silverware
Laundry
- High Efficiency Detergent
- Fabric Spray
- Hangers
- Iron
- Laundry Bag/Pop-up Basket
Room
- 3-to-2 prong adapters
- Alarm Clock
- Batteries
- Bed Sheets (Extra Long 80" Twin Sheets)
- Blanket
- Boot Tray
- Carpet
- Comforter/Duvet
- Desk Set Organizer and supplies
- Dry Erase Message Board
- UL Approved Power Strips
- Fan
- First-aid Kit
- Flashlight
- Full Length Mirror
- Lamp
- Pillows & Pillow Cases
- Posters/Decorations
- Moulding Hooks
- Shoe Rack
- Storage Boxes
- Surge Protectors
Personal items
- Hair care appliances
- Medicine & Vitamins
- Sewing Kit
- Sleep mask
- Tissues
- Vanity Mirror
Study
- Backrest
- Computer Memory Stick/Flash Drive
- Computer
- Computer Cables
- Headrest pillow or Chair Pillow
- Printer
- Study Supplies (Pens & Pencils)

Q. What does Miami provide to on campus students?
A.

Twin XL Bed
Desk and Chair
Dresser
Closet
Mirror
Towel Rack
Wastebasket/Trash Bags
Basic Cable
Window shades
High-Speed Wired & Wireless Internet
Cleaning Supplies (available upon request)
Light Bulbs (available upon request)
Vacuum (available upon request)
Power strip(s) in residence halls that have not yet received an electrical upgrade

Q: Can university provided furniture be removed from rooms?
A: Due to campus storage space limitations, requests to remove university provided furniture will not be honored. Students are discouraged from bringing their own furniture to campus. Typically, rooms can only safely accommodate the furnishings provided.

Q. What housing services are available to on campus students?
A.

AC Rental
Laundry Service
Refrigerator Rental
Room Cleaning Service
Summer Storage

Q. What should I leave at home?
A. Due to the high risk of fire and damage in a communal environment, the following items are prohibited:

Candles
Coffee maker
Electric Blankets or Sheets
Electric Skillets
Hot Plates
Lofted Beds
Popcorn Poppers
Sun Lamps
Toaster Ovens
Water Beds

Q: How can I switch to a different room after I have signed my contract?
A: You can simply log-on to your MyCard account and search for another open room to move to! However, if we reach our maximum capacity for upper-class students, we will be required to close the room selection process. In this case, you may log-in to your MyCard account to submit a room change request. We will work very hard to get you moved to where you wish to be!

Q: How do I learn more about the consolidation policy?
A: You can read about our consolidation policy by visiting our Policies Page.

Q: What do I do if I would like to have a university provided telephone in my Residence Hall room?
A: You may contact the Office of Telecommunications. They will be able to assist you in subscribing to a land-line phone in your room, or a university-provided cell phone. You can find them online at www.muohio.edu/Telecom.

Q: What do I do if I would like to have a university provided telephone in my Residence Hall room?
A: You may contact the Office of Telecommunications. They will be able to assist you in subscribing to a land-line phone in your room, or a university-provided cell phone. You can find them online at www.muohio.edu/Telecom.

Q. How can I request a bedrail for my bed?
A. You can request a bedrail by submitting a Maintenance Repair Request on your MyCard account.

Q. Can you tell me more about Heritage Commons?
A. Yes. Enjoy apartment-style living with all the conveniences and safety of university housing! Located south of the Rec Sports Center, each four-bedroom, two-bath apartment is fully-furnished, and includes a full kitchen and dining room. All appliances and furniture are provided so you’ve got nothing to worry about.

Other Features...

Optional Private off-street parking lot
Housing extends through Thanksgiving, Winter Break, and Spring Break
Weekly housekeeping service included All Utilities included (Electricity, Heat, Basic Cable, High Speed Internet)
Internet/Cable hook-ups in every room
Wireless internet
Fully Air Conditioned
Laundry Facilities on site
Sprinkler systems in every room

Q. Can you tell me more about Premier Single Rooms?
A. A premier single is a double-sized room furnished with a variety of comfortable amenities. These rooms are intended to give you more privacy, comfort, and convenience.

Premier Singles are located in several halls on campus.

Features

Double-size bed
Full room carpet
Air Conditioning
Large upholstered chair
Microwave
Refrigerator
Ample closet space
Large desk with shelves
Lockable cabinet storage
Ergonomic desk chair
Two-drawer file cabinet
Floor lamp

Q. Can you tell me more about Super Quad Rooms?
A. Yes. Experience the community feel of an apartment with the convenience and safety of a residence hall.

In selected residence halls, we’ve taken groups of three regular double rooms and created two rooms joined together by a common living area.

Living areas have two upholstered chairs, a loveseat, coffee table, two floor lamps, wall-to-wall carpeting, and window treatments. Each bedroom contains all the normal double residence hall room furniture - beds, desks, chairs, storage space.

Q. Who do I contact if I have a question about my housing, meal plan, or other general concern?
A. The Office of Housing Options, Meals & Events (H.O.M.E.)

111 Shriver Center
Phone: (513) 529-5000
Email: home@MiamiOH.edu

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