| What
should I
bring for my
room? | The most important rule of thumb is to be selective and bring only the essentials
first. You will need to bring linens (pillows, pillowcases, flat twin size sheets for an
80" bed), blankets, towels, washcloths, mattress pad, alarm clock, toilet articles,
wastebasket, and hangers. You may also bring a television and stereo, but
remember to allow space in your room for the collectibles which you will
accumulate rapidly. You should also bring a set of headphones so that you may
enjoy your stereo without disturbing your roommate(s) or other students. |
| What shall I
leave at
home? | In the interest of public safety, pest control, sanitation and general welfare, DO
NOT PACK pets, bed lofts, waterbeds, firearms, explosives, or illegal drugs.
These items will not be permitted in the halls. To minimize the danger of fire
hazards, it is necessary to establish regulations regarding the use of certain electrical
appliances in student rooms. Broiler ovens, heaters, hot plates and other "open
element" appliances are serious fire hazards and, therefore, are NOT permitted in
student rooms. Devices using an open flame, such as: candles, portable gas stoves,
grills, fondue pots, gas burner hot plates, or gas lanterns are PROHIBITED in
student rooms. Popcorn poppers, hot pots, coffee pots, and\or microwaves (must
be 650 watts or less) are permitted. |
| May I cook
in my
room? | No. However, you may have a microwave oven in your room for the purpose of
preparing microwavable dishes. The microwave oven must use no more than 650
watts of power. Any other cooking appliances in student rooms are strictly
prohibited. Lake Claire Courtyard Apartments have a kitchen in each unit, which consists of a
full range, a refrigerator freezer, and a dinette set. You are responsible for eating
and cooking utensils.
|
| Is there a
telephone in
my room ? | When you arrive on campus there will not be a telephone in your room. Students
will be responsible for providing their own touch tone phone. Touch tone
telephones are necessary to gain access to computer registration, the Computer
Center, etc. Telephone jacks will be provided to access the local telephone service.
It is important for you to know that the telephone which you purchase must be a
plain non-feature touch tone telephone. The telephone SHOULD NOT be a pulse
dial instrument. Check with the retailer before you purchase a telephone to be sure
that it is a TOUCH TONE telephone. The telephone line provided by the
University provides local service only. Upon arrival, you will have the opportunity
to contract for University- sponsored long distance service. Upon contracting with
the service, you will be assigned a personal code which will identify long distance
calls made by you so that you might be billed by the University-sponsored long
distance service company for those calls. No deposits or other fees will be
required. Collect calls CANNOT be accepted on room telephones and are subject
to a $15.00 charge per call in addition to the amount of the call itself. Lake Claire Courtyard Apartments have an active phone line in the living area as
well as a phone jack in each bedroom. Students have the option to contract for
individual phone lines in their bedrooms through UCF Telecommunications
Department.
|
| Will I have
access to
cablevision? | Yes. Cost of cablevision is included in the rental rate. |
| Are
refrigerators
allowed in
my room? | Yes. However, it can have a storage capacity of NO MORE than 6 cubic feet. |
| May I have
a wooden
loft in my
room? | No. Lofts are NOT permitted in University residential facilities. |
| I have a
bicycle,
may I store
it in my
room? | No. If you plan to bring a bicycle to campus, be prepared to leave it outside the
residential facilities. Be sure to bring a lock and chain to secure the bicycle to the
designated bicycle storage area. If you are concerned about your bicycle being
exposed to the weather, you should seriously consider not bringing it to campus. |
| When does
the meal
plan start? | Please call the Food Service at 407 823 2651 for information. |
| What is
"visitation"? |
- Members of the opposite sex are permitted, upon invitation, to enter living
quarters approved for visitation purposes during authorized residential
facilities visitation hours.
- Students may, at their request, be assigned to a suite designed as a
"non-visitation suite".
- When a resident in a suite designated as a "visitation suite" does not wish to
participate in the residential facilities visitation program at a given time, he/she
is to place a sign on the outer door stating NO VISITATION TODAY.
- Suite doors and living room window curtains may be closed. Authorized
University personnel have the authority to enter the suite only for routine
inventory, maintenance, health or safety inspection, or if there is reasonable
cause to investigate emergencies.
- Violation of visitation regulations may result in the termination of visitation
privileges or Housing Contract for the individuals and/or the suite where the
violation occurred.
- Maximum Hours of Visitation:
| Sunday - Thursday |
| 10:00 am to 12 midnight |
| Friday - Saturday |
| 10:00 am to 2:00 am |
- Visitors must be out of resident's living quarters by the closing hours of
visitation, at which time they must leave the residential facilities.
|
| If I have
any other
questions
before my
arrival on
campus
what shall I
do? | Feel free to contact the Department of Housing and Residence Life. You can
phone, fax, E-Mail, or mail your concerns to us.
|
| University of Central Florida |
| Department of Housing & Residence Life |
| PO Box 163222 |
| Orlando, FL 32816-3222 |
|
| 407 823 4663 (Voice) 407 823 3831 (Fax) |
| E-Mail: housing@pegasus.cc.ucf.edu |
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