The residence halls open for fall semester at 12 p.m. the Saturday before classes begin. Student leaders named Student Orientation Counselors (S.O.C.s) are on-hand to help you move into your residence hall. These students help orient you to campus prior to school beginning and even after the school year has begun. By participating in various get-to-know-you activities and events throughout Welcome Weekend, new students will not only have the chance to meet new friends, but also learn more about Mayville State. During the fall semester, parents and families are invited to attend a welcome dinner at the cafeteria that is held the Saturday evening before classes begin.
You will find your MSU residence hall room furnished with the following when you arrive.
Traditional Residence Hall Room: For each room resident
twin bed (regular)
desk
desk chair
closet space
dresser unit
Things to Bring
The following list suggests items you may want to bring with you that you will find useful and will help you make your room feel more like home.
Desk Items
pens/pencils
dictionarythesaurus
stamps
stationery
envelopes
tape
paperclips
stapler
hole punch
poster putty
scissors
rubber bands
calendar
Shower Items
shower basket
soap
bar soap container
shampoo
conditioner
shaving kit
shower shoes
Laundry Items
hangers
laundry bag
Appliances
alarm clock
am/fm radio
cd player with headphones
hair dryer
cell phone
Note: Verizon and Alltell are the only companies that get service in the local area. If you desire a landline in your room, you must set up a personal contract with a local phone company.
printer (optional)—each residence hall is equipped with its own printer
television
Linens
Note: Linen service and linens are not provided by the University.
towels
washcloths
sheets (twin regular)
pillow cases
pillow(s)
bedspread
blankets
Miscellaneous
water bottle
pictures of home
posters
fused surge protector
basic tool kit
basic first aid kit
carpet or rug (rubber/foam backed carpet is not allowed)
cards/board games
silverware
mug/bowl/plate
fan
surge protectors
Things Not to Bring
amplified musical instruments
extension cords
pets and animals
illicit drugs
alcohol or alcohol paraphernalia (including shot glasses and empty alcoholic beverage containers)
candles, incense and other flammables
appliances with open heating elements (including charcoal grills, hot plates, toaster ovens, and toasters)
weapons (including knives, guns, clubs, brass knuckles)
explosives