Cable
Television:
Cable TV is really easy at SCSU. All you need to do is bring your TV and cable cord. (20-25 feet is recommended). You have the extended basic digital cable package for no additional cost including over 76 channels for you to choose from. Download the complete channel listing (PDF). If you wish to add a premium channel simply contact Charter Communications at 1-800-581-0081 or go to their website: www.charter.com.
Carts and Dollies
Four-wheel flat carts and two-wheel dollies are available to students on a short-term basis for moving purposes. Residents can check-out a cart or dolly from the reception desk with their student ID.
Cooking facilities:
Each
residential community has kitchen facilities and microwave ovens for
students to make a meal or enjoy a snack. Some halls have a kitchen
on every floor, while others have one central kitchen, plus microwaves
on each floor. For your convenience, cooking utensils are available
for check-out at the front desk.
Computer Hook-Up:
Computer hook-up known as RESNET,
is included in each residence hall student room. The public areas are
also wired for computer. This allows you to plug in your computer and
have access to all the SCSU resources, including the Internet and e-mail.
If your computer meets the minimum support requirements, there will
be no cost to connect. 
The
only thing you may need is a network cable, and you will be provided
one at move-in. Antivirus software will also be provided at no cost.
Just some of the services you can access from your room include:
- HuskyNet services including e-mail and file/web space
- Laser printing to hall printers
- Internet – World Wide Web, FTP, Chat and Instant Messaging
- Library resources
- Course registration
Computer Labs & Laser Printers:
You will have easy access to computers and laser printers when you live on campus. Laser printers are available in all halls. Computer Labs are conveniently located in Hill-Case, Lawrence, Mitchell and W.W. Holes Hall. These labs are available for all residence hall students!
Fitness area:
Most
of the halls have a fitness area open to all residence hall students.
These rooms typically include: universal gyms and other exercise equipment.
Residents in Benton and Stateview may use the facilities at other halls.
Key-ins:
Students locked out of their room and needing a staff member to key them in can do so with proper identification. There is a service fee charge for key-ins. Resident's SCSU accounts will be billed for each key-in. The first time will result in a verbal/written warning, $10.00 will be billed for the second occurrence and for the third key-in and anything thereafter, the charge is raised to $25.00 for each additional occurrence and a possible judicial meeting with your Residence Hall Director.
Laundry
facilities:
Laundry facilities are available in all residential communities. It costs $1 to wash and $1 to dry. Most of our laundry machines accept cash or Campus Card transactions where students are able to conveniently use the money they’ve deposited on their student ID card to do laundry.
Linen Program:
St Cloud State's Residential Life Program and the Residence Hall Association (RHA), are proud to offer students a linen program during the 2007-2008 academic year. For further information about this program, click here.
Mail Service:
Each room/suite/apartment has a separate key-operated mailbox. In accordance with postal service guidelines, mail may not be handed out over the desk. Deliveries are made in accordance with scheduled U.S. mail service. If you receive a package, a notice will be placed in your mailbox and you may pick-it up at the main desk with a picture I.D. during posted hours. The example below is how you should address all mail and packages:
Student Name
Hall Name
Street Address, Room #
St. Cloud, MN 56301-( )
- Benton Hall 445 1st Avenue South, Room Number (56301-4489)
- Hill-Case Hall 550 3rd Avenue South, Room Number (56301-4486)
- Lawrence Hall 650 1st Avenue South, Room Number (56301-4672)
- Mitchell Hall 566 1st Avenue South, Room Number (56301-4591)
- Sherburne Hall 525 1st Avenue South, Room Number (56301-4490)
- Shoemaker Hall 915 1st Avenue South, Room Number (56301-4497)
- Stateview North 410 4th Avenue South, Apartment Number (56301-4420)
- Stateview South 422 4th Avenue South, Apartment Number (56301-4450)
- Stearns Hall 410 3rd Avenue South, Room Number (56301-4495)
- W.W. Holes Hall 400 3rd Avenue South, Room Number (56301-4487)
Shoemaker Hall addresses must include the floor letter before the mailbox number. North Shoemaker Hall addresses must include the letter “N” before the number.
Newspapers:
All residence hall students have easy access to three newspapers through the Collegiate Readership Program including the Minneapolis Star Tribune, USA Today, and the St. Cloud Times. Free newspapers are delivered to every residential community Monday-Friday for our students. This is a great resource for class projects and to keep up-to-date with current events. www.usatodaycollege.com
Outdoor recreation: 
- Sand volleyball court behind Mitchell Hall
- Basketball court next to W.W. Holes Hall / Behind Stearns Hall
- Sand volleyball and basketball courts behind Hill-Case Hall
- Basketball court and Volleyball court next to Shoemaker Hall
- Gazebo in courtyard of Benton Carol Hall
- Outdoor patio area with grills by Stateview Apartments
Parking:
Public Safety can answer questions concerning parking permits, traffic and parking tickets. Parking permits are required to park in a university lot during the academic year. For more information contact the Public Safety Department (PSD), 320-308-3333 or visit their Web site at http://www.stcloudstate.edu/publicsafety.
PromoTV
Promo TV, Channel 8, is a service provided to residence hall students. It details the Garvey Menu for the day, advertises upcoming SCSU events and lists critical dates and information for you as a student. When in your room, simply turn to channel 8 for all of the happenings on campus!
Reception
Desk:
The reception desk is the central service area of each residence hall. Reception desks are open from 6 a.m. until midnight. The desk team member provides students with general campus information. Each residence hall has various equipment at the front desk available for students to check-out. Students can check out sports equipment, cooking utensils, magazines, games, and more. Vacuum cleaners are also available for a minimal charge.
Refrigerator & Loft Rental: 
3.6 cubic foot refrigerators are available for rent as well as micro-fridges which are refrigerator / freezer / microwave combination units. More information concerning refrigerator rental will be sent to students following room assignments.
Many students like to loft their beds to maximize the space in their rooms. For your safety, we encourage students to rent lofts. You and your roommate can both rent one or it also works if only one of you rents. Detailed information about loft rental will be sent to students following room assignments.
- More information on rentals from www.bedloft.com
- More information on Loft Construction...
Repairs & Maintenance:
The staff of the Department of Residential Life attempts to keep the residence halls in the best possible condition. General Maintenance staffs are assigned to each facility to make repairs and to perform routine cleaning and maintenance work. The assistance of students in reporting repair needs and in helping to maintain the building in good condition is essential. If maintenance problems occur in your room or hall, we ask that you inform a staff member as soon as possible.
Cable:
If you experience cable difficulties, first check to see that your RV is set to cable TV (vs. antenna). If you are receiving only channels 2-13, auto program your TV. For other problems contact Charter (Monday-Friday 8am-6pm) at 1-800-581-0081.
Internet/ResNet:
All internet problems should be reported to the ResNet Office. Their e-mail address is resnet@stcloudstate.edu or by phone #8-4762.
Keys
If you lose your keys, report them immediately to your Residence Hall Director and a new key and lock core will be issued for your room to prevent possible property loss. There is a $20 fee for a replacement room key, $10 for a replacement key to the building’s main entrance, and $3 for a post office box key. Benton Hall and Stateview bedroom keys are $8. Mailbox keys for any hall are $3. Your roommate’s room key will be replaced free of charge. If you find your original key(s) at a later date, you will not be granted a refund.
Laundry Machine:
If you are experiencing problems with a washer or dryer contact MacGray at 1-800-MAC-GRAY or you can submit the information online at http://www.macgray.com/laundry/cs-laundry.cgi?password=huskys&Action=Pass. The company will directly issue you a refund.
Light Bulb:
If you need a new light bulb for your room, contact your General Maintenance Worker or record your request in the Fix-it-Book at your main reception desk.
Smoke Detector:
If you need a new smoke detector for your room, contact your General Maintenance Worker or record your request in the Fix-it-Book at your main reception desk.
Telephone/Voice Mail:
Telephone and voice mail problems can be reported to the Residential Life Office. The phone number is #8-2166.
Vending/Change Machine:
If you lose money in the vending machine, you will need to fill out a refund envelope from the front desk. Bernick’s will check at the desk on a weekly basis and place a refund envelope in your mailbox.
Safety & Security:
Public Safety Officers and the residence hall staff offer assistance 24 hours a day. Some of the specific safety measures we provide to create a safe and secure environment are:
- Student room doors are equipped with peepholes and common area bathrooms have security locks.
- The residence hall back, side and front doors are locked at 7pm every night.
- There is a security person by the front doors from 7pm until 6am. Students who live in the hall are asked to use their entrance key and check in their guests—who must have a photo ID.
- CAs do rounds of the building during the evenings and the night security staff, are on duty from 12 midnight until 6am every night, they also do rounds and ensure there is a safe and secure environment.
Telephone
Service:
Each student room is equipped with one private telephone line and a jack. Students are asked to provide their own telephone. Local service and voice mail are included, so there is no need to bring an answering machine. For long distance calling, any credit card or phone card may be used.
Vending & Ice Machines:
Vending and ice machines are located in the lobbies for individual resident use. For your convenience, the vending machines accept cash or campus card transactions where students are able to conveniently use the money they’ve deposited on their student ID card to purchase beverages or snacks.
Voice Mail:
Voice mail is included in every residence hall room. There is once voice mail box per room, so roommates need to collaborate to choose a password, personal greeting, and personal verification. It is our expectation that every residence hall student hook-up a telephone, set-up their voice mail and check it on a regular basis.
