Single freshmen students are required to live in University housing, or at home with a parent or guardian. The Ray Street complex accommodates students in nineteen Special Interest Housing communities as well as some students not affiliated with these programs. Cable TV, computer network and local telephone service are provided in all rooms and apartments. Students provide their own telephone instruments and make arrangements for long distance service with the University Student Telephone Service or use telephone credit cards. Common areas for lounging, recreation, laundry, etc. are available in each complex.
Custodial service is provided only for the common areas.
The cost of utilities is included in the room charge. Rooms are furnished with beds, dressers, closets or wardrobes, drapes or shades, study desks and chairs, lamps, and wastebaskets. Students must bring their own linens, pillows, blankets, and bedspreads. Students are held responsible for conduct that occurs in their rooms. Damage done to a room or its furnishings is charged to its occupants.