Prior to the arrival of a new occupant, the apartment is cleaned, and, if necessary, painted with a neutral color paint. The university does not provide air conditioning. Some apartments have air conditioners left behind by prior occupants. Occupants are responsible for the maintenance of these units. If additional electrical capacity is required for the installation of personally owned air conditioners, it is the resident's responsibility to have power installed under the supervision of the Plant Operations Department.
Heating is an automatic operation for the apartments and is furnished by the university.
The resident does have control over the amount of heat coming to the apartment. Instructions for operation of the heating unit can be obtained from the Plant Operations Department. Cable television service is provided to Parkhurst residents by the university as part of the rental payment. Residents are asked to be respectful of others living in the apartment complex, and keep the noise level as low as possible.