All reception desks are equipped with several items for student check-out such as vacuums, games, recreational equipment, and engravers to identify personal property. Along with the reception desk, the residence hall directors, graduate assistant hall directors, and resident assistants live within each residence hall to provide immediate emergency services. Parking For those students with a need to possess a vehicle at SMSU, adequate parking is provided near each residence hall. In addition, Sunvilla Tower contains an underground parking garage facility. The residence life custodial staff cleans all public rest rooms and public areas on a regular basis.
Students are responsible for cleaning their own rooms, suites and apartments.
A convenience store is located within Hammons House called Etc. to serve all students in the residence halls. This store is open from noon until midnight, seven days a week, and is closed during all vacation periods. The residence life system provides many avenues for involvement, as well as opportunities for positions of leadership. By taking advantage of these opportunities, students have the chance to grow as a person through the development of new friendships, the exploration of new ideas, and involvement in new activities. The university provides local telephone service to each residence hall living unit.