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Housing Applications Online
While you’re making your housing decision, keep in
mind that at Minnesota State Mankato, the residence
halls are a lot more than just a place to sleep. The
residence halls are grouped into five communities:
Crawford, McElroy, Julia A. Sears, Preska, and
Stadium Heights. Each has distinctive characteristics,
inspired in part by location, design and the different
cultural or academic learning community programs
housed within. Each offers services designed to
make life on campus easier and more convenient.
Whether you prefer to live in a semi-suite, a
traditional room, or an apartment, Minnesota
State Mankato offers many housing options. You
can choose single-sex floor environments, coed
residences halls, and communities where students
who share common classes live.
While many will choose a room based on the
location of each of our communities, some will find
attractive options in the many room types we offer,
including apartments, renovated spaces and new
semi-suites with full bathrooms. Others may decide to
participate in one of our first-year student programs:
Learning Communities. Your residential choices are
extensive. Consider your interests, and indicate
your preferences on your housing application. And
rest assured that when you do arrive at Minnesota
State Mankato, help will be on hand to make your
transition to campus life as smooth as possible.
Professional staff and student staff will be waiting to
welcome you to your new home away from home.
Contents
Housing Applications Online . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Getting Ready to Apply for Housing . . . . . . . . .2
Room Types . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Crawford Residence Community . . . . . . . . . . . .4
McElroy Residence Community . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Basic and Renovated Rooms . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Suites and Apartments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Julia A . Sears Residence Community . . . . . . . . .8
Margaret R . Preska Residence Community . . . . .9
Stadium Heights Residence Community . . . . . .11
Facilities and Services . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .13
Furnishings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Things to Bring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .15
Meet the Staff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Map of Campus . . . . . . . . . . . . inside back cover
What Else? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .back cover
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Apply for housing and let us know your housing
and dining preferences by following these steps:
1. Review the Materials - This booklet outlines your residence hall
options. Reading this information carefully will help you determine
your preferences.
2. Tell Us Your Preferences - On the Housing Reservation Application,
answer all of the questions and indicate your preferences for
residence hall, room type, roommate, etc. While we cannot always
honor every request, we will do our best to assign you to a room
that will meet your needs.
3. Sign the Contract - Carefully read the enclosed Housing Contract
before you sign. Keep in mind that the contract covers the entire
academic year. Sign and date the contract at the bottom. If you
are under 18 years of age, a parent or guardian must also sign the
contract.
4. Apply For Housing - Return your Housing Reservation Application,
Housing Contract, and $250 prepayment to the Department of
Residential Life as soon as possible.
5. We’ll Create an Assignment For You - On June 20, we will begin
notifying students of their room assignment through the mail. You will
also receive more detailed information about Move-In Day. You will
receive more information about your roommate mid-July, and you
can access all of this information online beginning June 20.
Apply
Now!
Or, apply for housing online
at www.mnsu.edu/reslife
You’ll need your
Minnesota State Mankato
TechID and PIN
We hope to see you soon!
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Getting Ready to Apply for Housing
The Housing Contract
The Housing Contract is a legal, binding document you sign and return
along with your Housing Reservation Application. Please read the contract
carefully so that you understand each section. All Housing Contracts are
in effect for one academic year or that portion of the academic year
remaining at the time occupancy begins. Once you have signed the
contract, you can be released from the contract only under the specific
guidelines listed in the termination and release sections of the contract. Any
contract changes (release, room changes, meal changes, etc.) during the
academic year affecting billing become effective the Saturday following
the transaction.
Contract Cancellation
You may cancel your contract only before the start of your first semester
of occupancy Cancellations must be submitted in writing, online, or by
e-mail. You may not cancel your contract over the phone. Cancellations
must be received by the Department of Residential Life. Cancellations sent
to other University offices will not cancel your contract. Failure to register or
withdrawal from the University does not cancel your contract.
Payment of Bills
Fall semester charges will first be viewable on the University’s website
in August. Room and board payments are due according to University
policy and an installment plan is available. Students receiving financial
aid will have the aid applied toward their total University charges. More
information about the payment schedule is available on the University’s
website.
Special Accommodations
Applying for special on-campus housing accommodations based
on medical need: In compliance with Section 504 of the Federal
Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of
1990, Minnesota State University, Mankato students with documented
disabilities may request special housing accommodations. These requests
will be evaluated within the context of current housing policies, students’
needs, and available facilities.
In order for such housing accommodation requests to be
considered, students must first be registered with the Office
of Disability Services. To register with ODS, submit your
own brief written explanation of your particular disability
and why it requires some form of specialized housing
consideration to the Minnesota State Mankato Office
of Disability Services, 132 Memorial Library, Mankato,
MN 56001. The Disability Services staff will then instruct
you on the documentation process and determine what
accommodations you are eligible to receive.
For full consideration, requests for special accommodations
based on medical need must be received by:
> May 15 for housing beginning fall semester
> December 1 for housing beginning spring semester
> April 1 for summer session housing
Roommate Matching
We will make every effort possible to honor your
roommate, room type and hall preferences according to
the information you provide on your Housing Reservation
Application. Students who wish to live with or near another
particular student should include this information on their
Housing Reservation Application. Both students must
request each other and provide the other student’s name
and TechID. Requests of this nature may also be made
online. To help us find the best assignment for students
requesting to live with each other, both students should
indicate the same room preferences in the same order of
preference. Roommate requests must be submitted by May
20 for full consideration.
Housing During Breaks
Each residence community remains open during
Thanksgiving, Winter, and Spring Breaks. Housing is also
available for students attending summer session classes.
The summer housing location will be determined in March.
Stadium Heights Residence Community residents will also
have an option to stay in the apartments. A separate fee is
charged for Winter Break and summer housing. The dining
halls are closed during each of these breaks.
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Room Types
Double Rooms
Most rooms on campus house two people.
Basic Double Rooms: Crawford C and McElroy E, F, G Halls
Renovated Doubles: Crawford A, B, D, McElroy H, and Preska I
(formerly McElroy I) Halls
Superdouble Rooms
While these rooms have the same furnishings as a double room,
superdouble rooms are somewhat larger.
Basic Superdouble Rooms: Crawford C and McElroy F, G Halls
Renovated Superdoubles: Crawford B Hall
Double Semi-Suites
Julia Sears and Preska semi-suites include two rooms plus a full,
compartmentalized bathroom (shower, toilet, and sink). Double
semi-suites house four students in two bedrooms connected by the
bathroom. Rooms are air-conditioned, have 10-foot ceilings, and
sound resistant walls.
Double Semi-Suites: Julia Sears and Preska J, K, and L Halls
Double Full-Bath Suites
Designed for two people, suites have a bed/study room, a sitting
room, and a bathroom. Bathrooms include a tub and/or shower,
toilet, and sink.
Basic Double Full-Bath Suites: Crawford C and McElroy E, F, G
Halls
Renovated Double Full-Bath Suites: Crawford A, B, D, McElroy H,
and Preska I (formerly McElroy I) Halls
Special Accommodations
For full consideration, requests for special
accommodations based on medical need must be
received by:
• May 15 for housing beginning fall semester
• December 1 for housing beginning spring
semester
• April 1 for summer session housing
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Economy Single Rooms
Economy single rooms have just one set of furniture
and are considerably smaller than a double room.
There are a vERY LIMITED number of economy single
rooms on campus. Students requiring a single room
for medical reasons should contact the Department
of Residential Life and also read about Special
Accommodations for more information.
Basic Economy Single Rooms: McElroy E and F Halls
Renovated Economy Single Rooms: Crawford D Hall
Single Rooms
Single rooms have just one set of furniture and they are
the same size as a double room. There are a vERY
LIMITED of single rooms on campus. Students requiring
a single room for medical reasons should contact the
Department of Residential Life and also read about
Special Accommodations for more information.
Basic Single Rooms: Crawford C and McElroy E, F,
G Halls
Renovated Single Rooms: Crawford A, B, D,
McElroy H, and Preska I (formerly McElroy I) Halls
Single Semi-Suites
Julia Sears and Margaret Preska semi-suites include
two rooms plus a full, compartmentalized bathroom
(shower, toilet, and sink). Single semi-suites house
two students in two bedrooms connected by the
bathroom. Rooms are air-conditioned, have 10-foot
ceilings, and sound resistant walls.
Single Semi-Suites: Julia Sears and Preska J, K, and
L Halls
Apartments
Stadium Heights Residence Community apartments –
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Crawford Residence Community
The four halls of the Crawford Residence Community—A, B, C, and D—house approximately 800 residents. Students may choose from basic
or renovated rooms. Outdoor recreational fields next to Crawford include basketball courts and a sand volleyball pit. Carkoski Commons,
connected to Crawford, McElroy, and Preska has many community facilities available. A dining hall, computer lab, Chet’s Place Grill and
Convenience Store, Student Health Services, and the Department of Residential Life can all be found in Carkoski Commons.
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Crawford A and B Hall Double and Single Rooms 10’8” x 15’7”
Crawford C Hall Double and Single Rooms 10’10” x 15’10”
Crawford B and C Hall Superdouble Rooms 14’10” x 15’10”
Crawford D Hall Double and Single Rooms 10’10” x 15’7”
Crawford Residence Community
Floor Gender Rate Type
A1 Female Renovated
A2 Male Renovated
A3 Female Renovated
A4 Male Renovated
B1 Male Renovated
B2 Female Renovated
B3 Male Renovated
B4 Female Renovated
C1 Female Basic
C2 Male Basic
C3 Female Basic
C4 Male Basic
D1 Male Renovated
D2 Female Renovated
D3 Male Renovated
D4 Female Renovated
Crawford
These dimensions represent the average
measurements for rooms in Crawford. A given
room may vary slightly from the listed dimensions
and furniture configuration. When considering
carpeting for your room, keep in mind that the
closets are immovable. Crawford rooms measure
approximately eight feet in height.
Maverick Mentor Program
Each floor in Crawford has a Maverick Mentor. Mentors are upperclass students
at Minnesota State Mankato and assist residents in their academic transition to
college. Creating study groups, having one-on-one conversations about academic
goals and resources, planning faculty review sessions, and implementing several
academic incentive and reward programs are just a few of the many ways
Mentors and CAs contribute to the academic culture of Crawford.
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Crawford - D*
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McElroy Residence Community
The four halls of McElroy—E, F, G, and H—are joined by a central corridor leading to the front desk, Preska and Carkoski Commons.
Approximately 800 residents live in McElroy, including students enrolled in a Learning Community. McElroy G Hall is unique as the hall is coed
by room and has two community bathrooms on each floor—one for men and one for women.
McElroy E, F and G
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McElroy
These dimensions represent the average
measurements for rooms in McElroy. A given
room may vary from the listed dimensions and
furniture configuration. When considering
carpeting for your room, keep in mind that the
closets are immovable. McElroy rooms measure
approximately eight feet in height.
McElroy Economy Single Rooms 9’ x 15’10”
McElroy Double and Single Rooms 10’10” x 15’10”
McElroy Superdouble Rooms 13’6” x 15’10”
McElroy Residence Community
Floor Gender Rate Type
E1 Female Basic
E2 Female Basic
E3 Female Basic
E4 Male Basic
F1 Male Basic
F2 Female Basic
F3 Male Basic
F4 Female Basic
G1 Co-Ed Basic
G2 Co-Ed Basic
G3 Co-Ed Basic
G4 Co-Ed Basic
H1 Male Renovated
H2 Female Renovated
H3 Male Renovated
H4 Female Renovated
I1 Female Renovated
I2 Male Renovated
I3 Female Renovated
I4 Male Renovated
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Basic and Renovated Rooms
Basic Rooms in Crawford C Hall and McElroy E, F, and G Halls
Basic Room Features
> Sink in each room
> Lofted twin beds (80 inch, extralong
mattresses)
> Desks and desk chairs
> Closets
> Window blinds
> Wired and wireless high-speed
Internet
> Cable Tv, including HBO and
Showtime (HD available)
> DvD checkouts through the front desk
> Ice machines
> Recreational equipment and cooking
utensil checkout through the front desk
(vacuums, too!)
> Kitchen on each floor
> Study lounge on each floor
Renovated Rooms in Crawford A, B, and D and McElroy H and Preska I Halls
Contemporary Closets
A whole new closet configuration provides
you with much needed storage space!
New Sinks
The renovated plumbing projects included
new sinks in each room with the added
bonus of new medicine cabinets and tile
around the sinks.
Modern Doors
All student and public room doors have
been replaced with solid maple doors.
Great Lighting
Enjoy new lighting throughout the hall and
in each room. You can even dim the lights
in the halls and lounges.
Renovated Floor Kitchens
A full-length counter, new flooring, and
paint have changed the whole look
of these kitchens. You’ll enjoy using
the glass-ceramic smooth-top ranges,
microwaves, and sinks, or relaxing at the
community table.
Bigger and Better Floor Lounges
Expanded lounges house updated
furniture —upholstered chairs, study
tables, and study chairs. New carpet
and paint completes the look of these
renovated lounges.
Community Bathrooms Updated
New tile was installed in each of the
community bathrooms.
Renovated Double, Superdouble, Single, Suite, and Economy Single Rooms
Fresh Hallways
New carpet along with a fresh coat of
paint down the halls is a welcome sight!
Updated Electrical Service and
Heating System
You’ll find new outlets throughout the hall
and enjoy the comforts of a new heating
system complete with the ability to adjust
the heat in your room.
Air Conditioners
Every renovated room has an air
conditioner built in!
These rooms, renovated between 2007 and 2011, have a brand new look and feel. The renovation included contemporary closets, an
air conditioner, modern room doors, and the ability to control the heat in each room, among many other changes. Students living on these
floors also enjoy modern floor kitchens, stylish floor lounges, and updated hallway lighting. These rooms are the same size as other double,
superdouble, single and economy single rooms. Located in Crawford A, B, and D, McElroy H and Preska I Halls.
And, all the features of our basic rooms, above .
The Department of Residential Life reserves the right to modify
floor designations and descriptions based on demand.
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Suites and Apartments
Semi-Suite Rooms in Julia Sears and Preska J, K, and L Halls
Your Semi-Suite
> Large window in each bedroom
> Air conditioning
> Modern colors
> 10-foot ceiling
> Sound resistant walls
Your Floor
> All floors are co-ed and each
semi-suite houses a single gender
The Julia Sears Residence Community
> Multi-purpose community space
> 1872 Grill and Convenience Store
> Study lounge
> Wireless Internet service in common areas
> Resident mailboxes and package pick-up
> Card access at entries
> Great view of campus
> Lots of green space
Apartment Rooms in Stadium Heights
In Your Single Bedroom
> Full-size bed (standard length mattress and frame)
> Dresser
> Desk
> Desk chair
> Window with window blinds
> Individual locking bedroom door
Your <strong>Living</strong> Area
> Upholstered seating
> Coffee and end table
> Full-size refrigerator/freezer with ice-maker
> Electric range
> Dishwasher
> Seating at breakfast counter -OR- table and chairs
> Full bathroom plus additional sink (most units)
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> Loftable beds for each resident
> Dressers with a lockable drawer
> Desks with a lockable drawer
> Closets
> Internet jacks for each resident
> Contemporary community lounge
> Modern kitchen
> Wireless Internet in rooms
> Cable Tv jack
> Ample electrical outlets
> Laundry room
The Preska Residence Community
> Multi-purpose community space
> Indoor access to the Carkoski Dining Hall
> Study lounge
> Wireless Internet service in common areas
> Resident mailboxes and package pick-up
> Card access at entries
> Office of First Year Experience
> Gathering space
Stadium Heights Residence Community Apartments
> 3 single-bedrooms in each unit
> 7 3-story buildings with an occupancy total of 252
> Individual housing contracts
> Laundry room for each building – included in housing fee
> Wireless and wired Internet throughout
> Same cable package as Residence Halls
> Sand volleyball court
> Utilities included (electricity, water, sewer, trash, and gas)
> Central heat and air conditioning in each unit
> Shuttle service to campus
> Meal Plan or Flex-only plan options available for apartment residents
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Julia A. Sears Residence Community
Julia Sears offers semi-suite style housing for approximately 600 residents. Most semi-suites house four students in two bed/study rooms with
a shared, compartmentalized bathroom. Students living in Julia Sears enjoy air-conditioned rooms, large study lounges on their floors, modern
kitchens and laundry rooms, and the 1872 Grill with fresh grab-and-go food options.
Julia Sears Double Semi-Suites 22’4” x 21’0”
Each Bed/Study Room 11’2” x 11’6”
Bathroom 7’6” x 9’6”
Each Entry/Closet/Sink Area 7’5” x 9’6”
Julia Sears Single Semi-Suites 22’4” x 13’6”
Each Bed/Study Room Approximately 8’0” x 13’6”
Bathroom 6’4” x Approximately 7’, plus shower
Julia A . Sears Residence
Community
Floor Gender Rate Type
1 Co-Ed Semi-Suites
2 Co-Ed Semi-Suites
3 Co-Ed Semi-Suites
4 Co-Ed Semi-Suites
Julia Sears
These dimensions represent the
average measurements for semi-suites
in Julia Sears. A given room may
vary from the listed dimensions and
furniture configuration. Ceilings in
Julia Sears are approximately 10
feet in height.
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Margaret R. Preska Residence Community
Our newest residence community provides housing for nearly 500 students in semi-suite and renovated-style housing. Adjacent to the
McElroy Residence Community, the community has four halls: I (formerly McElroy I Hall), J, K, and L. All of the modern semi-suites in J, K, and L
Halls have two bedrooms and a full, compartmentalized bathroom. Most of the semi-suites house four residents, and a limited number of single
semi-suites are available. Renovated rooms in I Hall offer primarily double rooms. The main floor of this community includes classrooms, the First
Year Experience office, and gathering spaces, with residential spaces on floors two, three, and four of J, K, and L Halls and floors one through
four in I Hall. This community is adjacent to Carkoski Commons, providing indoor access to the Carkoski Dining Hall.
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Preska Double Semi-Suites 24’11” x 22’0”
Each Bed/Study Room 11’1” x 12’0”
Bathroom 6’7” x 9’6”
Each Entry/Closet/Sink Area 7’7” x 9’6”
Preska Single Semi-Suites 24’4” x 14”
Each Bed/Study Room Approximately 8’0” x 10”
Bathroom 5’4” x Approximately 5’5”, plus shower
Preska I Hall Double and Single Rooms 10’10” x 15’10”
Preska
These dimensions represent the average
measurements for semi-suites in Preska.
A given room may very slightly from
the listed dimensions and furniture
configuration. Preska I Hall rooms
measure approximately eight feet in
height. Preska J, K, and L Hall rooms
measure approximately 10 feet in height.
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Floor Gender Rate Type
I1 Female Renovated
I2 Male Renovated
I3 Female Renovated
I4 Male Renovated
J2 Co-Ed Semi-Suites
J3 Co-Ed Semi-Suites
J4 Co-Ed Semi-Suites
K2 Co-Ed Semi-Suites
K3 Co-Ed Semi-Suites
K4 Co-Ed Semi-Suites
L2 Co-Ed Semi-Suites
L3 Co-Ed Semi-Suites
L4 Co-Ed Semi-Suites
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Stadium Heights Residence Community
Stadium Heights Residence Community offers students apartment-style living. These seven buildings located two blocks from campus will
have a modified Residential Life program. Each living area will include upholstered seating, coffee and end tables, full-size refrigerator/
freezer with ice-maker, electric range, dishwasher, seating at breakfast counter -OR- table and chairs, and a full bathroom plus additional
sink (most units).
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B
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11’5” x 11’
A
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11’5” x 11’
Bedroom
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Window Window Window
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A
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11’5” x 11’
Bedroom
11’5” x 11’
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Apartment Layout 1
Kitchen
Apartment Layout 2
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Window Window Window
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Bedroom
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B C
Kitchen
Apartment Layout 3
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<strong>Living</strong> Room
Stadium Heights Bedrooms A and B 11’ x 11’5”
Stadium Heights Bedroom C 9’5” x 10’5”
Stadium Heights
Building 701, 721, 741,
761 & 751
Floor Apartment Apt Layout
1 001 1
1 002 1
1 003** 1
1 004 1
2 101 1
2 102 1
2 103 1
2 104 1
3 201 1
3 202* 1
3 203 1
3 204 1
*202 - Community Advisor also lives in this unit
**003 is a Hall Director Unit in Building 741
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Building
711 & 731
Floor Apartment Apt Layout
1 001 2
1 002 3
1 003 2
1 004 2
2 101 2
2 102 3
2 103 3
2 104 2
3 201 2
3 202* 3
3 203 3
3 204 2
*202 - Community Advisor also lives in this unit
All floors are co-ed and
each apartment unit houses a single gender .
Stadium Heights
These dimensions represent the average measurements for rooms
in Stadium Heights. A given room may vary slightly from the listed
dimensions and furniture configuration. The bedrooms and living
area are carpeted. Stadium Heights rooms measure approximately
eight feet in height.
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Facilities and Services
Parking
Parking requires a permit. Students living on campus
may obtain a permit at the Campus Hub located
in the Centennial Student Union. Students may also
purchase permits online. Students may not plug their
automobile into any residence community room or
outside building outlets. Most residents can park
their cars in lots immediately adjacent to or near the
residence communities.
One-day visitor parking permits for guests are
available from the front desk of each residence
community.
Security Measures
A number of security measures are taken to assist
residents in maintaining a safe residence community
environment. All student room doors have peepholes
so residents may see who is at their door before
opening it. The bathrooms on each floor are locked
so that only floor residents can gain entry. Access
to residence community floors is limited to residents
and their escorted guests only from 7:30 p.m. to
9:00 a.m. Monday - Friday and from 7:30 p.m.
to 11:00 a.m. Saturday and Sunday. In addition,
each residence community is staffed by Overnight
Safety Monitors from 11:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. The
Overnight Safety Monitors monitor doors during the
nighttime hours. MavCARDs provide residents entry
to exterior entrances in each community. Security
programs and access hours are subject to change.
Storage
Storage space outside your room for personal
belongings is not available. Off-campus storage
of University property is prohibited.
Ice Machines
Ice machines are located in each residence
community. There is no additional charge for ice.
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Laundry
There are clothes washers and dryers available in the basement
areas of Crawford, McElroy and Preska. Laundry rooms are also
available on each floor in Julia Sears, McElroy H and Preska I.
Apartment laundry rooms are located in each of the buildings.
Washer and dryer use is included in your room and board rate.
Front Desk
The front desk of each residence community is staffed throughout the
day and evening. Among the many services and facilities available
at the desk are DvD checkout, sporting equipment, administrative
forms, and on-campus mailboxes. Students who have questions or
need assistance can find help through their front desk.
Mail Service
Each room has an assigned mailbox located in the lobby of the
residence community. Apartment mailboxes are located just outside
the buildings. Students living in Crawford receive a combination
which opens their mailbox. Students living in McElroy, Julia Sears,
and Preska open their mailbox with their room key. Staduim Heights
residents have a separate mailbox key.
Bicycle Storage
Bicycles may be kept in racks located near the main entrance of
each residence community or they may be stored in student rooms.
Bicycles may not be stored in hallways, lounges, kitchens, or
maintenance closets.
Motorcycle Storage
Motorized bicycles, mopeds, or other motorized vehicles are not
allowed in the residence communities at any time. Outdoor parking
is available on a limited basis in designated areas.
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Furnishings
Furnishings
For each resident in the residence halls, we supply a lofted
bed, mattress, dresser/drawers, desk, and a desk chair.
In each residence community room, we provide a sink,
closet space, and blinds for windows. Each room also has
a network jack and a cable Tv jack. Residents provide
their own coaxial and Internet cables. Furnishings provided
by the University remain in the room in which they are
located. Apartment furnishings differ. Please see “Stadium
Heights Residence Community” for more information.
Air Conditioning
Air conditioners are provided in each of the renovated
rooms of Crawford A, B and D, McElroy H, and Preska I
Hall. The Julia Sears Residence Community and Preska J, K,
and L have central air conditioning with in-room controls.
The rooms in Crawford C, McElroy E, F and G are not
air conditioned. Where rooms are not air conditioned, air
conditioners are permitted only for medical reasons with
prior approval from the Department of Residential Life.
Please contact our office for more information.
Lofts
All rooms in the residence halls include lofted beds. Lofted
beds may not be replaced with self-constructed or other
rented lofts. Apartment beds are not lofted.
Bedding and Linen
Students must provide their own bedding, pillows,
towels, lamps (non-halogen), metal or flame-retardant
wastebaskets (for fire safety reasons), and other personal
items. Residence hall rooms have 80” (extra-long)
mattresses. Apartment bedrooms have standard length
full-size mattresses.
Personal Computer Use
Students have available wired high-speed Internet
connections in each room. Wireless Internet access
is available in rooms and in the public areas of each
residence community, including floor study lounges.
Study Lounges
Each floor in Crawford, McElroy, Julia Sears, and Preska
has a furnished study lounge. Students find these quiet
spaces to provide few or no distractions.
Computer Labs
Carkoski Commons (between Crawford and McElroy) has
a computer lab available to students living on campus.
Students use these labs to access the Internet, use some of
the many installed software packages, and to print using
MavPrint. MavPrint stations are available in Julia Sears,
and Carkoski Commons.
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Things to Bring
Refrigerators
You may bring a refrigerator to campus.
Your refrigerator must be in good working
condition, must have a rated amperage of 3.6
or less, and is subject to inspection. Full-size
refrigerators are not permitted in the residence
halls. (Full-sized refrigerators are included in the
apartment furnishings.)
Telephones
Wired telephone service can be contracted
separately. Information about contracting for
phone service is available on our website.
Television/Stereo Cable
Each residence hall room and apartment
is equipped with a cable television/stereo
hook-up. You should provide your own coaxial
cable. The cost of cable service (more than 65
television and 25 FM radio channels) including
HBO and Showtime are included in your room
and board charges.
Computer Recommendations
Residents in each residence community can
access the Minnesota State Mankato computer
systems and the Internet from each room. To get
connected to the wired network in your room,
you’ll need to bring:
1. A computer with an Ethernet adapter or
card
2. An Ethernet cable (Cat 5 10/100Base-T
cable with RJ-45 connectors) in order to
connect your computer to the network port
in your room.
To access the Internet through a wireless
connection in the residence communities and on
campus, bring a computer (laptop) that also has
a wireless Ethernet adapter or card.
If you are buying a new computer, it is best
to purchase one with an ethernet adapter
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pre-installed. This can be on-board, or a separate card already
installed as long as the machine has an ethernet port. You
can also buy a separate Ethernet card (nic) for your system.
For computer hardware standards and recommendations,
please visit our website at www.mnsu.edu/reslife/new/
recommendeddesktop.html
In addition to high-speed wired Internet connections in all
residence community rooms, wireless Internet is also available in
public spaces and bedrooms in each community.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do freshmen have to live on campus?
Freshman do not have to live on campus. Though, about
85% of freshman usually choose to live on campus.
Do freshmen stay in a specific residence community?
While many freshmen will stay in areas where we have
programs for first year students, such as the Maverick
Mentor program in Crawford and Learning Communities
in McElroy, any student may live in any community.
Can freshmen bring cars?
All students can bring a vehicle to campus. Please note
a permit is required to park your vehicle.
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Meet the Staff
Community Advisor (CA)
A Community Advisor (CA) is a student selected to assist residents.
He/she is responsible for check-in and check-out, conducting floor
meetings, disseminating information, organizing activities and
serving as a resource about campus services.
Hall Director (HD) and Apartment Community Director (ACD)
These professional staff members live in the Residence Community
and are responsible for a designated area. HD’s and ACD’s work
with CA’s to assist students and serve as conduct hearing officers.
Area Director
The Area Director is responsible for all activities within the residence
community. Specifically, she/he directs, in conjunction with
other Residential Life staff, programmatic planning for residents,
administrative duties within the community, handles disciplinary
issues and is a general liaison with the rest of the University. The
Area Director is located at or adjacent to the front desk of each
residence community.
Student Success Coordinator and Conduct Hearing Officer
The Student Success Coordinator and Conduct Hearing Officer
provides leadership in communicating expectations regarding
student behavior and in responding in student behaviors ranging
from alleged policy violations to crisis interventions.
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Academic Support
Maverick Mentor - A Maverick Mentor is a
selected student who intentionally assists the first
year students of Crawford in their academic
transition to college.
Learning Community Coordinator - A Learning
Community Coordinator is an upper-class student
who lives in the residence halls within one of
the academic Learning Communities. Within the
community, he/she supports residents’ academic
success, serves as a role model, and plans
programs related to the themes of the Learning
Community.
Academic Programming Coordinator - The
Academic Programming Coordinator is a resident
graduate student who creates and implements
programming that supports the academic success
of first-year students in Crawford.
Desk Staff
Desk Staff provide operational services such as
issuing temporary keys, providing guest parking
permits, telephone information, guest parking and
other desk services for residents. There is a Student
Service Coordinator and staff assigned to the front
desk of each residence community.
Overnight Safety Monitors
Overnight Safety Monitors assist residents when
front desks are closed, monitor exterior doors,
and report suspicious activity, vandalism, or
unauthorized activity. Overnight Safety Monitors
partner with residents and University Security to
foster a secure community.
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Map of Campus
Crawford
Residence
Community
Department of
Residential Life
Julia A. Sears
Residence
Community
Office Hours
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PRESKA RESIDENCE
COMMUNITY
Academic Year:
8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday - Friday
Summer:
7:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
reslife@mnsu.edu
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McElroy
Residence
Community
Preska
Residence
Community
To Stadium
Heights
Residence
Community
Department of Residential Life
111 Carkoski Commons
Mankato, MN 56001
Residential Life Help Line:
507-389-1011
Fax: 507-389-2687
MRS/TTY: 800-627-3529 or 711
We value diversity within our residence communities and staff, bringing together people of different backgrounds—including but not limited to
race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, and age—in order to work toward inclusive communities based on respect and meaningful interactions.
A member of the Minnesota State Colleges and Universities System and an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity University.
This document is available in alternative format to individuals with disabilities by calling the Department of Residential Life at 507-389-1011 (V), 800-627-3529 or 711 (MRS/TTY).
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What Else?
While the residence communities are comfortably furnished, most students choose to enhance their rooms by adding
their own personal touch. Items that you may want to consider bringing include:
address book
alarm clock
answering machine
area rug/carpet
bathrobe
bike and bike lock
bedspread/comforter
clothes hangers
coffee maker
computer/printer
can opener
curling iron
dental floss
drying rack
envelopes
fan
flashlight/batteries
hair dryer
hair products
high efficiency (HE)
laundry detergent
iron
laundry bag/basket
mattress pad
metal or flame-retardant
wastebasket
microwave (1,000 watts max)
non-halogen study lamp
padlock
personal care items
pillow
plants
posters
power strip/surge protector
radio
razors
refrigerator
school supplies
sewing kit
sheets/bedding
shelves/storage containers
shower shoes
shower tote
slippers
soap
stamps
stereo (with headphones)
television and coaxial cable
toothbrush
toothpaste
towels
umbrella/raincoat
Electrical Appliances
The Department of Residential Life reserves the right to restrict
appliances that pose a danger to the residence halls.
Specifically, the following appliances are not allowed:
charcoal grills, gas grills, microwaves over 1000 watts,
refrigerators over 3.6 amps, toaster ovens, freezers, halogen lamps
and appliances with an open heating element or flame.
Look for appliances that have earned the ENERGY STAR ® logo.
These products have met energy efficiency guidelines set by the
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and help reduce the amount
of energy utilized in each residence community.
Be sure to communicate with your roommate
before coming to campus. This will help you
avoid duplication of some items.