Returning Students > General Information

• Cost of housing?
• Meal plan options?
• When are the buildings open?
• Room dimensions?
• Extra long beds?
• Laundry?
• Refrigerators?
• Microwaves?
• Computer help?
• Cable?
• Ask a question of your own.

What is the cost of housing?
Housing costs vary for each building and can be found on their respective pages: Somers Hall, Somers Suites, Pine/Maple/Willow/Birch, Groves, Cedar Hall,Scanlon Hall and Kerst Hall

What are the meal plan options?
Click here to view the meal plan information.

When are the buildings open?
Every year, the buildings open the Saturday before Labor Day. They remain open until Semester Break, when they close and lock at 5:00 p.m. on the last day of finals. Students wishing to stay on campus during semester break must have a home address at least 50 miles from campus. Students with a home address under 50 miles from St. Scholastica may fill out a waiver requesting to stay on campus for school or work-related purposes over break. Buildings reopen at 10:00 a.m. the day before classes resume. At the end of Spring Semester, you are required to have moved out of your housing by 24 hours after your last final. Graduating Seniors are required to have moved by 10:00 a.m. the day after commencement ceremonies.

What are the room dimensions?
Click here to view room dimensions by building.

Are extra long beds available? How do I order one?
A limited number of extra long beds are available on a first-come first-serve basis for taller residents. Unless two are ordered for the same room, extra long beds cannot be bunked. Contact Residential Life to order an extra long bed.

How much is laundry and where are facilities located?
There is no charge for the use of the laundry facilities at The College of St. Scholastica. Locations of laundry facilities for each building can be found on their respective web pages: Somers Hall, Somers Suites, Pine/Maple/Willow/Birch, Groves, Cedar Hall,Scanlon Hall and Kerst Hall

Can I rent a refrigerator or bring my own?
Residential Life does not have refrigerators to rent. Many student elect to purchase one on their own. They must be the smaller dorm size refrigerators.

Can I bring a microwave to campus?
One microwave is allowed in each room. Microwaves are not provided in any of the campus residences.

How can I get computer assistance?
The computer help desk can be reached at extension 5911. Click here for help desk hours and information.

Is basic cable television provided in every residence?
Yes. Charter Communications provides cable access in each room. For assistance or for ordering additional channels, they can be reached at 1-800-581-0081, or http://www.charter.com. Andy, our local contact, can be reached at (218) 529-8026 for additional assistance.

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