Stackwyck apartments are maintained by the students residing in those halls. There is no janitorial staff regularly cleaning them.
Author: rachelblacker
Are beds in Nugent loftable?
Yes.
Is toilet paper provided for BARH rooms?
Yes
Does anyone know the footprint (dimensions) of the wardrobes in the Freshman Five doubles?
Wardrobe (tall, 2 doors, rod and 2 large drawers on bottom) 6′ tall x 3′ wide x 2′ deep
How often do people get into the dorm they are on the waitlist for?
No idea. We are sorry we do not know about this.
Hello, my son will be in a Crockett double. I’ve purchased two box fans (one to point out and one to point in) in order to circulate air but I think they may be too big to fit in the window openings. Do you know how big the window openings are? Any recommended fans? Thanks.
The window openings are smaller than the wall but I do not know the exact measurements. That wall is 14’ 8” long so width of the window is a little less. Many students get what is called a Tower Fan. These are tall, rotating fans that take up very little room but are very effective. They can be found at major retailers, Bed Bath and Beyond, Target and Walmart. In addition many tower fans come with remote controls for easy access to switching speed, position, etc.
I will be living in Church VI and wanted to know if there is a big difference in the rooms compared to the rest of quad since it’s kind of by itself. I looked at the quad pictures but I’m not sure if those pictures go for Church as well. Could you also tell me if there are laundry machines in the building? Thanks!
I have looked back in our records and those pictures are not from Church VI. The laundry machines are the same as for the rest of Quad, under the archway between Hunt I and Hunt III.
Are there printers in stacwyck or would you recommend bringing your own?
There are no printers in Stacwyck that are provided by RPI. If you would like to have one you may bring one, or just go to either the VCC, Union, or Library to print.
Do you have dimensions for Davidson 305? Where is the laundry in Davidson?
You have 274 square feet. We do not have exact dimensions for the room. The laundry for Davison is located in Sharp. There are underground tunnels to allow you to get there and back without having to go outside.
Do RAHPS A apartments have microwaves? And do you have any idea what the renovations will include?
RAHPS A do not come with microwaves. The new renovations will update them to be comparable with RAHPS B. There will be no structural changes, just fixtures updates, repainted walls, new carpets, etc.
Do rooms in Nugent have separate lights for each side? Basically, can one side of the room have the lights turned off while the other has them on? Also, would you recommend bringing additional lighting?
Yes. Davidson and Nugent have two different lights, one per side of the split double.
I apologize for a silly question, but how safe/dangerous is Troy really? How many students have you known that have been a victim of crime to date?
Troy isn’t very dangerous at all as long as you’re smart. As long as you’re not wandering around downtown at night or putting yourself in obviously unsafe situations you should be fine. I personally have never had an issue where I have felt unsafe.
Public Safety is very activity on campus and has made a strong effort in keeping campus safe. Troy like any other American city requires people to be smart about how you travel. Use common sense.
Does anyone one have the dimensions of the dresser drawers in Cary? Particularly the depth. I know the set has various sizes.
3-drawer chest 38″ tall x 32″ wide x 19″ deep
Just curious as we shop, do the Quad 1st floor suite rooms come with blinds or shades on the windows?
Yes, all windows on RPI’s campus come with blinds. It is against the NYS fire code to have any other window coverings in Residence Halls.
Are there still convection ovens in Colonie rooms?
There are no ovens in Colonie rooms. There is one kitchen on each floor that has been recently renovated with a convection oven, a brand new fridge, a sink, a kitchen table, etc.
Where in Quad is the laundry? Are there machines in the Pardee stack or in Roebling? I’m assigned to Pardee and in looking at floor plans on the housing site, it looks like the only connected stack to Pardee is Roebling and that’s it. Is this accurate and if so and there are not laundry facilities in either of these stacks, will I need to actually carry my laundry outside to get to a laundry room?
Each two sets of stacks, except for Church VI – which is by itself, are connected on the third level. Laundry is under the archway between Hunt I and Hunt III – about four stacks down from Pardee. It’s a little annoying but not too much of an inconvenience.
Do RAHPS apartment bedrooms have closets?
They have the closet dressers that you see in Barton or Blitman.
So, I will be attending RPI in the fall, and I haven’t seen the dorms. I will likely be in BARH and I was wondering how high off the ground the beds are(without a loft or anything) . Also, do you just request a lofted bed when you move in?
Beds are about a little over two feet above the ground. If you get an adjustable bed, it can go up to about four feet off the ground. I did not request lofts but many people do.
Is BARH air conditioned?
No, rooms in BARH are not air conditioned.
Are the Warren Hall bathrooms cleaned by custodial staff?
The Warren Hall bathrooms are cleaned by the custodial staff at least once a week or so.
Places to Buy Linens
Many people have sent in questions in regards to buying the RPI linen package or purchasing from an outside source. There are pros and cons to both. Personally I like purchasing from an outside source because you are able to keep your linens afterwards. Here are the links for some different options:
RPI Residence Hall Linens: www.rhl.org/rpi
DormCo.Com: www.dormco.com/
Bed Bath and Beyond: www.bedbathandbeyond.com/
I read that they will be opening up Davidson for freshman in a year. Is that true and is it’s location too far away from the other typical freshman living? Also, those rooms seem to be doubles with a divide down the middle making you have some private space. Do you think this is a disadvantage because you don’t end up sitting around talking w/ your roomate because you can’t see them?
Davison is on freshman hill, just like the freshman five and Barton, so it’s not far away at all. Davison is split so you do have your own private space which is just different than other freshman buildings. This doesn’t prevent you from getting to know your roommate, but put effort into hanging out in the common rooms, outside, and other spots on campus.
Hello, for rooms with a shared bathroom (like in davidson), would we have to bring our own bathroom supplies (like plunger, toilet bowl brush, soap dispensers, etc) or is that stuff included?
The shared bathrooms in Davison and Barton do not come with plungers or toilet bowl brushes. They may come with soap dispensers but I recommend you bring your own cleaning/bathroom supplies.
Is it possible to request lofted beds for BARH?
I believe so. Contact Res Life (518) 276-6284 and they can give you more information.
Do the beds (in all residence halls) have adjustable legs or do you suggest buying bed lifts for the legs?
Yes, the beds are adjustable in height. No need to buy those bed lifts, unless you want the bed super super high.
Do the rooms in Polytech have a microwave?
Each Polytech apartment has four singles that shares a kitchen and common area. The kitchen has a stove, microwave, and refrigerator.
Do the rooms in Warren Hall have closets? Ive been looking through the photos you have posted and I cant tell if they do or not. Im living there next year and I just want to be prepared.
There are two closets in each room, one on each side.
Are there any exceptions to the requirement that freshman live on campus, such as a student living at home with her parents and commuting to school? If yes, what is the parking situation like? Thanks.
As part of the CLASS initiative, all freshmen must live on campus at RPI. I believe circumstances need to be pretty extreme for students to bypass this. I would recommending emailing ResLife to get their official opinion on your particular situation.
Parking on campus requires a parking permit and freshmen are technically are not allowed to have a permit. Once again, if you need a car for a particular reason, check with RPI transportation/parking.
Are the bathrooms in polytechnic cleaned by RPI janitors periodically?
No, all cleaning will need to be done by residents.
Can I hang things from the ceiling if i use those stick on hooks?
I personally wouldn’t recommend doing anything to the room that might leave a permanent hole or mark. You could be charged for damages.
What do the insides of the closets look like? Is there only one bar to hang clothes on? Thanks!
Depending on which building you are in, the standard closet will have one bar and a shelf above it. The closets are actually quite deep and you will be surprised how much you can actually put in there.
Do all triples generally have one lofted bed and one bunk bed? Thanks!
Yes. Majority of triples will have a bunk bed arrangement for the two beds, and a lofted bed.
I was just wondering if all the doubles in Hall had bunk beds
They will not unless you specifically request lofted beds. Those request will go to a third party company who will set up lofted beds before you move in.
I am trying to buy a shower curtain (yes, I know they are included but I want a pretty one) for my dorm next year in Polytechnic. What length should I get? I see some are 70″ long but thats hardly six feet and I’m not sure if it will reach to the floor and keep the water where its supposed to be. If you have any idea, I’d much appreciate it!
The showers in Polytech are step in showers, not bathtubs so I will think like 7ft curtains? I’m not completely sure to be honest.
I know the laundry machines are free but do we need to bring our own detergent, fabric softener, etc. or is that provided? I remember hearing you need a certain type of detergent for the machines…
You should be purchasing and using high efficiency detergent. It will have a blue and silver “h.e” symbol on them.
Do people usually wear bathrobes or wrap towels around themselves when they go to the bathroom for a shower? Do they change in the bathroom or in their rooms?
I’ve seen people do both. People change into a towel or bathrobe in their room and then travel to the bathroom, while other people prefer to change in the shower stall.
Do the desks fit under lofted beds? I saw a picture of a triple in one of the freshmen five where that wasn’t the case but I wanted to make sure.
Yes, a desk will fit underneath a lofted bed.
But would you happen to know if it’d be better to purchase a laptop from RPI or to purchase a laptop on my own?
It’s really up to you and what you prefer for a computer. The RPI laptop program comes with a very robust warranty and has a lot of the software you might need already installed. But if you prefer a different manufacturer or OS, don’t be afraid to get something else.
Is each floor of Quad separated by gender? I noticed that there are people of different genders on my floor…
Quad is divided more by stacks and not floors. That being said, I believe each stack in Quad is not divided by gender, so you might see a mix of both.
First, have you heard of the Megabus and what do you think about it? Second, what do you think about the mobile computing package and would you recommend it?
Megabus is a great value if you need travel from Albany. I was able to ride Megabus back to NYC for $15 a ticket, which is extremely affordable. The bus also as AC outlets and wifi which is a plus.
It really depends on what major you are, and what type of computer you prefer. The warranty is great if you are clumsy and the laptop might have software that you will need. That being said, don’t force yourself to buy one just because it’s the RPI one. If you find a better value or use a Mac, choose what makes you happier.
I plan on using my iPhone. Do I need a phone for my room?
Each room comes with a phone with a specific RPI number. I’ve never seen anyone use it though.
One of the “what to bring lists” mentions vacuum, but another does not. Should I really bring a vacuum?
It’s really up to you. It’s handy to have if you ever spill something or the carpet is looking dirty, but I know many people have gotten away without bringing one at all.
What happens at RPI when there is heavy snow fall? Are classes canceled? And how often does this happen? Thank you
Snow is a regular and expected thing up in Troy during the winters. It has been rare for class to be cancelled unless for anything severe enough for it to be dangerous for professors to travel to campus. They did cancel classes in February 2014. If something like that does happen though, you will be notified through RPIAlerts.
I was just curious if you could bring your own mattress.
RPI supplies with you a mattress. Unless you find a place to store the extra mattress, I suggest that you do not bring your own.
But I am new to the Troy area; I’d like to know if there are local buses traveling from the Albany transportation center to the RPI campus. I was thinking to save money from taking taxi. Thank you
During major holidays, RPI offers free shuttle direct to Albany transportation centers. I believe you have to sign up a week in advance. There are also the CDTA buses that run throughout Troy and Albany.
For the NRB week are the events we registered for active throughout the entire week or just a day? What else takes place during NRB week?
The various NRB events you signed up for run either a day, or to a day and a half. NRB in itself is a week long celebration and will be filled with events to get you acquainted with RPI. This includes social events to meet people in your dorm, major, school, etc. and things like the welcome BBQ, and convocation.
Can you give me a comprehensive description of the rooms/furniture in quad? I’m living there next year and I’ve never actually been inside
I would suggest you first read this post and then browse the room photos for Quad. Pictures are worth a thousand words.
How are the bathrooms in the dorms?
Depending where you are living, you will have either a floor bathroom or suite bathroom. Both of them are decent and are cleaned regularly. I personally never had an issue with the floor bathroom.
Are you allowed to use risers to lift your bed (Assuming it is not already a bunk or loft)?
I believe you are allowed to use risers but I would not see the need. All the beds are adjustable and you can set them to be quite high. I think adding risers would just make it entirely too difficult to get onto your bed.
I’m an incoming freshman at RPI and I just got a bunch of information about linen packages that can be bought through the school. My question is, is it worth it to go with that company, or should I get sheets, etc separately?
I believe the linen packages are from a third party that partnered with RPI. I do not really see a real benefit of getting sheets from them if you have found better or cheaper ones elsewhere. I do recommend shopping around during the summer and saving those 20% off coupons from Bed, Bath, & Beyond. That saved me a whole bunch of money when I was shopping for linens.
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