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Residence Hall Living Environment and Services

Desk Service

Each residence hall is staffed 24-hours a day to provide you with daily mail delivery and information. A telephone for local calls is located at the desk. WyoOne debit card automatic teller and vending machines are located in the lobby. TVs, VCRs, tools, vacuums, irons, brooms, mops, and board games are also available for check out at the desk.

Custodial Service

Our custodial staff takes great pride in keeping the public areas - bathrooms, hallways, lounges, and lobbies - in our residence halls clean. If you have concerns regarding additional cleaning needs, please report them to your hall reception desk or building supervisor.

Maintenance and Repair Services

In-house maintenance staff is available to take care of your maintenance needs. Additionally, they are on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for emergency repairs - all you need to do is let us know.

Laundry Facilities

Washers and dryers are located in the lower level of each hall. These are operated by using the WyoOne debit card program.  Money can be placed on your card in the main lobby on the first floor of your residence hall by using the WyoOne automatic teller. Irons may be checked out from the hall office. Several dry cleaner businesses are available in Laramie.

Study Rooms

There are study rooms available in most of the residence halls and in Washakie Center. They are great places for you to study by yourself or with a group.

Other Services Available

  • Residence Life & Dining Services offices on site
  • A comfortable sitting area/lobby in the halls
  • Branding Iron, student newspaper stands
  • Vending machines for late-night snacks

Student Learning Center

Free tutoring is available for all students on a drop-in basis. Tutors are available to help with math, biology, chemistry, physics, and writing. Throughout the semester there are seminars to assist with time management, studying for college level sciences and taking essay tests.

Computer Labs

Residential computer labs are in convenient locations throughout the halls and are a place to check e-mail, do homework, work on a group project, and "surf the net." The lab computers are connected to the UW student network and offer the latest technology. There is also a large computer lab located in the basement of the Washakie Center. 

ResNet

Residence hall students get free high-speed Internet access through direct connection to the RESidential computer NETwork (ResNet). What does this mean? Speeds over 200 times faster than a modem connection. Plus, you're not tying up your telephone line.

Safety

Safety is of concern to all of us. The residence halls maintain 24-hour reception desk service. Doors are restricted to card access only when locked. More information about using your WyoOne in this manner will be provided at check-in.

You play a very important role in contributing to your own safety. Here are some recommendations:

  • Keep your room door closed and locked.
  • Do not give your room combination or WyoOne ID to anyone!!
  • Do not allow any person claiming to be a UW official or maintenance employee into your room unless the person provides proper identification or is wearing a UW uniform.
  • Notify hall staff if you are concerned about someone you do not recognize in the hall.
  • Avoid overloading electrical outlets. Extension cords are not allowed. The surge protector we recommend has a number of safety features including: a design to prevent cord fires, ground faults, surges, and overloads.  Please purchase surge protectors that are designated to detect cord damage, disconnect powering 25/1000 of a second, and that prevent cord fires and shock hazards.  One such product is made by Technology Research Corporation and can be found at many Home Depots and Walmart stores and will be available through the University Bookstore located in the Union.  The recommended models are:  Model 90502, Model 90514, Model 90585, and Model 90513.  We require all students living in the residence halls to use surge protectors with these safety features designed into the product.
  • Large-amp appliances (over 800 watts), such as window air conditioners or large refrigerators (over 4.5 cubic feet), are not allowed. We may disconnect some appliances if they trip the breaker.
  • The plug-in that is over the vanity mirror is not a Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) outlet. For your safety and to avoid possible damage, please unplug all appliances near the sink when not in use. Do not use a power strip with that outlet.
  • Report any safety concerns in or around the halls to the service desk of your hall.