FAQ

Mattresses in all residence life areas are 36 by 80 inches, and require TWIN XL (extra long) bedding.

You will receive roommate contact information when you receive your housing assignment letter.

You will receive this information with your housing assignment letter.  Your physical (and delivery) address would be

YOUR NAME, CPO #_____, 2100 South Mobberly Avenue, Longview, TX  75602.

Tyler Hall is the only residence hall where lofts are permitted. Loft guidelines are available through the Office of Student Affairs.

Residents of The Quad may obtain loft kits from their resident director. These kits allow beds to be bunked or lofted. Loft kits are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Room space is limited, so it is recommended that students wait to bring any additional furniture or large items until they have seen their room with their belongings and their roommate's belongings. Bicycles must be stored outside the residence halls.

This is prohibited in every living area due to the fire hazard.

The university supplies each shower with a curtain.

Refrigerators must not exceed a size of 4.6 cubic feet.

Students are allowed to use microwave ovens, small refrigerators (4.6 cu. ft. or smaller), coffee makers, popcorn poppers, and blenders in their rooms. These items must be plugged directly into the wall outlet. Other appliances such as hot plates, George Foreman grills, fry pans, counter top ovens, are not allowed in rooms due to electrical wiring and fire hazards. These appliances can only be used in areas designated by the Resident Director. Questions regarding the use of appliances not specifically mentioned in this section should be directed to the RD.

Irons must have an automatic-off feature. Ironing must not be done on a bed or on the floor without proper protection from the heat. Extension cords are not recommended, except for outlet center/power strip extension cords, which must be UL-rated. If a student’s use of power cords is considered a fire hazard, the Residence Life staff will instruct the student accordingly.

A combination microwave/refrigerator/freezer can be rented through the Student Affairs Office. Rental cost is $140 for the academic year plus a $20 refundable cleaning deposit (refunded at the end of the year if the unit is returned cleaned and in good condition.) Many of the residence hall lounges have a community microwave.

Fish are the only pets permitted.

With the exception of Gilbert Hall and The Quad, white Plastitac is the only means to hang room decorations. Residents of Gilbert Hall and The Quad may hang room decorations with straight pins.

A Campus Security Officer locks each residence hall at midnight, and we recommend that students leave their personal doors locked at all times when they are not on their floor.

Each room, apartment, or suite has telephone and cable TV jacks. The university does not provide telephones or televisions; these are the responsibility of the student.

With the exception of the Married Student Apartments, cable television (with about 40 channels) is avaialble in each room and lounge. Exterior antennas and satellite systems are not permitted. Students may use small interior television antennas.

Phone service is provided through the LeTourneau University Office of Information Technology. The cost of local and on-campus telephone service is included in housing fees. All long distance services are contracted through third-party providers and all fees for long distance services are the responsibility of the student. Students who wish to have a phone in their room must provide their own touch-tone digital phone. LeTourneau provides voice mail service (that delivers messages to the students' email accounts), so there is no need for an answering machine. In some residence halls, cordless phones may experience reception problems.

Separate data lines are provided for each student. The university also provides an e-mail account for each student. Click here for more details about the data connection.

Bicycle racks can be found outside each residence hall. Bikelids are provided in the Trinities parking lot and may be secured for the year at a cost of $40.

Upper division students who meet the following requirements are invited to apply for a position in Honors Housing: a minimum total of 60 credit hours, a minimum cumulative GPA of 2.5, and no chapel or disciplinary probation during the previous two semesters.

Laundry facilities are provided for all residents. In Thelma Gilbert Hall, laundry facilities are provided on the first floor. A new laundry facility has been completed for the residents of Tyler Hall. For residents of The Quad, Trinity Halls (Pennsylvania, Mabee, and Evelyn LeTourneau Halls), and Honors Apartments, laundry facilities are provided in a laundromat east of Trinity Halls. For residents of the Married Student Apartments, laundry facilities are found in the Village Center, located adjacent to the apartments.

Each load is 75 cents to wash and 75 cents to dry. Change machines are available on campus.