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[Room Types] [Furniture] [Utilities] [Telephone] [Cable Television] [Computer Access] [Lofts] [MicroFridges]

Room types
Residence hall rooms are typically assigned as "doubles," or two people sharing a room. In Draper/Siedschlag and the Burnhams there are a limited number of architecturally lager rooms designated as triples and quads. Henry, Hoekje and Bigelow halls also have triple rooms. Single room assignments may be available in all halls for an additional per-night rate depending on demand.

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Furniture
Each room is furnished with beds and mattresses, desks and desk chairs, draperies or blinds, chest drawers, a closet or wardrobe, and lights. The specific furniture provided in each hall is listed on the hall description page. You are welcome to supplement these furnishing with your own furniture and carpeting to make your room more personal. All halls have either loftable beds or bunkable beds to accommodate additional floor space. The furniture provided by the University is not allowed to leave the residence hall.

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Utilities
A major benefit of living in a residence hall is the ease with which you move in. Unlike an apartment, all utilities, as well as basic cable and local phone service, are connected and available when you arrive. No need to worry about monthly bills! Expanded cable and in-room ethernet service is available for an additional fee.

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Telephone

A telephone line with local service is available in every room. Students will need to bring their own phone, and we suggest a pre-paid calling card for long distance calls. Voice mail and other phone options are available for a minimal charge from WMU Telecommunications.

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Cable television

Each room is wired to receive basic cable television access at no additional charge. See WMU EDUCable for more information.

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Computer access

Wireless Internet access is available in public areas on the first floor, but not in student rooms. ResNet, the high-speed residential computing network at WMU, provides an ethernet connection to both WMUnet (Western's network) and the Internet for a fee. To make arrangements for this service, visit the ResNet Web site. The University does enforce an Acceptable Use Policy and the Digital Millennium Copyright Act regarding downloading or sharing copyrighted movies and music. Judicial action is taken for violations. Personal wireless hubs are prohibited in student rooms.

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