Click one of the following questions to be taken directly to the answer on this page:

1. How do I ship my belongings to campus?
2. What type of computer do I need to hook up to ResNet?
3. What type of storage is available?
4. Can I stay at Wheaton College as a guest?
5. How do I change my meal plan?
6. How should I resolve a roommate conflict?
7. How do I get involved?
8. What do I bring?
9. What should I not bring?

Further questions may be directed to:
Nancy Harrell,
Assistant Director of Housing
(630)752-5027

1. How do I ship my belongings to campus?

• All mail is received at the College Post Office.
• The mailing address for both packages and letters is a student's CPO number, Wheaton College, 501 East College Avenue, Wheaton, IL, 60187.
• Questions regarding CPO address or shipping may be directed to the College Post Office at (630) 752-5083.

2. What type of computer do I need to hook up to ResNet?

3. What type of storage is available?

• All the residence halls provide limited storage at no cost for boxes over the summer on the floor, in an attic or in a basement.
• Residence Halls provide limited bike storage on a first come, first serve basis throughout the academic year and over the summer.
• Each apartment is assigned a basement storage cage, which is approximately 6'x3'x6'.
• Summer storage is available to those apartment residents who are continuing their enrollment the following fall.

4. Can I stay at Wheaton College as a guest?

• No overnight guest of the opposite sex is permitted at any time in student housing.
• All guests of the student should be the student's peers and friends.
• Parents and other adults should not be invited to stay in College housing.
• Guests are limited to three-day visits, and guests in the residence halls must be registered with the Resident Assistant.
• Wheaton does not offer any other guest housing.

5. How do I change my meal plan?

• Meal plan changes are allowed only between semesters and for the first week of classes.
• Changes must be made in writing and sent to the Housing Office (Student Services Building 218) or on-line at: www.wheaton.edu/reslife/meal.htm; changes sent only to the Student Accounts Office or the Wheaton Installment Plan will not be honored.

6. How should I resolve a roommate conflict?

• Speak directly to the person with whom you are having conflict.
• Identify the area causing conflict for you and identify the options that will help the conflict be resolved.
• Seek input from the person with whom you are in conflict to understand the conflict from his/her perspective and to hear his/her ideas about how to resolve the conflict.
• Discuss solutions until all persons agree on understandable and attainable solutions that, to the best degree possible, will help all persons in conflict be resolved.
• If the suggestions above have not worked, or you feel intimidated by the person(s) with whom you are in conflict, then seek out the help of a friend or staff member at the college (such as a Resident Assistant, Graduate Resident Adviser, or Resident Director) who can help you work toward resolving the conflict.

7. How do I get involved?

• Living in community works best when you are willing to initiate relationships with those around you.
• In the process of getting to know people you live with and around, you will see areas that others may need your help and/or encouragement.
• Seek ways to encourage and help others.
• You may volunteer your time to help serve your peers in all residence halls through the Community Life Council or through your Resident Assistant.
• Federal Work Study employment opportunities also exist in Fischer, Smith-Traber, and McManis-Evans as Hall Attendants and Night watch Desk Monitors

8. What do I bring?

The following are suggestions of things to bring to campus. Some are necessities*; others are optional.

• Towels and washcloths*
• Blankets and pillow*
• Extra long sheets (36" x 80")*
• Cold weather clothing*
• Hangers*
• Rain gear
• Study lamp
• Laundry basket & detergent
• Clothes drying rack
• Iron
• Swimsuit
• Bicycle and secure lock ("U" locks recommended)
• Desk supplies
• Plants, posters, and other decoration items
• Paper Shredder
• Multiple outlet power strip with surge protector

*Necessary items

9. What should I not bring?

• Pets other than fish
• Nails or screws to hang items on walls
• Candles
• Fireworks
• Real, play, or decorative weapons (including paintball guns and water balloon launchers)
• Halogen lamps
• Microwave
• Hot plate
• Two-prong extension cords