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Furnishings-All standard student rooms are furnished with the following items for each resident: bunkable bed & mattress (most mattresses are 80" x 36"), desk (most desktops are 25” x 43”) & desk chair, overhead light, closet /wardrobe space, and four-drawer dresser (most dresser tops are 20” x 35”). Most rooms are painted an off-white color.  Each residence hall/complex has a reception desk, laundry facilities, vending machines, kitchen facilities, and common area gathering and study space.

Each residence hall/complex has a reception desk, laundry facilities, vending machines, kitchen facilities, and common area gathering and study space.

Safety and Security- The University employs a full-time police/security force providing coverage 24 hours/365 days a year for the campus. University Residence halls are secured 24 hours a day and accessible by resident students only through a personal card access system. Individual room and suite keys are issued to the students. The Residential and Commuter Life Staff and police monitor and conduct rounds in the buildings on a regular basis. An escort service provides evening escorts. A student-run EMT unit is available for emergency response anywhere on campus.  Students are expected to assist in the security of the campus by reporting any suspicious activity to the Residence Education Staff and the Longwood Police. Fire safety procedures and inspections are part of residence education and are strictly enforced. Fire, health and safety inspections are conducted in occupied student rooms three times a year and once during the summer. 

Student Responsibilities- Students are responsible for the care and cleanliness of their rooms and for the condition of their floor and residence hall. A damage / contingency deposit is collected from each student and serves as an incentive for responsible involvement and behavior. We encourage roommates to contact each other to clarify what each will bring due to limited space. Students are responsible for all policies and procedures pertaining to the campus and residence halls explained in the Longwood University Student Handbook. The Handbook is issued when new students check into their residence hall.  This publication is also available on-line.

Information Technology Support Services- Each student room is wired with an analog telephone connection and basic cable TV. Students provide their own telephone. There is one line per residence hall room. Each student is also provided electronic mail service, Internet access, voice mail and Helpdesk support. Additional fees could be assessed for hardware and/or software installations. More information regarding your technology services is available at PREVIEW 01 and at User Support Services at (434) 395-4357 or helpdesk@longwood.edu A laptop computer is required of all incoming University students.
 

If you plan on bringing a laptop with you, here are the minimum recommendations: Windows 98 32 MB memory 2 gig hard drive space to support required software One of the following suggested PCMCIA cards 3 COM Kingston Xircom Longwood University has negotiated a very competitive lap-top contract with Dell Computer Corporation for all Longwood students, faculty and staff. . Please note that the configuration may change as newer technologies come to market.  You may refer to the following URL for the latest laptop configurations: http://www.longwood.edu/helpdesk/dell Once on the Premier site, click on Purchasing Tools on the left hand side menu and select “Your Dell Store” The following is the current minimum configuration that you may purchase off of the Dell/Longwood contract: HARDWARE: 600 MHz Intel Celeron 12.1”TFT Display 128MB SDRAM, 1 DIMM 24X max 10X min CD-ROM Drive 3 1/2 inch floppy drive Xircom RealPort CardBus Ethernet 10/100 + Modem 56 6.0 GB Hard Drive SUPPORT 3 year next business day on-site service Helpdesk Support Resident Technology Associates in residence halls Computer Repair Center OPTIONS AT ADDITIONAL COST Carrying Case (highly recommended) RAM upgrade Spare Battery Docking station Mouse Printer Optional Financing Optional Upgrade/refresh program Optional Insurance for theft/damage (highly recommended) SOFTWARE The following list of software is the current standard used by faculty and students at Longwood University. More information will be provided at PREVIEW 01. Microsoft Windows ‘98 Microsoft Office 2000 Pro Netscape Communicator/ IE Eudora Light e-mail McAfee Anti-Virus FrontPage 2000