Residence Hall  (FAQ's)

Can I apply for a room if I haven't registered for classes?

Yes. You must have been issued at least tentative acceptance from the Admissions Office, completed the Residence Hall Application and License Agreement, and paid the $200 deposit before the room is assigned. Students are allowed to register for classes throughout the year, but you cannot be issued a room unless you have been accepted for admission to Lewis-Clark State College.

What is my address?

Your address will be:

Your Name
Your Hall and Room Number - LCSC
500 8th Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501

You will need to use the address above for all packages and letters. The Lewiston Post Office separates all of LCSC's mail which is then delivered to campus in bulk each day. If your address is not correct, you most likely will not receive the mail. This address is also used for all Express Mail, UPS or Federal Express. The Campus Mail room appreciates you receiving your mail by using the format above.

When is my mail delivered to my mailbox?

The Resident Assistants deliver the mail on a daily basis to each of the halls. The mail is distributed into your assigned mailbox, for which you have been given a key or a combination. The mail is picked up from the LCSC Campus Mail each day. It is then sorted for each hall and put into the box for pickup by the RAs. The mail is distributed into the mailboxes in the halls by 6:00 pm daily (Mon-Fri). The campus does not receive weekend mail. If you are expecting a Federal Express, UPS or package delivery, you will receive an email from the office that you have a package and stating where to pick it up. If you are expecting a package, please make sure to check your email by 4:00 pm on Friday in order to receive your package before the weekend, as there is no mail/package service on the weekend.

What if I don't know my ID Number?

That doesn't matter.  The Office of Residence Life can look the ID# up in the student database, but if you know your number, you should include it on the housing application.

When will I receive roommate information?

The Office of Residence Life does our best to provide accurate roommate information. Often students sign up for housing and then decide not to come. For this reason, we wait to send roommate information until late July.  We will send you a housing assignment after the State Board approves the rates, typically in late June or early July, but the roommate information will be later.

What furniture is provided for my room?

Clark Hall, Talkington Hall & Parrish House: The furniture in your bedroom includes: bunk beds, study desk(s), study chair(s) and a wardrobe with 2 drawers. 

Clearwater Hall is furnished with a sofa, coffee table, dining table and chairs, full size refrigerator and microwave.  The bedrooms are each furnished with a twin bed, a study desk and chair and a wardrobe with 2 drawers. The bedrooms each have their own heating & air conditioning. Since there are kitchenettes you will want to have a few microwaveable pans and dishes, and please bring wastepaper baskets. Shower curtains are provided. Clearwater Hall has wireless internet and there are television cable hookups in each private bedroom and in the living space. There is one telephone in the common area of each suite.

What should I bring?
Personal Items:  We suggest bringing items that will help your room feel like home, items such as: posters, pictures, fan, pillows, linens/blankets (twin extra long), stereo, stuffed animals, towels & wash cloths, computer, desk lamp, and a clock. You will be responsible for cleaning your own suite, so please bring a small vacuum cleaner and other cleaning supplies.

Cleaning Supplies:  If you live in Clearwater Hall or Parrish House please make sure you bring your own cleaning supplies. It is helpful to check with your suitemates to see what they plan to bring, or just getting together when you arrive to set up a cleaning scheduling and go on a supplies shopping trip. The Office of Residence Life stocks each of the suites with one roll of toilet paper, but it is your responsibility to furnish toilet paper for the year. If light bulbs need replacing, please contact your RA, or complete the form listed on our website at:  http://www.lcsc.edu/reslife/Repairs.htm 

Please do NOT flush paper towels, tissues or anything other than toilet paper; other items will clog the toilets and you will have to wait until the LCSC Physical Plant can fix the problem.

Can we have microwaves?

Yes, you can have microwaves, not greater than 700 watts.  If you are living in Clark Hall, there is one microwave located in the basement kitchen. (See below for Clearwater Hall )

Can we have refrigerators?

You may have a refrigerator in your room as long as it is no larger than 4.0 cubic feet. If you are in one of the new quads, one full size refrigerator is provided in each suite. (See below for Clearwater Hall)

Clearwater Hall (kitchenettes)

The kitchenettes include cupboard space, sink, one microwave and one refrigerator. It is the responsibility of the residents to provide any cookware, dishes, silverware, glasses, etc., as well as cleaning supplies. The quad-style units are similar to renting an apartment. The residents need to provide items for the kitchen.

Where do I get my ID card?

You obtain your Warrior One card from the Student Union Building Information Desk. If you live in Clearwater Hall or Clark Hall, you will need the card before you can obtain access to your building and room/suite.

Where do I get my meal ticket?

Your meal access is coded onto your student ID card. Your meal card is activated when you sign up. If you have not paid for your meal plan by the 6th day of classes, the plan is deactivated.

Where do I get my parking permit?

Your parking permit may be obtained from the Cashier’s window in the Administration Building, the Student Union Building Information Desk or through the Security Office which is located on the mail floor of Meriwether Lewis Hall (MLH).  You can also download a parking permit from the Security website, which is found at:  http://www.lcsc.edu/security/Vehicle%20Registration%20Form%208-07_2up.pdf

Where do I park?
If you live in Clark Hall a parking lot is adjacent to the building, on 4th St, or across 4th St or 11th Ave. Talkington Hall residents may park anywhere on campus but there is a lot directly to the west (across 4th St) that is very close to the building. Parrish House residents may park on the north side of the street (in front of Parrish) or in the hospital parking lot. The residents are not to park on the south side of the street in front of the private homes or in the doctor's office parking lot.

Clearwater Hall residents and visitors are to park in the D Street parking lot:  Parking for Clearwater Hall  - Clearwater Hall is listed as ì6 on the map.

Where do I get my phone?

You need to bring your own phone and answering machine although the phone lines are provided for local calling. If you want a land line to make long distance calls, you will need to purchase a calling card. Phones are provided in the living area of each suite in Clearwater Hall.

What is my phone number?

Your phone number will be available to you during scheduled check-in. If you check in at any other time, please call the Office of Residence Life at 208-792-2053. The Office cannot give your phone number to anyone else, so it will be your responsibility to share your phone number with family and friends.
 

How do I call long distance?

Long distance calls may be made with a phone card or prepaid calling card.

Is there a computer hookup?

Campus internet is available in all rooms. An Ethernet capable network card must be installed in your computer. If you are placed in Clark Hall, Parrish House or Talkington Hall you will need to supply your own Ethernet (CAT5 cable).

Most new computers come with a wireless card pre-installed. If your computer will not connect to the wireless internet in Clearwater Hall, you may require a 802-11 wireless card. The least expensive cards we found were:

When and where do I pay my fees?

Fees are paid to the Cashier’s window in the Administration Building. Fees are due by the fifth day of classes, unless other financial arrangements have been made.

Can we have pets?

NO - Aquarium FISH are the only pets allowed in the residence halls. We do not allow any turtles, frogs, hermit crabs or any other aquarium living pet.

Can I get a room to myself?

All suites in Clearwater Hall have private bedrooms. Talkington Hall has a few single rooms, the others are shared. Parrish House has a few single bedrooms. Clark Hall is mostly two person bedrooms.

I’m interested in getting involved on campus - where can I find out about clubs and organizations?

For information on activities and organizations on Campus, please contact the Clubs & Organizations Office at 208-792-2804. This office is located in the Student Union Building room 208. For activities happening within the residence halls or to become a member of the board, contact your RA or RD. For information on involvement within your living community, contact your Resident Assistant.

Items that are PROHIBITED in the residence halls:

The electrical system within the residence halls is not designed to carry heavy loads of electrical equipment. For that reason and because of other safety concerns, open-faced electric or heating appliances such as hot plates, broilers, and space heaters are prohibited. Residents may have and use appliances with closed coil elements such as coffee pots, crock pots and hot pots.

Please refer to the Residence Hall Handbook for further answers to questions you may have.

What is my address?

Your address will be:

Your Name LCSC
Your Hall and Room Number
500 8th Avenue
Lewiston, ID 83501

You may purchase postage stamps at the mail room in Sam Glenn Complex, lower level or in the Office of Residence Life, which is located in Clearwater Hall, Rm. 216. 

You will be notified by the Office of Residence Life when you receive packages along with instructions of the times and place to pick up the package.

We look forward to your arrival on campus!

For more information contact the Office of  Residence Life (208) 792-2053  

E-mail: reslife@lcsc.edu  Webpage: http://www.lcsc.edu/reslife

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