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Johns Hopkins University
Security & Access to
Residential Buildings
Charles Commons, Wolman and McCoy have a
security officer in the lobby of the building, 24 hours/
day, 7 days/week. Access to Charles Commons,
Wolman & McCoy is controlled by a card access
system to screen individuals entering the building
and limit access to those individuals unauthorized to
enter the buildings. Turnstiles are also available for
entry in Charles Commons, Wolman and McCoy. All
residents are responsible for knowing and following
the security access procedures in their building.
Please inform your visitors that they will be required to
sign in at the security desk, leave their ID at the desk, and
call you from the lobby of the building. You will need to
meet them in the lobby to escort them to your room.
Standard Residence Hall Furniture
• Loftable twin XL bed (with mattress)
• Desk
• Desk Chair
• Pedestal
• Wardrobe with drawers
(Charles Common has closets)
• Chest of Drawers
• Trash can
• Recycling bin
Be careful with the furniture. You are responsible for
any damage to the furniture beyond normal wear
and tear. Inform the Housing Facilities Office if any
furniture is missing from your room.
Room Arrangement
Furniture
The furniture in Charles Commons, Wolman, and
McCoy can be arranged in a variety of ways. The
furniture in Wolman and McCoy is “loftable,” which
means the beds can be elevated to maximize floor
space. Lofting requires special equipment; residents
must sign up in the Facilities Office, 101 Wolman Hall,
to arrange to have furniture lofted.
Be careful with the furniture. You are responsible for
any damage to the furniture beyond normal wear and
tear. In addition, furniture may not be removed from
rooms. Inform your Housing Office if any furniture is
missing from your room once you move in.
Trash Disposal
For all buildings except Rogers House, trash should
be emptied into the chutes located on each floor. All
trash should be bagged. Items larger than the chute
door should not be forced into the chute; this will
cause a blockage. You may leave it under the trash
chute.
Rogers House residents empty their trash into trash
cans located in the back of the building.
A recycling bin is in each residential space and a
large container can be found in the trash rooms for
recycling. Students can look for the yellow bins to
throw out compostable waste in the dining halls,
cafes, and all University Housing buildings other than
Homewood and Bradford Apartments.
Residence Hall Amenities
Each two-person suite in Charles Commons, Wolman
and McCoy is equipped with a small kitchenette, a
compact refrigerator, sink, and stove top. All Charles
Commons four-person suites are equipped with fullsized
refrigerators.
Residents in each wing share a common lounge
equipped with chairs, couches, and a color television
with a DVD player and cable.
24-Hour Security Guards
24-Hour security guards are located in the lobbies of
Wolman and McCoy, as well as the 3rd floor bridge of
Charles Commons.
These security guards are stationed to deter
unauthorized individuals from gaining access to the
buildings, assist guests in contacting their hosts, and
intervene in any security related incidents.
The Adler Room
Charles Commons: 4th Floor of St. Paul tower
Available for use by residents of Charles Commons
for cultural, educational, and recreational programs,
study, or group work.
Air Conditioning/Heating (HVAC)
In Wolman and McCoy, individual controls for heating
and cooling are located in every bedroom; you can
adjust the temperature to suit your comfort.
In Charles Commons, individual controls are located
in every suite.
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