Living on Campus Guide - Department of Residence Life - Texas ...

is allowed. You must use an interior semi-gloss
latex-enamel acrylic paint in one of the universityapproved
colors. This is a low-odor, easy-to-clean
(does not require thinner) paint, which is available
from a number of local paint stores. It is very
important that the paint you use be interior semigloss
latex-enamel acrylic paint and not the regular
latex-enamel paint. Regular latex will not bond
well to our walls, which have been painted with
oil-based paint.
The North and South Area Offices will provide
free Aggie White paint for your convenience as
long as supplies last, limited to 2 gallons per room.
No room will be painted by the students or by
Texas A&M University more frequently than once
every two years, unless need is determined by the
hall director’s staff. Before buying materials, please
obtain a copy of the Residence Hall Paint Policy
and Guidelines from http://reslife.tamu.edu
or the hall staff. Find the approval form at
http://reslife.tamu.edu/housing/amenities/paint
or the hall staff.
poSterS And wALL hAngingS
Posters and wall hangings can add personality to
any room. We encourage students to decorate their
walls, but keep the room-modification expectations
in mind when doing so. Use adhesive products to
hang pictures; for example, 3M Command Picture
Hanging Strips work best. Make sure the adhesive
used does not pull paint or plaster off the wall. Putty
must be totally removed when the student checks out.
room modifiCAtionS
Contact paper, decorations, painting (as explained
on page 4) and any other modifications must be
approved by the GHD or CD. Permanent fixtures
and construction are not permitted. All items
in the room must be free standing. Modifying
electrical or telephone wiring is prohibited.
Under no circumstances should nails, screws or
wall anchors be used to affix items to walls. Any
materials used to affix items to walls or doors must
be completely removed upon check-out (including
all tape residue). Under no circumstances should
closet doors be removed, even if viewed as only a
temporary modification.
NOTE: For fire-safety reasons, furniture may not be
stacked in a manner that impedes emergency exit through
room windows or that inhibits the proper function of room
smoke detectors or sprinklers.
To Make Your Room a Home…
ITEMS STUDENTS MAY
WANT TO BRING
Additional items students may want to bring are
listed below. These are suggestions and may not be
necessities for everyone.
• alarm clock or
clock radio
• calculator
• calendars
(daily and planner)
• camera
• class supplies — paper,
pencils, study aids
• cleaning supplies —
broom, mop,
small vacuum
• 15- to 20-foot
Ethernet cable
• first-aid supplies
• flashlight
• hangers
• iron and
ironing board
• lamps
Shower SuppLieS
• laundry basket
and high-efficency
laundry detergent
• money for
unexpected costs
• personal computer
and printer
• plants
• posters and pictures
(no nails)
• power strip with
built-in circuit breaker
• sewing kit
• sheets, pillows,
pillowcases, blankets
• tape, scissors, stapler
• toilet paper
• towels
• umbrella
• wastebasket
Students will need to provide shower supplies,
including toiletries and special items, such as
toothbrush holders. If they live in a hall with a
community bath, they may also wish to use a shower
caddy to carry their items to and from the bathroom.
tv, dvd pLAyer And Stereo
Students are welcome to bring these items but
are encouraged to check with their roommate
to avoid duplication. With stereo equipment,
the students are requested to please remember
that they will be living with another person and
many very close neighbors. Students will need to
be considerate of requests about the noise level.
Students are encouraged to engrave their name on
their belongings. Engravers are available from hall
staff in some halls or University Police. Personal
communication satellite dishes are prohibited.
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