Residential Life

Amenities and Services

Academic Resource Center

Located in Oak Hall and staffed by peer students, the Academic Resource Center contains literature related to academic skills, unique programs, and resources. A computerized guidance program, "Discover" is also available.

Bathroom Facilities

Bathrooms are found on each floor with showers, sinks, and toilets. Bathrooms are designated men's or women's and residents must use appropriate designated bathroom facilities.

Bicycle Storage

Some halls provide bicycle storage for the winter months, coordinated by the hall council. The storage of bicycles is allowed in student rooms.

Cable TV

Each room comes equipped with a TV/stereo cable. Problems with cable should be reported to the residence hall reception desk or an RA. Before you make a repair request, check to see if your TV works in another room to determine if it is a cable problem or a problem with your TV. Basic cable package is included with room contract.

Channel Line Up

2	CITY OF BEMIDJI	38	AMC
3	PBS KIDS	39	FX
4	CBS - WCCO	40	BRAVO
5	ABC - KSTP	41	SYFY
6	NBC - KARE	43	E!
7	CBC	44	COMEDY CENTRAL
8	FOX - KMSP	45	TLC
9	PBS - KAWE	46	HISTORY CHANNEL
10	UPN - WFTC	47	NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC
11	NBC - KVLY	48	DISCOVERY CHANNEL
13	IND. - KSTC	49	DISNEY CHANNEL
14	FOX SPORTS NORTH	50	CARTOON NETWORK
15	OUTDOOR CHANNEL	51	NICKELODEON
16	GOLF CHANNEL	52	TV LAND
17	KBSU - BEMIDJI STATE	54	GAME SHOW NETWORK
18	UPSTREAM TV	55	HGTV
19	HOME SHOPPING NETWORK	56	ANIMAL PLANET
20	ESPN	57	TRAVEL CHANNEL
21	ESPN 2	58	DIY NETWORK
22	ESPN NEWS	59	G4
23	ESPN CLASSIC	60	FOOD NETWORK
24	WGN	61	TRU TV
25	TBS	62	THE WEATHER CHANNEL
26	TNT	63	BEMIDJI LOCAL WEATHER
27	USA NETWORK	64	LOCAL WEATHER RADAR
28	SPIKE	65	FOX NEWS
29	A & E	66	CNN
30	HALLMARK	67	HEADLINE NEWS
31	ABC FAMILY	68	CNBC
32	LIFETIME	69	MSNBC
33	LIFETIME MOVIE NETWORK	70	CMT
34	WE	71	MTV
35	OWN	72	VH1
36	FOX MOVIE CHANNEL	73	TBN
37	TURNER CLASSIC MOVIES	74	3ABN

Computer Lab

Located in the ARC, this lab includes six computers and one printer. The lab is connected to the campus computer network. Software and instruction are available through the computer lab assistants.

Elevators

Each residence hall has elevators for use throughout the academic year.

Fireplaces

All halls have fireplaces that are usable. Students and hall councils are responsible for supplying their own wood. Staff should be contacted prior to starting a fire.

Game Rooms

Supervised game rooms are located in the basements of Tamarack and Oak residence halls.

The Tamarack game room is equipped with the following:

foosball table
2 pool tables
2 electronic dart boards

The Oak game room is equipped with the following:

2 foosball tables
2 pool tables
2 ping pong tables
1 air hockey table

Both game rooms are equipped with stereos and TV's.

Residents may check out the game equipment using their student ID. There is a nominal charge for the use of some times. This money is used for the purchase of new equipment and to help in the cost of re-felting the pool tables.

Only residence hall students and their escorted guests may use the game rooms.

Internet/Network

The residence halls provide a computer network environment that links each room to a campus network. This network is connected to a high speed T1 internet line. This allows for residents to share information on the network and access outside information at high speeds.

More information is available from Information Technology Services:

Kitchen Facilities

Kitchens are available in each hall, containing cooking facilities, counter space, and cabinets. Some residence hall reception desks have cooking equipment that can be checked out.

Laundry Rooms

Each hall has a laundry room which is equipped with card operated washers and dryers. If a machine is not working, residents are asked to put a sign on it informing others and to report the problem to the residence hall reception desk. Requests for refunds due to a damaged card must be made to Mac Gray Laundry Services. The Department of Residential Life is not responsible for items lost or stolen from laundry rooms; it is recommended that residents stay in the laundry room when doing their laundry.

Students may purchase and reload their laundry cards at the value loading stations located in Walnut Hall and Oak Hall.

Click here to monitor laundry machine availability.
Click here to report a problem with a machine or submit a refund request.

Light Bulbs

Regular light bulbs may be exchanged for a new bulb at the residence hall reception desk. Students in rooms with fluorescent bulb problems need to notify the front desk or the RA to initiate a maintenance request.

Lost and Found

Lost and found items are kept at the residence hall reception desks, the information desk of the Hobson Memorial Union, The Gillett Recreation Center and BSU Department of Public Safety.

Mail

Mail should be addressed to residents using the following information:

      Name
      Hall Name
      Room Number, Wing
      Street Address
      Bemidji, MN 56601-xxxx

Click here for Hall addresses.

Maintenance

Maintenance concerns should be reported to the RA or the hall desk. Maintenance personnel have the right to enter residence hall rooms to perform maintenance tasks.

Meeting Rooms/Public Space

Meeting rooms are available in the residence halls for use by residents. Reservation requests may be initiated at the residence hall reception desk. Only recognized residence hall groups can reserve public space in the residence halls. Standing recognized residence hall groups include individual floors, hall councils, and the Department of Residential Life staff.

Music Practice Rooms

Some residence halls have rooms with pianos, the key for which may be checked out from the reception desk.

Painting your Room

Individuals wishing to have their rooms painted should submit a work order to their RA, front desk or in the Residential Life office. The BSU painters will do the painting and they will work with the student on a schedule for when the room will be painted.

For floors wishing to paint a floor mural, paint and supplies are available in the paint center, which is located at the Tamarack desk. A $20.00 deposit is needed and will be returned after an approved paint inspection is completed and the painting equipment is returned.

Reception Desks

Each residence hall has a reception desk that will provide change, stamps, mail, and general information. Depending on the purchases of the hall council, reception desk may also provide sports equipment, tools, games and cooking equipment. In addition to these services, the hall's Residential Life Staff offices are located in this area. Click here for a list of Reception Desk hours.

Recycling

Bemidji State University and the Department of Residential Life support the concept of reduce-reuse-recycle. Students and the entire campus community are expected to recycle. This helps reduce the amount of money spent each year on garbage disposal (and hence, stabilizes room costs) and also protects our environment. Each residence hall kitchen and many public areas contain recycling receptacles.

Rental Programs

Residents may rent a bed loft of microfridge for their residence hall room from Bedloft.com. These products are a convenient, affordable way to maximize space and comfort. Futons are also available for purchase. Click here to order your products!

Room Amenities

Each room is furnished with bed, dresser, desk, bookshelves, etc. For a complete list of room amenities, click here.

Staff Assistance

To insure that a resource person is available nightly, a Resident Assistant will be on duty from 9:00 pm to 7:00 am. If assistance is needed when your floor RA is not available, contact the RA on duty, posted at the residence hall reception desk.

Storage Lockers

A limited number of storage lockers are available in the basements of Pine Hall at no cost. A waiting lists is maintained at the reception desks. Students must provide their own locks.

Telephones

With the exception of Cedar Apartments, telephone services will no longer be available in the residence halls. Exceptions may be granted upon request.

TV Lounges

Each of the residence halls has a designated TV Lounge equipped with at least a 25 inch color television. Some residence halls are equipped with 60 inch plasma TVs.

Vacuum Cleaners

Vacuum cleaners may be checked out at each residence hall reception desk. Prior to returning the vacuum cleaner, residents are asked to empty the bag.

Vending Machines

Vending machines are located in each residence hall and are serviced and owned by a private company. Requests for refunds may be initiated at the residence hall reception desk.

Weapon Storage

Weapons storage lockers are located in a secure section of Walnut Hall. Lockers may be reserved at the Department of Public Safety at no charge. Students must provide their own locks. Weapons may be obtained or returned at any time by providing the proper identification.

Wild Game Cleaning Room

A room for the cleaning of fish and game is located in Walnut Hall. The room has cleaning tables and a sink with hot and cold water.