What to bring?

Clothing: The weather in Nebraska varies. The fall semester begins with warm weather and can be cold starting in October. The spring semester is typically cold at the beginning, with warmer temperatures in late April and the beginning of May. A hat, gloves, coat, and a light jacket are recommended. 
*Air conditioning units: System constraints require a switch from air conditioning to heat, usually during the fall, and heat to air conditioning, usually during the spring. Therefore, only heat or air conditioning is available at a single time. The switch is based on weather forecasts and collaboration between Housing and Residence Life and Maintenance staff to maximize student comfort. Heating is prioritized over air conditioning. Eagle Ridge is independent of this system with climate control year-round. 
Shower: Kent Hall and Edna Work Wing are community bathrooms. A robe, shower shoes, and a shower caddy are handy when traveling to the bathroom. Suite-style residence halls do not provide regular custodial cleaning or bathroom items (toilet paper/paper towels).
Laundry: All residence halls have free-to-use laundry machines. Laundry detergent and dryer sheets are not provided.
Desk: Pens, highlighters, notebooks, stapler, and anything else you might need for classwork.
Room: Television, small refrigerator (6 cubic feet maximum), microwave (1.3 cubic feet maximum), power strip, air fryer, coffee pot, and floor fan.
*Please note: All appliances must be UL approved without an exposed heating element.
Bed: Sheets, pillowcases, pillow, mattress pad/protector, and bedspread. Mattresses are extra-long twins (36”x 80”).

Prohibited Items

• Flammable liquids (i.e., propane and gasoline)
• Refrigerators over six cubic ft.
• Microwaves over 1.3 cubic feet
• Deep or standalone freezers
• Oil fryers, hot plates, and any item with exposed heating elements
• Lofts or bed risers of 3 in.
• Water beds
• Halogen lights
• Weapons (storage at the local police station for weapons)
• Dartboards
• Alcohol containers
• Drugs or drug paraphernalia
• Hookah or hookah paraphernalia
• Tattoo equipment
• Knives over four inches
• Public signs
• Black lights (CSC provides bulbs for all light fixtures)

Please review the CSC Student Handbook for more information on policies.

Tips for living with a roommate

1. Contact your roommate before arrival: Your roommate information will be provided in your housing assignment email sent by the Housing office. Calling or texting your roommate is an excellent way to get to know each other before the start of the semester. Good questions are, “Who plans to bring what?” “Are these items we will share?” Along with additional information that will help prepare you to share a space.
2. Be upfront: Being honest and setting boundaries first is important. This will help if problems arise. RLA staff provides a roommate agreement at the beginning of the semester. The roommate agreement will help you address and answer questions you might not have considered.
3. Respect your roommate and their items: Get permission before you borrow, use, or take anything.
4. Lock your doors when away: You might feel comfortable leaving your room unlocked while you're away, but your roommate might not be. A good rule of thumb is to keep your door locked when you're both away. But remember your keys.
5. Communicate: Most roommate conflicts arise from simply not discussing the issues. It is important to communicate these issues and be respectful when talking.
6. Don’t expect to be besties: Remember that you and your roommate come from different backgrounds, political beliefs, religious beliefs, and cultural norms. Be open and flexible with each other. College is all about that.

See the roommates page on the housing application within the Housing Portal to assist in finding a roommate.

Fall 2024 Move-in Day - Freshman: Thursday, August 15, 2024
Fall 2024 Move-in Day - Upperclassmen: Friday, August 16, 2024

Move-in Day Facts:

• You will report directly to the assigned residence hall for check-in.
• Please contact the Housing Office (308) 432-6466 or email housing@csc.edu if you need to check in early.

*Please Note: early arrivals may be subject to pay the summer housing rate.

Parking permits will be given out at the first floor meetings. 

For more information on parking at CSC, go to Parking Information.

Every on-campus resident is required to have a meal plan. A list of meal plan options can be found here.

Please note: There are meal plan options available only to off-campus students.

See the Dining Services page for information on hours, locations, and menus.