Frequently Asked Questions

First-year students are not required to live in the same residence hall; however, they have the option to do so. First-year housing will provide residents with an opportunity to live, learn and socialize with other students going through similar experiences and enjoy close relationships with first-year advisors, programs and services.

There are four available options:

1. Single (room for one student)*
2. Super Single (room for one student with a private bathroom)*
3. Double (room for two students)
4. Suite (room for four students with two bedrooms, a living room and a bathroom to be shared by suitemates)
   *Availability is limited.

Yes, but each floor is separated by gender. For example, in one building, the guys reside on the first floor so the ladies will be on the second floor. However, floors that have a suite-style set-up may be co-ed.

Six residents at most.

For each student residing in the room, there will be one of the following:

1. Standard-length twin size bed
2. Dresser
3. Desk with chair
4. Shelf
5. Closet
6. Also included: a peep hole in the door, window blinds.

Each residence hall has a kitchenette with a microwave, refrigerator, cupboards and a sink. Barnes Hall kitchenette also has a cook top with fire suppression hood.  Also, each hall has a lounge with furniture that students are welcome to study or hangout in.

Yes, you can bring both! The mini-fridge may not exceed 4.0 cubic feet. It is encouraged to talk with roommates to see who is bringing what so the student doesn’t end up with duplicates in the room.

*Use of stoves or any appliance with an open coil/flame can be a fire hazard and is prohibited.

No, candles are a fire hazard and are prohibited.

Yes!  All residence halls have air-conditioning.

Yes.  All residence halls have a central heating system through radiant heat.

Every residence hall has wireless internet access. Students whose computer is not wireless-accessible will need to purchase a wireless card.

Laundry can be done in three places on campus: on the lower floor of Cummings Complex, the basement of the Johnson Center and the basement of the Kent Center. The washer and dryer units are free for all residential students.

Yes, all students are welcome to have cars and park on campus.  The student will need to obtain a parking permit from Rockford University Department of Public Safety.  There is no charge for the permit.

All full-time students can get a campus mailbox located at the Mail Desk in the Burpee Student Center. Students will be able to send and receive letters and packages from there. During the first day or two at Rockford University, students will be able to pick up the key to the mailbox from the Mail Desk.

Your mailing address at Rockford University will be as follows:

NAME
5050 E STATE ST
MAIL SLOT (# OF BOX)
ROCKFORD  IL  61108