Guide for Successful Living: Residential Life and Food Services
Cable Television Services
Cable television is provided for every room in student housing. Telecommunications maintains a list of campus channel listings.
Health and Safety Checks
Each month the residential life staff will inspect apartments and rooms for cleanliness,sanitation, and safety. The approximate times and dates for the health and safety checks will be posted at least 24 hours prior to inspection. Additionally, please note the residential life staff reserves the right to check your room to ensure proper health and safety standards at times other than those posted.
To limit the likelihood of insects/pest becoming a problem, perishable items should be stored in sealed containers. It is your responsibility to keep your room, including your bathrooms (NH North, NH South and Tech Village) clean and to properly dispose of trash in outside dumpsters.
Attention New Hall South and New Hall North Residents: due to a smoke detector notifier located in closets, closets may also be opened.
Housekeeping Services
Custodians are employed to clean hallways, and all common areas including common restrooms. The residents of each room/apartment are responsible for the cleanliness and general appearances of all areas of his/her room or apartment. Please dispose of your room trash in the dumpsters located outside of your building, do not leave your trash in public areas.
If you have any questions concerning the cleanliness of the common areas, please contact your RA or HD.
Inspection of Rooms
All rooms will be inspected by student staff prior to occupancy. The condition of the room will be noted clearly on the residence hall check-in/check-out inventory form. You are advised to review carefully the condition of the room as indicated on the form. Your signature indicates that you agree with the condition stated.
When you vacate the room, any damages or discrepancies from the original inspection will be noted, and you will be charged for the damage. You will receive a bill from the University that must be paid before you can re-enroll or receive any official University credentials.
The University reserves the right to inspect rooms for health, safety and standards of maintenance at any time.
Interim Housing
Students needing to stay during Christmas break, between spring and summer terms and between the summer and fall terms must apply for interim housing in the Office of University Housing & Residential Life. When approved, an interim fee will be assessed.
The Office of University Housing & Residential Life reserves the right to limit the number of students housed, the time that housing will be provided, services provided, where students will be housed, and/or not to provide interim housing. The residence halls will remain open for fall break, Thanksgiving break and spring break.
Laundry Facilities
Unlimited and free-access washers and dryers are available for your convenience in each residential area for TTU residents only. For the protection of your personal belongings, do not leave your items unattended. Any items left in the laundry rooms will be removed. Please report any malfunction of machines to your RA or HD. Report vandalism to your RA or HD or by calling University police at 931-372-3234.
Maintenance
The University Facilities Department schedules and completes repairs as needed. Problems in your room or problems you observe in public areas should be reported to your RA or HD. You may also report your repair needs through the Facilities’ online Work Order system. In the event that an emergency repair need occurs during the evening, holiday or weekend hours, contact your RA or HD so they can call in your request. Note that by reporting a maintenance need for your room or apartment, you are authorizing Facilities to access your room or apartment.
Parking
Resident parking is available in the vicinity of each residential area. Parking permits must be obtained from the Parking & Transportation Office located in the Roaden University Center (RUC). This includes temporary permits in the event you must bring a substitute car on campus.
It is not advisable to keep valuable possessions in your car.
Pest Control
You may report any problems with pests through Facilities by contacting your RA or HD. If spraying in the room or apartment is conducted: please place all belongings under the bed, in bottom of closets, and surrounding the baseboards on the floor must be removed; beds, chests and desks must be pulled away from the walls (approximately 8 inches) to allow easy access to those areas. Additional information and requirements may be required from the pest control representative.
How to Connect to EagleNet (WiFi)
All University Housing has wireless Internet. New Hall North, New Hall South, Browning/Evins, Tech Village and Cooper/Dunn have ethernet as well.
EagleNet Wireless Service is available in all residence halls and across the campus. To use this service, students must have Wi-Fi capable devices. The Information Technology Services Helpdesk (helpdesk@tntech.edu or x3975) will assist students, if needed, in connecting to the EagleNet Wireless service.
- Go to Tech Express. Log in with your Tennessee Tech username and password.
- In your Profile area (on the left) there is a section labeled EagleNet WiFi. To see
your EagleNet key, click Show Existing Key.
- On your device, connect to the WiFi network called EagleNet
- You will be prompted to enter a security key. This is where you enter the key you obtained from Tech Express (in step 2). Enter your key.
- Choose Connect.
Telephone Services
Telecommunications oversees telephone services and can provide additional assistance.
Basic Dialing Instructions:
- Administrative numbers: dial the last four digits
- Collect or calling card calls: dial 9 + 0 + area code + number
- Local Cookeville numbers: dial 9 + local number
- Student numbers: dial last four digits
- Emergency Services: dial 911
Vending
Carbonated beverages, juice and snack machines are located in some residence hall lobbies. If you lose money in a snack machine, refunds are available by contacting the University Business Office located in Derryberry Hall, Room 100.
Food Service Requirement
All freshman residence hall students are required to participate in a meal plan for a minimum of two semesters (excluding summer terms). If a meal plan is not chosen during the registration process, a plan will be chosen for each freshman living in the residence halls.
For more information on the different meal plan and food service options, visit the dining services website.