What is in my room?
We furnish each room with extra-long twin beds, dressers, desks, chairs and a small bookshelf. Waterbeds are not permitted in the residence halls.

Does Pitzer provide linens?
Pitzer does not provide linen service. You will need to bring your own linens and towels. All residence hall beds are extra-long twin beds.

What appliances are permitted in my room?
You may bring small appliances such as clocks, radios, stereos (please bring head phones), coffee makers with automatic shut-off, popcorn poppers, and small refrigerators. Small refrigerators and microwave ovens are available for rent from Microfridge www.microfridge.com or call (800) 577-8041; if ordered prior to arrival it will be in your room when you arrive. Refrigerators larger than 3.5 cubic feet are prohibited. For health and safety reasons, open-coil hot plates and other cooking appliances are not permitted. Each residence hall kitchen is equipped with a microwave oven, stove and refrigerator.

Who is responsible for cleaning my room?
You are responsible for cleaning your own room and adjoining bathroom. Cleaning supplies and vacuum cleaners are available at residence hall service desks. The Facilities Department inspects each room at least once a semester for safety and health concerns, maintenance and housekeeping. Facilities also provides custodial care and housekeeping for all public areas on a regular basis.

Do I have a telephone in my room?
Telephones are not provided; however, each room is supplied with its own phone line and two phone jacks. You and your roommate will share one phone line. There is no charge for campus or local calls. Most calling cards also are compatible with our system. If you wish to connect your own personal line, arrangements can be made by contacting the CUC Telephone Office.

What is Claremont Cash?
Claremont Cash and/or coins are methods of payment used in all Pitzer laundry rooms and can also be used to purchase both food and non-food items throughout The Claremont Colleges, as well as local merchants in and around Claremont. All students, faculty and staff of The Claremont Colleges have a Claremont Cash account established as soon as their ID cards are created. Please visit cards.cuc.claremont.edu or call (909) 607-2273 for more information.

How much does it cost to do laundry?
Each residence hall is equipped with card operated laundry machines for which Claremont Cash and/or coins must be used. Washing costs $1.00 and drying costs $.75. You must provide your own laundry detergent and supplies.

Can I bring a car to campus? A bike?
First-year students are not permitted to bring cars to campus due to parking limitations. You can walk almost anywhere on the five campuses within fifteen to twenty minutes. The Claremont Village, with its commercial and recreational amenities, is also within walking distance. A better alternative is to bring your bike. Bike racks are provided outside each building; you will need to supply your own lock. You may store your bike in your room, but not in common areas such as lounges or hallways.

Will I have to move out of my room during break?
The residence halls remain open during the fall and spring breaks and there is no charge to remain on campus; however, the dining hall will be closed. Although you will not need to move your things, the halls are closed over the winter break between the Fall and Spring semesters. The dining hall is also closed during the winter break. You will need to find other accommodations during this time.

Is there any storage space for students?
Pitzer has no extra storage space. We recommend renting off-campus storage space if you need to store items. A list of local storage facilities is available in the Office of Student Affairs.

Will it be quiet so that I can study in my room?
All students regulate their own hours. We do have designated quiet hours in all buildings. Study rooms are available in every hall and in the Lucian Marquis Library located in Mead Hall. The responsibility to make the residence halls productive, pleasant places to live and learn belongs to us all. Our community must work together to keep noise and problems to a minimum. We expect students to respect each other’s rights and be considerate of others.

What about my roommate?
If possible, we encourage you to make contact with your future roommate during the summer to get acquainted before the first day of Welcome Week. You will receive roommate information when you are notified of your room assignment in late July.

How are rooms assigned?
Room assignments are made on a first-come, first-served basis. The date on which the Housing Office receives your completed Residency Agreement will determine your place in line for any assignment. Although the Housing Office cannot guarantee that you will receive your first choice for a room assignment, every attempt will be made to honor preferences indicated on the Housing Placement Information form.

We must receive your placement materials on or before, Friday, June 20. The Housing Office will notify you of your hall assignment by the end of July. If you would like to request a specific roommate on your Housing Placement Information form, you and your proposed roommate must indicate your choice on each of your forms. In order to be considered during the initial room-assignment process, the forms should be sent to the Housing Office as early as possible.

If a student does not request a specific roommate, the Housing Office assigns one, taking care to match individuals who have similar interests and /or lifestyles. These matches are made from the responses given on the Housing Placement Information form; please take special care when completing this form.

We attempt to honor all requests on the application form. Specific roommate requests are honored over other requests.

What rights do I have in my room?
• The right to sleep during the night undisturbed.
• The right to study in your room free of noise and distractions.
• The right to access your room and belongings at all times when the halls are open.
• The right to feel secure against physical or emotional harm.
• The right to live in clean surroundings.
• The right to privacy in your room.
• The right to request problem-solving advice from hall staff when a conflict cannot be resolved by you and your roommate.