MAKING A HOME AT WILLIAM PEACE UNIVERSITY

o Radio/Portable music player and earphones

o Digital Television with coaxial connection

(cable is provided)

o Coaxial Cable Cord

o Computer / Laptop

o Small fan

o Posters/Pictures

o Umbrella/Rain Coat

o Refrigerator (up to 2.7 cubic feet)

o Surge Protector (URL approved)

o Bed Linens, Pillows, Blanket & Single/Twin sheets

o Gaming Systems

o Towels & Washcloths

o Cleaning Wipes

o Mattress Pad

o Laundry Detergent & Basket/Bag for Laundry

o Trashcan

o Curtains/Tension Rods (Every room has blinds)

o Blue Painters Tape

o Toiletries/Shower Supplies

o Toilet Paper

o Storage Crates

o Closet Organizers

o Alarm Clock

o Desk or Bedside Lamp

o Dry Erase Board

o Bulletin Board

o Business Attire for Special Events

o Air Freshener

o Can Opener

o Chargers (cords for cell phones)

o USB Flash Drive

o Rugs

o Clothes Hangers

o Iron

o Toothbrush Holder

o Soap Pump

o Robe

o Dishes

o Water Bottle

o Gel Air Fresheners

o Calendar

o Small Tool Kit

o Plenty of School Supplies

o Stamps & Envelopes

o Batteries

o An Open Mind

SuggeSted CheCkliSt for Your reSidenCe hall room

o Candles (even just for decorations)

o Appliances with open coil heating units

o Toaster/Toaster Oven

o Microwave (there are plenty available

around campus)

o Iron Gym/ Door Gym

o Air Conditioners

o Electric Heaters

o Extension Cords

o Halogen Lights

o Double-Sided Foam Tape

o Nails

o Weapons

o Surround Sound Systems

o Pets (other than a fish in a 10 gallon tank

or smaller)

o Fireworks/Other Explosives

o Alcohol/Illegal Drugs

o Bed Risers

o Hookah

o Appliances over 1000 Wtz

o Decorative/Holiday Lights

What not to Bring...

o Ear Plugs (for sleep)

o Lysol Wipes

o Trash Bags

o Extra Toothbrushes

o Daily Multivitamin

o Extra Flip-Flops for Shower

o Thermometer, Tylenol or Ibuprofen, Band-

Aids, Benadryl, Cough Drops, Medications

and Antibiotic Ointment.

don’t forget theSe WellneSS itemS!

Peace Perk Café

If a pick-me-up is what you are looking for, try our full-service coffee and

espresso bar. Pre-made sandwiches, pastries, smoothies and desserts

are also available at Peace Perk.

WILLIAM PEACE UNIVERSITY BOOKSTOREMore than just the store to get your textbooks, you can find WPU

gear, a coffee mug and school and art supplies. You can also grab a

drink and snack between class.

About to run home for a party and need a gift? The WPU Bookstore

has those too; even cards to mail home to your family and friends.

Check us out online: www.peace.bkstr.com

PacerPoints

PacerPoints are declining balance dollars that can be used at Peace Perk

and Belk Dining Hall. PacerPoints work just like a debit card - make a

purchase and the total is subtracted from the balance in your account.

PacerPoints will roll over from the fall to spring semester, but will expire

at the end of the spring semester.

frequentlY aSked queStionS

1. Can I have a car on campus?

All students have the opportunity to bring cars to campus. Students

are required to register their cars with the Office of Public Safety and

purchase a parking permit each year. However, having a car is not

necessary. Many restaurants, grocery stores, and various other off-

campus activities are all within walking distance of campus.

2. Do I need to bring a computer?

There are computers in the library for students to use. We do

encourage students to bring a computer and recommend the

following:

PC minimums

CPU Intel Core i5 or equivalent

System RAM 4Gb

Windows 7 or better

Microsoft Office 2010 or better

Antivirus software required

Mac minimums

CPU Intel Core i5

System RAM 4Gb

10.6 Snow Leopard or better

Microsoft Office 2011 or better

3. Are there laundry facilities located on-campus?

Washers and dryers are available for student use in Frazier, Finley,

and Ross. The laundry facilities are free of cost. Also, you can use our

texting system to be notified when your clothes have finished washing

or drying.

FREE TRANSPORTATION DOWNTOWNThe R-Line is an eco-friendly bus that transports you around

downtown for FREE. The bus runs every 10-15 minutes. There is a bus

stop conveniently located at the corner of William Peace University

for you to take downtown. This bus connects you to museums,

restaurants, retail, hotels, and entertainment venues. For more

information on the R-Line check out this website:

http://www.godowntownraleigh.com/get-around/r-line

MAIL Residential students will be issued a mailbox number and key when

they arrive in the fall. Student mailboxes are located in Ross Hall and

mail is delivered Monday-Friday.

INTERNET/EMAIL: All residence halls have wireless network capabilities and high-speed

wired network ports are available upon request. Each residence hall

room will also have a Cable TV connection. Every enrolled student is

assigned an email account by the Office of Information Technology

and it is the official means of communication at William Peace

University. You should regularly check your WPU email!offiCe of PuBliC SafetY - 919.833.2277Go ahead and program this number into your cell phone!

To receive PACER ALERTS to your cell phone, go online to www.peace.edu and click on Emergency Notification System. Browse to the Public

Safety section under Student Life.

making Your room homeYYou are moving into a room, with a great new roommate! There are plenty of ways to get creative with your room and make it feel like home!

ILLUMINATIONBring something to soften the overhead fluorescent lights. In addition to desk lamps, a floor lamp would do the trick.

FURNITUREYour room already comes furnished with a desk, desk chair, bed, dresser and closet. If you are planning to bring extra furniture, think small and think vertical.

ACCESSORIESSome things that you don’t want to leave at home are those little de-tails that can really make your room feel like home. A favorite picture, stuffed animal or clock might do the trick.

WALLSYou can add some quick and inexpensive color to walls by hanging posters. Most rooms also have a cork strip around the perimeter that can be used. Think of new ways to hang things, many of our students have used blue painters tape. Remember that you can also use white or gray poster putty to hang items on the walls.

CLUTTERTry not to bring everything you own. Think of creative ways to store your things in an organized way. Try buying storage compartments that can be stacked easily in the closet. Think seasonally, don’t bring your whole wardrobe.