Frequently Asked Questions
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- Will I be charged for room and board during J-term?January term is a "tuition-free and room-and-board-free" term. There is no charge for J-term tuition...
- My current roommate is leaving. What do I have to do?When there is a vacancy in a room, an email is sent to the room...
- Can I rent a refrigerator on campus?The Entrepreneurship Club offers a rental service of refrigerators for $35.00. These are Luther approved...
- What are the meal plan options?Students that live on campus are required to purchase a campus meal plan. Dining Services...
- How can I get around Decorah if I don't have a car?The Decorah shopping shuttle provides a bi-monthly service for students to complete their shopping needs...
- Can I stay in my room during campus breaks?Students are not permitted to remain in the residence halls during the two official college...
- Where can I store my bike?Bicycles may be kept in the bicycle racks located outside of each hall; bicycles should...
- When can I move into my residence hall?First year and transfer students may arrive on campus between 8:30 a.m. and 12 p.m....
- May I park a car or motorcycle on campus?Students are permitted to park vehicles in designated lots on campus. There is adequate parking...
- What about security in the residence halls?Luther College has professional and trained security staff members on duty 24 hours per day,...
- I am a nursing student and will be returning for J-term. Is there anywhere I can stay?Luther provides housing for nursing students attending classes on campus during January term. Students are...
- How many students live in a room?The number of roommates you have depends upon the hall in which you live. For...
- What happens if I don’t get along with my roommate(s)?When the Residence Life staff is informed of a roommate conflict, we urge students to...
- Where is wireless Internet access available?The Luther College Wireless Network (LCWireless) covers all residence halls, most administrative and classroom buildings,...
- Is there a data outlet in each room?Ylvisaker, Brandt, Olson, Larsen, Farwell, Baker Village, and Norby House provide data outlets for each...
- Are there computer labs in the residence halls?Dieseth, Miller, Larsen, Farwell, Ylvisaker, Brandt, and Olson feature a computer lab, with printers, that...
- Is there a wired Ethernet jack in each residence hall room?Ylvisaker, Brandt, Olson, Larsen, Farwell, Baker Village, and Norby House provide Ethernet jacks for each...
- What are the cable TV options?Basic cable is provided in each room as part of the room and board costs;...
- What is NordiCash?NordiCash could be considered similar to a debit card but can only be used at...
- What are the social activities available in the hall?Students have numerous social opportunities available to them: RAs provide monthly activities to build community...
- How does the bike share program work?The Luther College Bike Share Program provides 5, single-speed coaster brake bikes and 3 multiple-speed...
- Do I need a phone or an answering machine?Each residence hall room has a shared telephone and telephone number which will allow for...
- Are any of the buildings handicapped accessible?Farwell, Baker Village, Ylvisaker, Brandt, and Olson halls are ADA (American with Disabilities Act) compliant....
- What if I am leaving campus after fall semester or J-term?Notices are sent to students who are leaving requesting verification of their absence and the...
- What if I am returning to campus after being gone for fall semester?Students who are in a study-away program for the fall semester and are returning for...
- How are roommates matched?For incoming first-year and new transfer students, the housing assignments coordinator makes roommate matches based...
- Is there an ATM on campus?There is an ATM machine located in the Dahl Centennial Union. Please see the information...
- Is there exercise equipment on campus?Exercise facilities are located in the Regents Center. The Regents Center's newest addition, The Legends...
- Are there special living programs within the residence halls?Luther provides the opportunity for first year students to live on a wellness floor or...
- Who are Resident Assistants?Resident Assistants (RAs) are selected and trained student leaders who assist residents by peer counseling,...
- Who directs the residence halls?A professional Residence Life staff member oversees each residence hall. Hall Directors and Area Coordinators...
- May I smoke in the residence halls?Luther is a smoke-free campus; smoking is prohibited anywhere on campus....
- Are the residence halls co-educational?All of the halls are coeducational (mixed sex) by floor, wing, cluster, or apartment. Four...
- How are roommates matched?For incoming first-year and new transfer students, the housing assignments coordinator makes roommate matches based...
- Are the residence halls air conditioned?The residence halls which house first-year students (Brandt, Olson, and Ylvisaker halls) do not have...
- Is there storage on campus?The college does not maintain storage unless a student lives farther than five hours from...
- Where can I do my laundry?Each residence hall or building has its own laundry facilities. Washers and dryers in Dieseth,...
- When are quiet hours in the residence halls?Quiet hours are in effect in the residence halls between 11 p.m. and 11 a.m....
- Are there vending machines in the hall?Yes. Each residence hall has a snack machine and several beverage vending machines. Pepsi products...