Getting started for Fall

Here are a few tips as you begin thinking about what to pack for the fall! For more information please also refer to the Fall 2024 Residence handbook

Rooms

· Each room contains 2 desks, 2 desk chairs, 2 single beds, 4 drawer units and 2 closets. Drapes are provided for each room.  All furniture provided by Grebel must remain in the room.

· Grebel has two rooms called ‘quads’. The quads consist of 2 adjoining rooms which house 4 students, with 2 in each room.

Grebel facility slang

· Long end = south end of each of the 3rd and 4th floors

· Short end = north end of each of the 3rd and 4th floors

· Morgue = silent study area connected to student games lounge

Washrooms

· 3rd floor long end has two male, multi-user washrooms and a single-user washroom

· 3rd floor short end has an all-gender, multi-user washroom

· 4th floor long end has two female, multi-user washrooms

· 4th floor short end has a single-gender, multi-user washroom and a single-user washroom

Storage/Parking - bikes and hockey equipment

· You may find a bike useful, but we recommend that you don’t bring an expensive bike. We do have a storage room where it can be stored for a small fee. Bikes are not permitted in the building. Space is limited to one bike per person.

· Hockey equipment may be stored in a hockey storage room located in the apartment building for a small fee.

· Parking permits and storage keys are available through the Optional Services form or by visiting Grebel’s reception desk at any point in the term.

Appliances

· Appliances are not permitted in a residence room except for the following:

· hot air popcorn poppers

· small coffee makers and kettles (no more than 1000 watts) .

· small refrigerators (no larger than 1000 watts or 5 cubic feet)

· Grebel has a kitchenette for resident, associate, staff and faculty use! Open 24/7! The kitchenette is equipped with microwaves, a toaster oven, and other useful appliances.

Public spaces

· 3rd and 4th floor lounges are equipped with a TV, refrigerator and printer.

· Games room, fitness area, and lounge with foosball, pool table and ping pong table on the 2^nd floor. Mailboxes are located in the lounge area.

· Private music practice rooms across the hall from the games room. Refer to the handbook for musical instrument guidelines.

· Laundry room located beside the games room with card-operated washers and dryers. We will provide you with one laundry card, which can be loaded with a debit or credit card. This room is also equipped with a wash tub, ironing board and irons. It is available 24 hours a day.

Wifi

· Each room has been wired for high speed access to the UW Computer Network and the wireless network is available throughout the residence building.