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Cable TV
Cable service is provided to each residence hall room. Through one room hook-up, students receive basic expanded cable service. Premium channels may be added by contacting Comcast Cable directly at (509) 484-4900.
Electrical Equipment
The capacity of the electrical system is such that it is imperative, for safety reasons, that students do not overload the system. As periodic power outages do occur, we strongly recommend that students purchase surge protectors for their computer equipment, and back up work regularly. A recommended surge protector is available from the bookstore, for purchase for your convenience.
Laundry
Laundry facilities are available in each residence hall. The machines are rented by the University from a Spokane Company which agrees to maintain them. The Office of Housing and Residence Life manages the machines and coordinates needs with this company. The cost of providing laundry facilities and the utilities that service them is included in the semester room charge, thereby eliminating the necessity for a coin-operated system. Students must provide their own laundry detergent and other supplies. In some halls, laundry time is allocated according to a laundry schedule, coordinated by the Residence Hall Staff member.
Washing machines and dryers are for resident use only. Please report any needed repair immediately to the Office of Housing and Residence Life at extension 4103. Feel free to leave a detailed message after hours. Please remember that the University does not promise security for your laundry, nor reimburse you for losses due to theft. We strongly suggest you :
- never leave your laundry unattended
- share in watching for the security of your area’s laundry
- secure Renter’s Insurance which can reimburse you for losses (see your friendly housing office personnel or the housing website for referrals!)
Refrigerators
If a student chooses to furnish his/her own refrigerator, the refrigerator may not draw electricity in excess of 0.5 amps. For ventilation and sanitation purposes, all refrigerators must be located in an open space, outside closets. During the semester break, all refrigerators must be emptied, defrosted, unplugged, and left standing open.
Telephone Service
Telephone service is provided to each student room. This service provides unlimited campus and local calling. For local calls, dial 9+ local number. Campus calls only require the use of the last four digits of the campus phone number.
Standard service includes the telephone and an internal voice mail service (AUDIX). The AUDIX system allows the students to establish their own voice greeting, and system password. Upon check-in, all student telephones will be equipped with a temporary ("default") password. We encourage students to establish their own password in order to prevent general access to their messages. Students will receive more information about AUDIX upon their arrival to campus.
Long-distance calls from student housing facilities require the use of a pre-paid calling card. Students are encouraged to bring such a card with them or calling cards are available for purchase on campus at the Mail Services counter in lower Crosby. Other calling card plans must be set up to bill your home/permanent address. Long-distance accounts which link to a University-owned phone line are prohibited. Other billing arrangements must be made.
ZagNet
ZagNet is Gonzaga’s student network. As a user of ZagNet, you have high-speed access to campus computing resources, the Internet, e-mail, and the World-Wide Web. You also have a technical support team to assist you with using ZagNet should you encounter problems. ZagNet alleviates the need to use a modem. For information on how to connect to ZagNet, call the Help Desk at extension 5550. Please remember we have a code of ethical conduct regarding the use of any university computing service mentioned in the Student Conduct Code earlier in this book. Please take the time to be an informed user of this important service by reading that code.