Residents Life FAQs
Q: How many students are assigned to a room?
A: Generally there are two students assigned to a room. Our halls have shared hall bathrooms on each floor, which are maintained by the maintenance staff. Some rooms are designated as triple rooms because of the larger size and are a popular choice of our upper-class residents. Founders and Bennett-Smith are apartment style with four single bedrooms and two full bathrooms as well as a common area and a kitchen.
Q: It’s ten at night and I can’t get into my room! What do I do?
A: Resident Assistants are available from 7pm until 7am for emergencies and anything else you may need. They serve as your first point of contact, so feel free to present concerns to them. During Residence Life office hours, you can go to the Residence Life office with any questions or concerns you may have. For a calendar that tells you who is on duty in your building, refer to the blackboard main page and click on “Main Campus RA Schedule”.
Q: I’m hungry! What are my options for dining?
A: All resident students are provided with 19 meals per week in the cafeteria. The meal plan is purchased as part of the cost of Room and Board and therefore is not negotiable. As a resident, you may transfer a meal to be used in Tilly’s provided you have not entered the cafeteria for that meal.
Please note that you can only access one entrance or meal use for each meal. By transferring your meal to Tilly’s you have forfeited your meal in the cafeteria and visa versa.
Visit our Dining Services Web page for more information.
Q: How are the rooms furnished?
A: The rooms are set up with an extra-long twin bed, desk, desk chair, dresser and a closet. We provide the blindss for all windows. Rooms are not carpeted. Area rugs are allowed. For estimated room sizes, please refer to Residence Hall descriptions.
Q: What about laundry rooms?
A: All residence halls have laundry facilities. The cost of laundry is $1.00 per load to wash and $0.75 to dry.
Q: Can I ask to be changed out of my room if things are not working out with my roommate?
A: Residence Life encourages all students to seek assistance from their Resident Assistant or Resident Director regarding conflicts or issues in the room. If mediation does not solve the issues, the Resident Director may look to change a student’s location if availability exists. It should be noted that no room changes are permitted during the first two weeks of the semester. In addition, Residence Life allows an Open Room Change Period at the end of the fall semester to establish new assignments for the spring semester.
Q: Can I bring my car?
A: Everyone can bring their car to Centenary! We offer parking in a designated student lot for those who register their cars.
All information on parking can be obtained at our Parking At Centenary College Web page.
Q: Who do I contact if my cable is out?
A: If you have any issues in your room from your cable going out to damages or if you have any concerns with issues in common areas such as lounges or communal bathrooms, please contact your RA or the RA on duty. Your RA is here to help you and should be your first point of contact for concerns in the halls.
Q: I got documented but “I didn’t know I couldn’t do that!”
A: Don’t freak out! If you are documented for violations such as a violation of quiet hours, an incident report will be filed and you will be receive an email from your RD to have a meeting scheduled within two weeks to discuss the incident. If you are served with a Judicial Slip, you will meet with a Residence Life staff member the Friday morning after your incident and an appropriate sanction will be applied. Each incident is on a case by case basis. For a full list of violations and Residence Life policies, please refer to the handbook.
Q: I got documented but I didn’t know!
A: The student handbook is available online and it is your responsibility to know the information in it, including residence hall policies.
Download a copy of the Centenary College Student Handbook 
Q: Where do I pay my judicial fines?
A: Fines must be paid in the Business Office within one month, and bring your recipt to the campus life office
Q: What should I bring when I move in?
A: These are the items you definitely should bring:
- Alarm clock, lamp, flashlight and small trash can
- Band-aids, aspirin, allergy medicine
- Cleaning supplies
- Extra long twin sheets, pillow, blankets, and comforter
- Fan
- Flip flops, a robe, towels, and washcloths
- Hangers
- Iron and ironing board
- Laundry bag/basket, detergent
- Plastic Bucket or tray for shampoo, soap, toothpaste and other toiletries
- Sewing kit
- Surge Protector
- Telephone
- Umbrella
- Writable CD's
These are the kinds of things that might make your room feel more comfortable:
- Address book
- Aquarium (10 gallon max.)
- Computer printer (compatible with Centenary Laptop)
- Curtains, drapes
- Folding camping furniture
- Hanging shoe rack
- Pictures from home
- Plants
- Plates and utensils, a mug, and a can opener
- Popcorn
- Posters, double sided tape
- Microwave or micro-fridge combo (call 800-525-7307 to rent)
- Refrigerator (no more than 4.4 cubic ft.)
- Shelves and/or crates
- Snacks
- Sunscreen
- TV, VCR, CD's, appropriate sized stereo
- Wet weather boots
DO NOT BRING THESE THINGS. They are prohibited by Centenary:
- Air conditioner units
- Any display which advertises alcohol or drugs (i.e. shot glasses, posters, lighted signs, flags, blow up items)
- Candles (lit or unlit)
- Ceiling fans
- Charcoal or gas grill
- Firearms (including paintball markers), knives, or slingshots
- Fireworks
- Furniture not issued by the college (i.e. couches, tables, etc)
- Halogen lamps
- Incense
- Illegal drugs
- Medusa Lamps - Mulit-bulb lamps with plastic shades.
- Toaster ovens, hot plates, Foreman grills, or any other cooking appliances
- TV Wall Mounts
- Pets (except fish)
- Track lighting
- Traffic signs or cones
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