University Housing will start the transition to heat around Monday, Oct. 30. All of the halls listed below should have heat available no later than Friday, Nov. 10.

  • Futrall Hall
  • Gibson Hall
  • Gregson Hall
  • Holcombe Hall
  • Hotz Honors Hall
  • Humphreys Hall
  • Pomfret Hall
  • Reid Hall
  • Yocum Hall

We start turning these buildings to a neutral state (no hot air nor cold air blowing from the vents) first.  During this time, HVAC techs and maintenance team will do seasonal maintenance. Then the hot water that controls the heating systems will be turned on and all these buildings will be in heat mode.

While the systems are in neutral, the HVAC units within the rooms will simply circulate the air within the room and will not produce cool air or heat. If it becomes warm in the rooms, it is advisable to use fans or open windows to cool the spaces.

Please do not leave the windows open overnight or for an extended period.  

We watch the weather forecast closely this time of year and the decision for this transition is based on those forecasts. As we all know, forecasts are subject to change at any time. A student’s comfort is our priority.

However unseasonably warm or cold days are out of our control, and we do apologize beforehand of any inconvenience or discomfort this may cause. The transition in the fall and spring alike is temporary and the temperatures within the buildings will regulate soon as the outside temperatures become consistently cooler. 

Other Halls

Residents in Adohi, the Northwest Quad (Gatewood, Morgan, Clark, Harding), Maple Hill, and Founders have automatic control systems and do not need to make any adjustments to their controls. 

Residents in Walton Hall may need to change their thermostat from heating to cooling by pushing the Up or Down arrow buttons until the temperature setpoint is displayed. When the setpoint displays, push the mode button to change from cooling to heating. 

Staying Comfy

There are always wide variations in personal comfort based on individual preference and physical condition of residence space. Everything from the age of the building, type of heating/cooling units and other factors can impact the regulating of comfortable temperatures within individual spaces. In some cases, a room’s proximity to mechanical rooms that have water and steam pipes in them, north or south facing rooms, and whether blinds are open or closed are just a few things that can influence the room temperature during this time. 

To work effectively, the fan coil units within each resident’s room need to be free of obstructions so air can flow through and around the fan-powered units. So any furniture, clothing or towels, or any other personal items need not be blocking the units. 

Should you experience any extreme conditions outside that range, please contact your coordinator for residence education, our maintenance service center 479-575-7005 or submit an online FIX IT request.