There are three Residence Halls at UCR for undergraduate students: Aberdeen-Inverness (A-I), Lothian and Pentland Hills. They are coeducational buildings, which house 900, 1,000 and 1,100 students respectively.
You are provided with an extra-long twin bed (36" X 80" maximum size), a desk with a chair, a dresser, a closet, a bookshelf, a bulletin board, and an Ethernet connection. Rooms come with towel bars, window coverings, lighted mirrors, ceiling lights, telephone jacks, a cable TV connection, smoke detectors, and a MicroFridge (microwave oven, freezer, and refrigerator combination).
You need to provide your own bedding, towels, desk lamp, wastebasket, alarm clock, telephone, and personal belongings. Due to their high temperatures, Halogen lights are not permitted in the Residence Halls, as they can be a fire hazard. Do not bring microwave ovens, mini-refrigerators, toasters, heaters, or cooking grills. These additional units will cause an undue burden on our electrical system.
If you are going to purchase and use an extension cord for any appliance, for your safety and for that of your fellow residents all extension cords must have a UL rating of at least 13A, 120V, 2 or 3 wire. The Fire Shield brand indoor extension cords model # 90259 which can be purchased at most major hardware store outlets and are highly recommended.
Smoke Detectors and other fire suppression devices are provided in each room for your safety and that of others and must not be tampered with.
ABERDEEN-INVERNESS
A-I is UCR’s first residence hall and opened in 1959. Originally Aberdeen (A&B wings) was all-male and Inverness (D&E wings) was all-female. The building went coeducational in the late 1960’s. Room dimensions are approximately 12' x 12'. All rooms feature 10-foot ceilings, are carpeted, and some rooms are triples. The Student Recreation Center is conveniently located across the street from A-I.
LOTHIAN
Lothian is the joining of two buildings: West Lothian & East Lothian. West Lothian (A & B Wings) opened in 1963 as an all-female hall and went coeducational in the early 1970’s. Room dimensions are approximately 11.5' x 12.5'. All rooms are carpeted. East Lothian (D, E, & F Wings) opened in 1990. Room dimensions are approximately 12.3' x 13', and all rooms are carpeted. Some rooms are designed for three students. Lothian is conveniently located up the road from the Science Library.
PENTLAND HILLS
Pentland Hills is UCR’s first suite-style housing. Each suite is comprised of 4 carpeted rooms housing a total of 8 students. Room dimensions are approximately 11’ x 13’. The "House" community is comprised of 8 suites in the upper two floors of each building. "Floor" communities, found on the first floor of about half of Pentland Hills, are comprised of suites sharing common areas on the same floor. All rooms are carpeted and some rooms are triples.
ROOM DECORATING
You may choose to do some interior decorating of your room. We encourage creativity with items like bedspreads, posters, lamps, and plants. The basic common sense rule is to avoid doing anything that may damage the room, doors, walls, furnishings, ceiling, or floors. You will be held responsible for any damage to your room. Damage includes, but is not limited to, nail holes, stickers, holes or gouges, and graffiti. Poster clay that will not damage the paint is recommended for adhering posters and other decorations; scotch tape is not recommended. No items are to be attached to the ceiling. You are not allowed to paint your room. You are encouraged to ask your Resident Advisor about your decorating plans BEFORE you implement them. All room furniture is to remain in your assigned room. The Residence Halls do not have storage space for unwanted furniture. Furniture may not be stored off-campus.
TELEPHONES
Each room has a telephone line with dial tone. You will need to bring your own telephone instrument. Upon move-in you will be able to dial 9-1-1, call any on campus extension and receive calls (no collect calls can be accepted). In order to make off campus calls, you will need an authorization code. You automatically receive an authorization code in your move-in packet. Many students use their cell phones to call off campus.
ABOUT YOUR HALL
In A-I and Lothian, hall communities are coed and share a common hallway. These hall communities have a men’s bathroom and a women’s bathroom. The hall also has a drinking fountain, and a utility room, which has a sink and ironing board. Pentland Hills suites are single gender and consist of double rooms, 2 shower rooms and 2 toilet rooms. All communities (A-I, Lothian, Pentland Hills) also have a lounge, the living room for the entire community hall, where there is a small kitchen, sofas, chairs, and study tables. These lounges are the focal point of many activities, from movie nights to study sessions.
SPECIAL NEEDS
The Residence Halls are able to modify existing rooms or have rooms that are already modified for physically, hearing, and sight-impaired students. Please coordinate your needs with the Housing Services by calling 951.827.6350. The Residence Halls Staff also work closely with the campus Special Services Office to coordinate the process of meeting your housing needs. You may contact the Special Services Office at 951.827.3861 /(TTY) 951.827.4538 for any other questions regarding your campus needs.