Bromley Hall - Frequently Asked Questions
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>> Why do students live in Bromley Hall?
>> Where is Bromley Hall located?
>> What type of rooms are available?
>> How much does Bromley Hall cost?
>> Does Bromley Hall have a sprinkler system?
>> Can I request specific rooms and roommates?
>> Is there a security deposit required?
>> What if I have already signed a contract to live in the University Residence Halls and would like to move
into Bromley Hall?
>> What if I need to cancel my contract?
>> What meal plans are available?
>> What does "substance free" mean in Bromley Hall?
>> Is there parking in Bromley Hall?
>> Is there housekeeping service in Bromley Hall?
>> What about telephone service?
>> Does Bromley Hall provide a refrigerator or microwave?
>> Can I bring a waterbed or bunk beds?
>> Can I bring a television?
>> Are there laundry facilities available in Bromley Hall?
>> Is Bromley Hall connected to the internet?
>> How do I sign up to live in Bromley Hall?
Why do students choose to live in Bromley Hall?
Bromley Hall is a newly renovated and fully air conditioned University approved, co-ed residence hall on the University of Illinois campus. Bromley Hall offers many unique advantages for today's college students.In addition to its prime location Bromley Hall has the largest rooms on campus with new adjoining private bathrooms. Bromley Hall provides regular housekeeping service in all residents' rooms.
All of Bromley Hall is protected by a state of the art fire suppression (sprinkler) system. Bromley Hall's main desk is open 24/7. Bromley has a large, heated indoor swimming pool located across from the main desk in the lobby.
Bromley Hall is the campus leader in Internet technology providing all residents with direct high speed Internet access to the University of Illinois' campus computer system. Bromley also has Wireless Internet access so that residents can access the Internet with their laptops and a wireless card from just about anywhere in the building.
Where is Bromley Hall located?
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What types of rooms are available?
One of the most desirable features in Bromley Hall is the "suites" arrangement whereby there is a shared private bathroom between every two rooms. There are five different room configurations available in Bromley Hall. Bromley Hall rooms are the largest rooms on campus. Each of our room types offers something special to meet the needs of our residents. Bromley offers:
Single Rooms (for just 1 resident) that offer the most privacy. Our single rooms have over 145 square feet of living space and are the largest single rooms on campus.
Standard Double Rooms that offer each resident more living space than any other double rooms on campus. These rooms have approximately 290 square feet.
Deluxe Double Rooms that provide residents with more living space than the regular double rooms. Our deluxe double rooms are actually a limited number of triple rooms with approximately 375 square feet of living space that we have reserved for only two residents, and as such even have an extra closet.
Corner Deluxe Double Rooms that provide residents with separate living and sleeping areas. These rooms share a bath with a double room. There is only one of these type rooms on each living floor.
Triple Rooms that are really designed for three residents with plenty of living space. These rooms have approximately 375 square feet of living space - over 125 square feet per student! Each resident has his/her own closet, chest of drawers and study desk.
Quad Rooms are a very nice and economical choice with plenty of living space for 4 residents. These rooms have approximately 375 square feet of living space - almost 100 square feet per student! Each resident has his/her own chest of drawers and study desk, they share three large closets.
Standard Double Rooms that offer each resident more living space than any other double rooms on campus. These rooms have approximately 290 square feet.
Deluxe Double Rooms that provide residents with more living space than the regular double rooms. Our deluxe double rooms are actually a limited number of triple rooms with approximately 375 square feet of living space that we have reserved for only two residents, and as such even have an extra closet.
Corner Deluxe Double Rooms that provide residents with separate living and sleeping areas. These rooms share a bath with a double room. There is only one of these type rooms on each living floor.
Triple Rooms that are really designed for three residents with plenty of living space. These rooms have approximately 375 square feet of living space - over 125 square feet per student! Each resident has his/her own closet, chest of drawers and study desk.
Quad Rooms are a very nice and economical choice with plenty of living space for 4 residents. These rooms have approximately 375 square feet of living space - almost 100 square feet per student! Each resident has his/her own chest of drawers and study desk, they share three large closets.
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How much does Bromley Hall cost?
Bromley Hall offers a great value for your money on the University of Illinois campus. When you consider our rates and the benefits of living at Bromley Hall, you can easily see why students choose Bromley Hall. Our room and board rates include almost everything. A Rate Sheet with all our Room & Board Rates, along with the payment dates can be found here.Does Bromley Hall have a Sprinkler System?
Yes. Bromley Hall is equipped with a wet fire sprinkler protection system throughout the building. There are sprinkler heads in all the residents' rooms and public areas. The sprinkler system is tied-in directly to the Champaign Fire Department.Can I request specific rooms and roommates?
Yes. If you wish to be roommates or suitemates with certain people, you need to indicate this in Part II of your Room and Board Agreement Addendum. Bromley Hall will only honor mutual roommate and/or suitemate requests. The other person(s) with whom you would like to live must also request you as a roommate or suitemate in his or her Room and Board Agreement Addendum. Room assignments are made on a first-come-first-serve basis. The sooner you get your Addendum submitted the more likely you are to get your room type and/or desired room.Is there a security deposit required?
Yes, Bromley Hall requires the STUDENT to pay a $300 Security Deposit and a $50 non-refundable processing fee at the time the ADDENDUM is signed. The $300 Security Deposit will be retained by the AGENT until the end of the Academic Year. If STUDENT fulfills all the obligations under this Agreement, said Security Deposit will be refunded within thirty (30) days following the expiration of the term of the contract less deductions for any damages to the AGENT's personal property, furniture, furnishings, and equipment in excess of normal wear and tear, plus any unpaid financial obligations established by the Agreement. The $50 processing fee will not be refunded.Bromley Hall has a special agreement with the University, which allows residents in the University Residence Halls to transfer into Bromley Hall without any financial penalty whatsoever; similarly, we reciprocate and allow our residents to transfer into the University Residence Halls without any penalty. Our reciprocal housing agreement with the University does not apply to other privately owned housing facilities at the University of Illinois.
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What if I need to cancel my contract?
Article C.2. of the Room and Board Agreement outlines the circumstances and provisions under which residents may cancel their contract. Some circumstances do not require any penalty and some have financial penalties. It is very important that you read these provisions carefully so that there are no misunderstandings later.What meal plans are available?
A professional catering company, Tice Food Service, provides Bromley Hall residents some of the finest food on campus. We serve three meals per day Monday through Friday and brunch and dinner on Saturday and Sunday. Meals start on the first day of classes and end on the last day of final examinations in each semester. Our food service program consists of two board plans:
The All Meals Served Plan allows a resident to enter the dining room one time at each meal offered. Meals served are breakfast, lunch and dinner Monday through Friday. A brunch and dinner are served Saturday and Sunday.
The Any Two Meals Served per Day Plan allows a resident to enter the dining room twice a day (i.e., breakfast and lunch, lunch and dinner, or breakfast and dinner).
The Any Two Meals Served per Day Plan allows a resident to enter the dining room twice a day (i.e., breakfast and lunch, lunch and dinner, or breakfast and dinner).
All Meals are served in our spacious dining room located on the first floor.
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What does "substance free" mean in Bromley Hall?
Simply put, Bromley Hall does not allow smoking, alcohol or illegal drugs anywhere in the building.A number of our residents have allergies to smoke and their needs must be accommodated, and so smoking is not allowed anywhere in Bromley Hall. Smoking has not only been determined to be a health hazard but also that smoking-related illnesses endanger smokers directly and non-smokers indirectly.
Because a large number of our residents are under the age of 21, we have adopted the policy that no alcoholic beverages are permitted anywhere within Bromley Hall, regardless of age.
Is there parking available at Bromley Hall?
Yes. Bromley Hall has a limited number of parking spaces available for residents. During "New Student Week" residents may sign up for a lottery for the spaces that are available. Bromley Hall is so close to campus, you really do not need to bring a car. No fewer than eight of the most popular bus lines serving the campus and community stop within a two-block radius of Bromley Hall.Is there Housekeeping Service in Bromley Hall?
Yes. The Bromley Hall Housekeeping Staff will clean your room and bathroom regularly. The housekeepers will set up schedules for cleaning resident's rooms after move in. Housekeepers do not pick up or move residents' personal items while cleaning.All the rooms in Bromley Hall are connected to a central telephone system, which provides free local telephone service for the residents. Residents must use a credit card issued by one of the long distance telephone companies in order to make long distance calls.
Does Bromley Hall provide a refrigerator or microwave?
Yes. Each room in Bromley Hall is equipped with a compact All-In-One Refrigerator-Freezer/Microwave unit, which has a separate 2.9 cu. Ft. refrigerator, 0.75 cu. Ft. freezer, and a 600 watt, 0.6 cu. Ft. microwave oven with touch pad controls. These units are specifically designed to efficiently fit in our rooms and are shared by the residents in the room.>> Return to the top of the page
Can I bring a waterbed or bunk beds?
Bromley Hall does not allow waterbeds or other liquid-filled furniture because of the excessive weight and potential for damage. Some of our residents do bring bunk beds or "lofts" from home. The only requirement is that these beds must be free-standing and not attached to the walls and meet the requirements below:
The top of the uncompressed mattress must be a minimum of thirty (30) inches from the ceiling above (8 foot ceilings).
The top of the uncompressed mattress must be a maximum of seventy-two(72) inches from the floor.
A loft may not be larger than the length of the mattress plus frame dimension by forty-eight (48) inches.
Lofts must be a minimum of thirty-six (36) inches clearance between the top of the mattress of the lower bunk and the bottom of the upper bunk.
All beds must be accessible by not less than a floor to ceiling opening as wide as the long side of the loft or bed. Beds and sleeping areas must not be concealed in any way that will hinder emergency responders from locating occupants.
Combustible materials (including but not limited to: posters, curtains, paneling, etc.) may not surround or be attached to the loft. Fire resistant material that is approved by an independent testing company may be allowed.
Only listed low voltage or fluorescent lighting fixtures installed to prevent contact with bedding may be attached to a loft, as approved by the code official. Halogen fixtures of any type are not approved.
Lofts must not obstruct sprinkler heads or interfere with proper sprinkler coverage.
The minimum distance between parallel lofts/bunks must be thirty-two (32) inches. A minimum thirty-six (36) inches wide clear path of travel to the room door must be maintained.
Lofts and other furniture in the room must not obstruct access to or operation of windows and doors. Doors must be able to fully open. A minimum of thirty (30) inches of clear space must be maintained in front of required egress windows.
The top of the uncompressed mattress must be a maximum of seventy-two(72) inches from the floor.
A loft may not be larger than the length of the mattress plus frame dimension by forty-eight (48) inches.
Lofts must be a minimum of thirty-six (36) inches clearance between the top of the mattress of the lower bunk and the bottom of the upper bunk.
All beds must be accessible by not less than a floor to ceiling opening as wide as the long side of the loft or bed. Beds and sleeping areas must not be concealed in any way that will hinder emergency responders from locating occupants.
Combustible materials (including but not limited to: posters, curtains, paneling, etc.) may not surround or be attached to the loft. Fire resistant material that is approved by an independent testing company may be allowed.
Only listed low voltage or fluorescent lighting fixtures installed to prevent contact with bedding may be attached to a loft, as approved by the code official. Halogen fixtures of any type are not approved.
Lofts must not obstruct sprinkler heads or interfere with proper sprinkler coverage.
The minimum distance between parallel lofts/bunks must be thirty-two (32) inches. A minimum thirty-six (36) inches wide clear path of travel to the room door must be maintained.
Lofts and other furniture in the room must not obstruct access to or operation of windows and doors. Doors must be able to fully open. A minimum of thirty (30) inches of clear space must be maintained in front of required egress windows.
A charge will be assigned for removal of items left behind after check-out.
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Yes! Bromley Hall provides the basic cable television service to over 50 channels in all residents' rooms. Access to the premium channels like HBO and Cinemax can be made by contacting the local Cablevision provider.
Are there Laundry facilities available in Bromley?
There are two laundry rooms in the basement of Bromley Hall with washers and dryers available for residents' use 24 hours a day. Residents are provided a special Laundry Card when they move in to use the washers and dryers. Residents add "credits" to their Laundry Card as needed by going the Laundry ATM in the lobby. Directions on how to use the Laundry Cards and machines are posted in each Laundry Room.Is Bromley Hall connected to the Internet?
Yes. Every room in Bromley Hall has an Ethernet jack for residents to use to connect their personal computers to the Internet and the University of Illinois' main computer on campus. Residents may also access the Internet with their laptops and a wireless card from just about anywhere in the building via a virtual private network (VPN).How do I sign up to live in Bromley Hall?
It's really easy. Just click on "Apply Now".You can also request a Housing Information Packet from our business office that contains everything you need to sign-up. Do not delay. Bromley Hall fills very fast. We can send the information packet to via US Mail, or we can e-mail it to you - just send an e-mail message to housinginfo@BromleyHall.com, so we have your e-mail address.
These are just a sampling of the questions we often get. For a more complete experience about life in Bromley Hall please visit our website or stop by for a tour. If you have any other specific questions or want to request a Housing Information Packet…
You can contact us anytime via an email message to HousingDirector@BromleyHall.com or via US Mail to 910 S Third St, Champaign, IL 61820. You can also call us during business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM at (217)384-6100.
Thank you for your interest in Bromley Hall. We look forward to having you as one of our residents next year.
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