Frequently Asked Questions about Siebert Hall!

Greetings new and returning residents alike!

Even though there is a terrible thunderstorm in Columbus right now, there is a buzz in the air as the new school year is just around the corner. As students are finalizing their move in plans, I have been getting numerous questions about what the rooms in Siebert will be like when they arrive. Therefore, I decided to add this FAQ to my blog, which I hope answers many questions much more quickly than having to wait for a response to an email. If you don't see your questions here, email me at ereilly@studentlife.osu.edu and I'll make sure to add it! I'll update these once a week on Friday, so check back on 9-4, 9-11 and 9-18 for more!

Siebert Says 8-28-2009

Dear Ed,

I am living in Siebert this year, and am wondering about bed lofts. Do I have to buy one? Are lofts not allowed? Thanks for your help.

A. Resident

A. Resident,

You do not need to purchase a loft kit. The beds in Siebert are able to be lofted by the students themselves. Should you need assistance in lofting your bed, your fellow residents are great at that, and if you still need help, our housekeeping and maintenance staff is glad to lend a hand.

DO NOT purchase a loft from bedloft.com as you do not need it. If your bed is not lofted when you arrive on September 20, make sure to consult with your roommate before you make changes to avoid any unnecessary conflicts.

Ed


Dear Mr. Reilly,

I will be living in Siebert in the fall. What does a room look like?

Sam Pull

Dear Sam,

You can get accurate floor plans of all Siebert Hall rooms on the Housing website. Simply go to http://housing.osu.edu, click on Halls in the top right corner, select Siebert Hall, and then enter your room number. It's that easy!

As an aside, I get numerous requests to view rooms before move in day. Generally speaking, we are unable to accommodate these requests, based on numerous issues including maintenance and housekeeping schedules to prepare the building for opening, and the staff being out of the building for training. Your best bet is to use the Housing website.

Ed


Hi!

I'm really excited about living in Siebert and coming to OSU! GO BUCKS! Can I move in early if I'm not on a preapproved list without penalty? See you soon!

Earl E. Byrd

Earl,

The answer is no, you can't move in early unless you have been approved by Housing (i.e., the OWL program). We understand your excitement for moving into Siebert Hall, but we need to follow the appropriate move in schedule to ensure your room is ready and that all residents have a safe and smooth transition. Any unauthorized attempts to gain entry to Siebert Hall via swiping your BuckID will result in a $30.00 per day charge on your account, so don't add unnecessary charges for being impatient. We promise you that Siebert Hall will be worth the wait when you arrive to campus!

Ed


Hello Ed Reilly,

I am VERY excited about moving to Siebert in September, but I wanted to know who my RA was going to be? Can I find this information??? I really want to get a glimpse into what my future may be like on my floor!!! Thanks!

Crystal Ball

Crystal,

You can find bios of the entire Siebert staff on the Siebert Hall website, http://sieberthall.osu.edu/ under Staff (go figure!).

Ed


Dear Sir,

I will be a new student this year. I am looking forward to partying in the halls and drinking when I get to college. There aren't any rules about this right? Party on man!

Bud Weiser

Bud,

I hate to burst your bubble, but there are rules concerning parties and alcohol. Your RA will provide you with a copy of the Residence Hall Handbook, but if you wanted to get a jump start on the policies, you can find them online at http://housing.osu.edu/current_policies_handbook.asp. To summarize about alcohol, under 21 is against the law, everything else flows (no pun intended!) from that!

Ed


Dear E. Reilly,

I was wondering where I could find more information about Siebert Hall? Thanks.

Miss Alanius

Dear Miss Alanius,

You can find all sorts of Siebert stuff at http://sieberthall.osu.edu, which last year won an award for outstanding student organization website, so you know it's good! If you still have questions, you can email us at sieberthall@osu.edu, or the Hall Director, Ed Reilly, at ereilly@studentlife.osu.edu.

You can also follow us on Twitter @Siebert Hall, on Facebook (Siebert Hall) or on You Tube. With so many choices, you should be able to have every question answered!

Ed