Additional Services
Additional Services
We offer additional services to make move-in and the transition to college easier and hopefully help make living here feel right at home:
- Order Bedding & Linen for your room
- Rent a MicroFridge®, a microwave / mini-fridge / freezer combo, for the school year
- Have family send Care Packages full of goodies!
- Need to have a wired network port activated
See below for details!
Linens & Bedding Essentials
Bedding and other residence hall essentials can be purchased through our vendor SwakU. Order by August 1st, 2024 to ensure that your items arrive prior to Move-In Day. – CLOSED FOR 2024 – These linens are made to last for your entire time at Boise State. Unsure of your mattress size, bed heights, etc.? See our page on bed sizes and height adjustments.
Use SwakU to help you shop by ordering everything you need for move-in and ship it to home or have it shipped directly to campus for move-in day. Sit back and relax while others travel from store to store!
The Residential Housing Association (RHA), a student-led organization, partners with SwakU to help you plan ahead in furnishing your new home, and a portion of the sales support student leadership development, and large-scale events in our residential communities. Learn more about RHA.
Care Packages
Support your student year-round with care packages! Starting college can be a remarkable but stressful experience. Make the transition a little easier with a care package full of “welcome to campus” treats. There are a variety of options to choose from! Keep your student energized and fueled for the whole year. Order by August 1st for any move-in/welcome week packages.
A large variety of options, assortments, and multi-package plans are included. Consider celebrating holidays and occasions, reduce stress during exams, and support your student’s everyday wellness.
A portion of the proceeds from care packages helps support the Residential Housing Association (RHA) and Honors Student Association (HSA) initiatives during the school year.
MicroFridge® Rental
Rent a mini-refrigerator /freezer/ microwave (MicroFridge®) combination unit from our vendor “University and Student Services” (USS) for the academic year. Includes a USB charging port and smoke sensor. ORDERS CLOSED for 2024.
*If you live in University Square, University Suites, Lincoln Townhomes, The Osprey, or our University Apartments, your living spaces already include a full-sized fridge*
Have a MicroFridge® right in your room for just $289, including free delivery to your room before you move-in in August and free pick-up in May. You just have to use it and keep it clean! Save money and the hassle of having to transport/sell your mini-fridge next year by renting.
A portion of the proceeds benefits our very own Blue Gem Chapter of the National Residence Hall Honorary (NRHH), a student organization focused on service and recognition efforts within our communities. Learn more about NRHH.
Wired Network Activation
If a wireless network connection will not work for your requirements you need to submit a request for a wired network port activation. The fee for a wired network port for the year is $50.00.
You can submit the request by going to support.boisestate.edu and search Resident Requested Port Activation