RESIDENT INFORMATION

  • Vanderbilt Hall Fire Emergency Procedures and General Evacuation Guidelines

  • Vanderbilt Hall Building Directory

    • Athletic Facility

    Entry H, (Athletic Director’s Office, 617-432-1942)

    Room 050A

    • Business Office

    Lobby (617-432-1629 or vanderbilt_hall@hms.harvard.edu)

    Room 108

    • Joseph B. Martin Lounge

    Lobby (TV with DIRECTV, Steinway baby grand piano)

    Room 101

    • Computer Room

    Entry A

    Room 302B

    • Culver Lounge

    Entry I, 2nd floor (TV)

    Room 272

    • Deanery

    Entry I, (Student lounge and function room)

    Room 173

    • Elevators

    Lobby & Entry E

     

    • Laundry Room

    Entry E, Lower Level

    Room 044

    • Mailroom

    Entry E, Lower Level

    Room 045

    • Music Room 1 & 2

    Entry A, Lower Level (Steinway upright piano)

    Rooms 006 & 008

    • Multifaith Prayer Room

    Entry A, Lower Level

    Room 010

    • Library

    Lobby

    Room 109

    • Room 166 Lounge

    Entry I

    Room 166

    • Resident Life Manager

    Entry J (Residence)

    Room 152

    • Room 402 TV Lounge

    Entry A, 4th  floor (TV with DIRECTV)

    Room 402

    • Student Storage

    Entry A, lower level (See Business Office for access)

    Room 040

    Directions to Bedrooms 451 to 460

    1. Take the elevator to the 3rd floor.
    2. Exit the elevator and turn left.
    3. Walk down the corridor towards room 350 and take a left.
    4. Continue down the corridor (room numbers will descend from 377 to 363).
    5. Go through the steel door at the end of the corridor and take the stairs to the 4th floor.
  • Crimson Cash

  • Laundry

  • Dining

  • Bed Bug Information

  • Student Telephone Information

  • Computer Network Information

  • Bicycling

  • Safety and Security/Harvard University Police Department

  • Heating/Air Conditioning and Window Shade Instructions

    Heating and Air Conditioning Instructions

    For Heat:

    The building heat is set to activate during the heating season.

    To adjust the heat, please follow the instructions below:

    1. On the wall thermostat open the slider door and adjust the temperature.  The temperature adjustability range is between 69–74 degrees Fahrenheit.
    2. Turn the switch on the fan coil unit to the desired setting (off, low, medium or high).  The fan coil unit is located below the window and the switch for the fan coil unit can be found under the small metal door on top of the unit.  When the switch is turned on, air will circulate through the radiator panels. 
    3. Once the room reaches the desired temperature it is best to set the fan coil unit to low.

    If you have followed the above instructions and still do not have heat, contact the Business Office immediately at 617-432-1629. If the Business Office is closed, please call security at 617-432-1687.

     

    For Air Conditioning:

    The building air conditioning is set to activate during the cooling season (summer months only).  During extreme hot weather the University may be required to reduce the flow of chilled water to the building during the day to conserve energy.

    To adjust the air conditioning, please follow the instructions below:

    1. On the wall thermostat open the slider door and adjust the temperature.  The temperature adjustability range is between 73–78 degrees Fahrenheit.
    2. Turn the switch on the fan coil unit to the desired setting (off, low, medium or high).  The fan coil unit is located below the window and the switch for the fan coil unit can be found under the small metal door on top of the unit.  When the switch is turned on, air will circulate through the radiator panels. 
    3. Once the room reaches the desired temperature it is best to set the fan coil unit to low.

    If you have followed the above instructions and still do not have cooling, contact the Business Office immediately at 617-432-1629. (If the Business Office is closed, please call security at 617-432-1687).

     

    Window Shade Operation

    The window shade in your room functions on a spring mechanism.  To cover your window, pull the shade down to the desired level and then, without releasing it, let it rise slowly.  When you feel that it has caught at the desired position, release it.  The shade will recoil about an inch before it secures in place.  To lift the shade and uncover your window, pull the shade down a few inches until it releases.  DO NOT LET GO OF THE SHADE.  Let your hand guide the shade upward.  When it reaches the desired position pull the shade down a few inches until it has caught in the desired position, then release it.

     

    Door Closer Operation

    The mechanical device attached to the top of your door is a safety feature that is intended to keep your door closed in the event of a fire.  IT IS NOT PERMITTED TO DISCONNECT THIS DEVICE.

  • Receiving Packages

    PACKAGES AND DELIVERIES THAT REQUIRE A SIGNATURE

    If you have:

    • Packages shipped to Vanderbilt Hall,
    • Receive deliveries that require a signature, or
    • Order items online

    You must have them addressed as follows:

    (Resident's Name)

    107 Avenue Louis Pasteur (Resident’s assigned  Box #)

    Boston, MA 02115-5750

    • Procedure:  When a delivery for you is received you will receive an email notification with instructions for pick-up.
    • Pick-up location:  The Vanderbilt basement mailroom, room 043 (opposite the laundry room)

    Students are expected to pick up their packages the day they arrive.  Due to space constraints, unclaimed packages may be returned to sender after 10 business days.

    If you are unable to retrieve your package during regular office hours, we encourage you to authorize another individual to do so by sending an e-mail to vanderbilt_mail@hms.harvard.edu

    • Only current residents of Vanderbilt Hall may receive deliveries.
    • Deliveries will only be received Monday through Friday.  There will be no service on weekends or University holidays.
    • Neither the Vanderbilt Hall Business Office staff nor the security officer will sign for, accept, or distribute any packages. 
    • For package delivery inquiries call 617-432-8321 or email at vanderbilt_mail@hms.harvard.edu.