English-speaking students may voluntarily assist newly arriving international students with their English language skills by choosing to be their roommates. We encourage this mutually beneficial situation. Any student wishing to do so should notify the Dean of Students.

Students are encouraged to decorate their room with pictures, posters, plants, and personal objects. In addition, each student receives a phone voice line in his/her room for telephone, fax or computer use. The phone service includes voice message box and call forwarding features.

Quiet Hours and Curfew 
After dinner, from the hours of 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM, quiet time is maintained in the dorm so students may complete their homework. Quiet Hours coincide with the evening room study period, from 8:50-10pm.

Each evening, students must be in their rooms at curfew, which is 10:00 PM Sunday through Friday. Lights-out is at 11:00 PM for freshmen and sophomores and midnight for juniors and seniors. On Saturday nights, curfew is 11:00 PM.

If a student must be out of the dorm for rehearsal or practice during that time, he/she must sign out.

Dorm Meetings
Dorm meetings are held once a week to discuss important information. All residents are required to attend these meetings. The meetings are an opportunity for students to make announcements and voice concerns. They provide a time for all residents to come together to discuss community living and to smooth over any difficulties students may be having. The gatherings also provide a time for special recognition.

Laundry Facilities
Coin-operated washers and dryers are available to students either in or next to their dorm. Students are requested to have a laundry bag, and all clothes should be well marked. Students are expected to keep their clothes neat and clean.

Items to Bring
It should be noted that the Arts Academy is in a mountain environment. Idyllwild has a winter season which includes temperatures below freezing, snow and rain. Temperatures may vary greatly daily. Since storage space is limited, extra clothes should be kept to a minimum. Besides the usual clothing, the following are also recommended:

Besides the usual clothing, the following are also recommended:
warm gloves and hat 
warm jacket and boots resistant to snow and rain 
light jacket or sweater 
sweat suit 
sweat socks 
tennis shoes 
shorts and tee shirts 
swimming suit 
alarm clock 
telephone 
watch 
blankets or quilts (2) 
comforter 
bedspread 
sheets, twin size–extra long (2) 
pillows & pillow cases (2) 
towels & washcloths 
laundry bags 
hangers 
flashlight 
toilet articles 
laundry soap 
bathroom cleaning supplies 
one roll of quarters for operating laundry machines 
writing materials 
study or reading lamp 
desk supplies 
trunk or box in which student may lock personal possessions 
book bag or day pack (1 required) 
instruments (music students) 
TI-83 or TI-84 calculator 
dictionary and thesaurus 
laptop computer

Although the Academy maintains a computer lab, students are encouraged to bring their own computers and printers. SeeStudent/Parent Handbook.

Students will receive additional equipment lists depending on their major.

The following are optional: 
bicycle and helmet 
hiking footwear 
stereo 
cell phone *service varies depending on your provider