Need a Refrigerator or Microwave for Your Snacks?
| King Fridge Rentals offers a “MicroFridge” combination that includes a refrigerator, freezer, and microwave all in one unit. Using a one-plug system, this unit does not monopolize your outlets and provides plenty of storage space for your snacks and drinks. The unit is placed directly into your room and is ready to be plugged in upon your arrival. Microwaves cannot be used in residence hall rooms unless purchased through this vendor. Individual refrigerators are also available. |  |
| King Fridge Rentals | |
| www.kingfridge.com | |
| 1-866-406-8035 |
Want to Purchase or Rent Your Very Own, Non-University-Issued Comfort Mattress?
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University Mattress provides a variety of products from mattress pads, pillows, and covers to purchasing your own comfort mattresses. Rental and storage options are available for mattresses as well as an assortment of mattress pads, pillows, and covers. This service is unavailable for residents of Nebraska Hall. |
| University Mattress | |
| www.universitymattress.com | |
| 1-888-U-MATT-4-U |
Want to Make Your Bed Into a Loft?
| Campus Loft offers pre-installed lofts to students living in the residence halls. Lofts provide approximately four to five feet of extra space under your bed, which allows for storage or for placement your desk underneath for private study. Students placed into temporary triples for the fall semester should not rent a loft as one will be provided. This service is unavailable for Centennial and Nebraska Halls. Students cannot bring or build their own loft. |  |
| Campus Loft | |
| www.877bedloft.com | |
| 1-877-BED-LOFT |
Want Great Discounts at Local and Internet Retail Locations?
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Student Advantage provides a discount number and logo that are placed on your student ID card and can be used to save up to 50 percent at hundreds of locations. The savings can also be applied to online shopping. Retailers include Linens-n-Things, AMC Theatres, Urban Outfitters, Domino’s Pizza, Armani Exchange, Amtrak, and Target.com. |
| Student Advantage | |
| www.studentadvantage.com/AU | |
| 1-877.2JOINSA |
| eSuds allows students to check online if washers and dryers are available in specific laundry rooms, use their student ID to activate and pay for wash and dry cycles, and receive electronic notification that the wash and dry cycles are complete. Laundry facilities are located in each residence hall and paying for laundry is as simple as using EagleBuck$. |  |
| eSuds | |
| www.american.edu/esuds | |
Like to Keep Up-to-Date on Local and World News?
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The USA Today Newspaper Readership Program provides the Washington Post, USA Today, and New York Times daily to all residence halls on campus for free. Newspaper stands are located in your residence hall lobby. |
| USA Today Newspaper Readership Program | |
| www.usatoday.com | |
Want to Get a Gift for a Special Someone?
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1-800-flowers.com offers flower delivery to the residence halls for back-to-school smiles or any special occasion. Simply enter “American” into the promotion code portion of the order form for a 15 percent discount. |
| 1-800-flowers.com | |
| www.1800flowers.com | |
Looking to Protect Your Computer While Keeping Your Room Safe From Fires?
| Fire Shield Surge Strips are designed to sense damage caused by overloading, overheating, or other unintentional misuse and shut off power safely before a fire can start. Take advantage of the American University 10 percent discount by entering “AU1” as your discount code at the online checkout. |  |
| Fire Shield | |
| www.fireshield.com | |
| 1-800-780-4323 |
Want to Insure Your Personal Property?
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The Student Personal Property Plan is officially recognized at more than 1600 colleges and universities in the United States. For pennies a day you are protected against financial hardships caused by loss of your property. The plan includes insurance for theft, fire, flood, vandalism, natural disasters and accidental damage. |
| National Student Services | |
| www.nssinc.com | |
| 1-800-256-6774 |
Parents: Want to Send Your Student Some Extra Love and Support?
| The Residence Hall Association partners with On Campus Marketing to offer your student a variety of gift packs. These packs are a great way to welcome your student to college or wish them good luck in their finals. Kits include a variety of snacks and a personalized note from you. |  |
| American University Residence Hall Association | |
| www.aurha.org | |
| 202-885-1RHA (202-885-1742) |
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