How many people may live in an apartment in the University Graduate Village Apartments? Per the RI State Fire Marshal and the URI Department of Safety and Risk Management, the maximum number of people that may live in a University Graduate Village Apartment are as follows:
- 2-bedroom apartment: 4 persons
- 3-bedroom apartment: 5 persons
Are pets permitted in the University Graduate Village Apartments? Only fish in tanks that are 20 gallons or less are allowed in any on-campus housing. Emotional Support Animals must be approved in advance by Disability, Access and Inclusion. Service Animals must be registered with Disability, Access and Inclusion.
Is there mail service at the University Graduate Village Apartments? Each apartment is assigned a US Postal Service mailbox located at the entrance to the University Graduate Village Apartments. There is also a United States Post Office located nearby at 101 Briar Lane, Kingston, RI 02881-9998.
Do the individual apartments have laundry machines? No, but there are laundry rooms located on the first floor of each building at the doors across from the bike racks. Each laundry room has two washing machines and two dryers. Laundry rooms must always be kept locked. Children should not use laundry rooms as play areas, smoking is prohibited, do not leave clothes unattended. URI is not responsible for personal items. If a machine malfunctions, please contact automatic laundry 617.969.4340 or visit their website: Automaticlaundry.com. If you’d rather hang your laundry to dry, clothes lines are located throughout the grounds.
Is parking available at the University Graduate Village Apartments? Yes, there is a parking lot surrounding the apartment complex. Residents with cars can purchase a parking permit from Transportation and Parking Services. Cars that are not registered may receive warnings, tickets, fines, and risk being towed at the owner’s expense. Vehicles are not permitted on the walkways between the apartment buildings for any reason, except for loading and unloading your car, and only for a period of no more than 20 minutes.
How do I request maintenance and pest control? For assistance with the internet, please contact URI Information & Technology Services (https://web.uri.edu/itservicedesk; 401-874-4357; Carothers Library, Room LL19). For all other maintenance and pest control requests, please contact the GHO via email, gradhse@etal.uri.edu or by telephone, 401.874.2232. Please be aware that by submitting a maintenance request, you are granting maintenance technicians permission to enter your apartment to perform the work. You do NOT need to be present when the technician(s) arrive, unless specified. Maintenance requests can take up to 30 business days to be completed, but please contact the GHO for updates on more serious or time-sensitive requests. Charges will only be incurred if damages are beyond normal wear and tear, at which point the agreement holder will be notified of the additional charges.
How can I reserve the Community Center or participate in the Community Garden? To reserve the Community Center, please use this link. If you are interested in participating in the Community Garden (May-Oct.), please email gradhse@etal.uri.edu.