Fordham University

Bed and room basics

Mattresses are 36-by-80-inch Twin XL. Fordham offers traditional, suite and apartment-style housing; some buildings have kitchens and supplied refrigerators while traditional halls follow tighter appliance rules. Vacuum, lighting, headboard, toaster and microwave guidance can differ by campus or hall. Personal mattresses, furniture, lofts and self-built bed modifications are prohibited, and rugs are limited by current published dimensions.

Pack these first

• Two Twin XL sheet sets, a topper or pad, a pillow and a comforter
• Towels, toiletries and a shower caddy
• Laundry and cleaning supplies
• UL-listed surge protection
• Serial numbers recorded for valuables

Rules and smart skips

• Personal refrigerators up to 4 cubic feet are permitted only in specified halls, one per room.
• Traditional Rose Hill residents may not bring microwave ovens.
• Open-coil appliances, space heaters, portable air conditioners, electric blankets, most upholstered furniture and oversized organizers are prohibited.
• Verify the current rug dimension limits before buying one.

Before move-in

• Bring student and government identification.
• Follow the campus-specific arrival route.
• Coordinate duplicates with roommates only after the assignment is released.
• Photograph the room condition on arrival.

Official sources

• Residential Life
• What you'll need
• Move-in
• Residence halls

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