Louisiana State University

📍 Baton Rouge, LA

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Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge Campus

Most LSU beds are Twin XL, but the university instructs students to check the assigned building page for measurements.

Campus scope

This guide covers LSU Residential Life in Baton Rouge. Other LSU campuses operate separate housing programs and should not share this guide.

Confirm the building and bed

LSU offers residence halls for first-year students and apartment options for continuing students. Most mattresses are Twin XL, but LSU's packing guidance also references Twin beds and tells residents to use the assigned building page for measurements.

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Check the building page before purchasing sheets, a mattress protector, topper or risers. LSU prohibits personal bed risers; loft preferences for eligible university beds are handled through the official process.

LSU packing priorities

Correctly sized sheets, topper and protector
Comforter, pillows and pillowcases
Towels, shower shoes and caddy
Laundry basket, detergent and cleaning supplies
Grounded three-prong power strip or approved surge protector
Rain gear, flashlight, charging bank and storm-ready basics
Compact storage after confirming room measurements
Roommate-approved microwave or mini-fridge only within LSU's current limits

Leave these home

LSU lists personal bed risers, candles, incense, wax products, halogen lamps, space heaters, personal air conditioners, wireless routers, and many countertop cooking appliances as prohibited.

Review the current LSU packing list →

LSU move-in

Choose an arrival appointment in the housing portal.
Review the room assignment under "My Details."
Print the official arrival hang tag when instructed.
Bring the Tiger Card or follow temporary-key procedures.
Label each box with first initial, last name, room and box count.
Bring a hand truck, dolly or wagon even when rolling carts are available.
Follow the building-specific route and staging instructions.
Keep the number and type of vehicles within the current rules.

Read current LSU move-in instructions →

Official sources

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🛏️ Mattress size confirmed? Use the DormHQ bedding guide →

✅ Ready to plan? Use the assigned LSU building to set the bed size, bathroom supplies, appliances and arrival tasks.

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Keep planning

DormHQ is an independent planning resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Louisiana State University. School names are used only to identify the housing information being summarized. Housing details change, so always confirm specifics in the official university housing portal before purchasing size-specific items.