Northeastern University

📍 Boston, MA

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Quick take

Students in traditional and suite-style housing may not bring a personal microwave. If you want one, it comes through Northeastern's approved MicroFridge rental program. Apartment rules may differ.

Bed and room basics

Northeastern's Boston rooms include a bed frame with a Twin XL mattress, a desk, chair, dresser and window shade. Most rooms are doubles or triples, and some share a single closet. Housing spans traditional residence halls, suites, apartments and university-leased properties, and bathroom, kitchen, laundry and appliance rules depend on which type you land in. University furniture must stay in the room, and outside furniture is prohibited except for a desk chair.

Pack these first

One or two Twin XL sheet sets plus a Twin XL blanket or comforter and pillows
Towels and toiletries
A fan
Hangers and laundry supplies
A surge-protected outlet strip
Foldable duffels, since storage is limited and hard-sided luggage has nowhere to live

Rules and smart skips

No personal microwave in traditional and suite-style housing. Use the approved MicroFridge rental instead.
Prohibited: appliances with exposed heating coils, personal air conditioners, halogen lamps, tapestry wall hangings and weightlifting equipment.
No outside furniture except a desk chair.
Review the Guide to Residence Hall Living for the complete current list before buying anything borderline.

Before move-in

Do not book travel until the official move-in date and time arrive.
Each student receives building and parking directions with their assignment.
Housing Online may offer an arrival-change process, but alternate dates and services are not guaranteed.
Follow the assigned vehicle route and pack only what one trip can carry.
Check the ResMail address before shipping anything ahead.

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