South Dakota State University

Bed and room basics

Residence hall rooms use Twin XL mattresses and generally include a loftable bed, desk, chair, dresser, and closet. Residence halls also provide shared cleaning tools, laundry facilities, and community kitchen access. Meadows apartments have different layouts and Twin beds.

Pack these first

• Twin XL bedding for residence halls
• Warm layers, winter boots, and a compact fan
• Laundry, shower, and desk supplies

Rules and smart skips

• Electric bikes and scooters cannot be stored inside residence hall buildings.
• Use the assigned community page for appliance limits.
• Coordinate shared items before shopping.

Brookings winter is fully capable of turning a ten-minute walk into a character-building exercise.

Before move-in

• Confirm the campus, building, room type, mattress, and included furniture.
• Read the current move-in guide and prohibited-items list.
• Divide shared purchases with roommates before anyone orders three microwaves.
• Measure the room before buying rugs, drawers, or furniture.

Official sources

• What to bring
• Housing and Residential Life

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