Texas Christian University

📍 Fort Worth, TX

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Two bed sizes on one campus

TCU rooms are Twin XL or Full XL. Sheets bought before the assignment is visible are a coin flip, so wait for the building and bed size.

Bed and room basics

Bed size depends on the assignment: Twin XL in some rooms, Full XL in others. Room type, bathroom access, air conditioning, flooring and storage also vary by building, so wait for the assignment before buying a rug, large organizers, extra seating or shared appliances. University furniture stays in the room.

Pack these first

Bedding in the size the assignment confirms
Towels, toiletries and a shower caddy
Laundry and cleaning supplies
Hangers
Approved surge protection

Rules and smart skips

TCU suggests a single-cup coffee brewer and prohibits personal microwaves, air fryers, crockpots, hot plates, rice cookers and toasters.
Candles, halogen and lava lamps, space heaters, routers, wireless printers, smart lights and 3M strips are also prohibited.
Housing supplies limited bed rails and ladders, toilet paper, vacuums and selected printing stations, so skip buying those.

Before move-in

TCU assigns a specific time slot based on the student's move-in group.
Remaining first-year and upper-division students move on August 19, and approved early groups use earlier dates.
Confirm the individual date and room before traveling.

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DormHQ is an independent planning resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Texas Christian 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.