University of Delaware
📍 Newark, DE
Quick take
University of Delaware traditional and suite-style rooms use Twin XL beds. University Courtyard Apartments use full-size beds (Full sheets). Bathroom responsibilities, air conditioning and appliance needs vary by building.
Start with the assignment
Confirm the building, room type, bathroom setup, air conditioning, elevator access and bed configuration on the official hall page.
Bed-size exception
Use Twin XL bedding for traditional and suite-style rooms. University Courtyard Apartments require full-size bedding.
What Delaware provides
Each resident receives a bed and mattress, desk, desk chair and a wardrobe, closet or drawers. Rooms include a wastebasket, recycling bin, internet and Wi-Fi. Suite and apartment bathrooms include a shower-curtain liner, but residents clean and supply those bathrooms. Triples may include bunked beds, which reduces under-bed storage. University furniture must remain in the room.
Pack first
- Correctly sized bedding
- Towels and toiletries
- Shower caddy and shoes for traditional halls
- Bathmat, toilet paper and bathroom cleaning supplies for suites and apartments
- Laundry hamper and detergent
- Hangers, desk lamp and surge protector
- Fan for a non-air-conditioned hall
- Kitchen items matched to the room type
Appliances and bed height
Delaware permits one refrigerator up to 4.5 cubic feet and one microwave up to 700 watts per bedroom. Fridges under 4.5 cu ft · 700-watt microwaves Coordinate with roommates first.
Personal lofts are prohibited. Approved bed risers may be used under individual, non-bunked beds, but the top of the mattress may not exceed five feet. Measure first. The storage bin does not get to rewrite the fire-safety rules.
Before move-in
- Confirm bed size, air conditioning and bathroom style.
- Coordinate the refrigerator, microwave and cleaning supplies.
- Review current prohibited items.
- Follow the assigned move-in and unloading instructions.
- Keep the ONEcard, room key, medication and first-night supplies accessible.
Official sources
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