University of Houston

📍 Houston, TX

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You may not need a microwave

Most UH residences already provide microwave access in rooms, suites or community kitchens, and UH says students often do not need to bring one.

Bed and room basics

UH runs traditional halls, suites, apartments and lofts, and bed size, bathrooms, kitchens and supplied appliances differ across all of them. Check the assigned community page before buying bedding or a refrigerator, and hold off on rugs, organizers and furniture until the room type is known. The dorm bed size guide helps if the listing is ambiguous.

Pack these first

Bedding once the community confirms the size
Towels, toiletries and a shower caddy
Laundry and cleaning supplies
Hurricane season supplies and something for Houston heat
Approved surge protection

Rules and smart skips

Skip the microwave until you confirm the assigned residence does not already provide access.
Open-coil appliances, air fryers, toaster ovens, hot plates and heaters are prohibited.
Non-battery string lights, hoverboards and unapproved pets are also prohibited.

Before move-in

Move-in appointments are selected in advance through the housing portal.
All communities except Bayou Oaks check in at the Campus Recreation and Wellness Center. Bayou Oaks residents go directly to their hall.
Set up the Mobile Cougar Card first.
Follow the color-coded traffic signs and move the vehicle after unloading.

Official sources

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DormHQ is an independent planning resource and is not affiliated with or endorsed by University of Houston. 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.