University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
📍 Urbana-Champaign, IL
The quick take
Illinois residence halls generally use extra-long Twin mattresses and include core furniture. The hall-specific furniture page is your best friend before storage shopping.
What is provided
Rooms generally include desks with drawers, desk chairs, beds with Twin XL mattresses, blinds, locking closets, wireless internet, a smoke detector and a wastebasket. Furniture types, dimensions and bed configurations vary by hall.
Pack first
- Twin XL sheets, mattress protector and topper
- Pillows and blanket
- Towels, shower shoes and a water-resistant caddy
- Clothing for warm weather and very cold weather
- Laundry supplies and hangers
- Fan for a non-air-conditioned hall
- Basic cleaning supplies
- Approved surge protector
- Painter's tape, poster putty or permitted removable strips
Leave home
Do not bring personal lofts, room dividers or furniture modifications. Wireless routers, 3D printers, halogen lamps and high-wattage cooking appliances with exposed heating elements are prohibited in residence halls. A small refrigerator may be allowed or rented, but coordinate it with your roommate first.
Before move-in
- Open your specific hall page.
- Check furniture dimensions and default bed height.
- Coordinate the refrigerator, television and other shared items.
- Review current move-in and insurance guidance.
Illinois winters are not interested in the cute summer-only wardrobe you packed in August. Plan layers.
Official sources
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