University of Kansas

Bed and furniture basics

Most residence-hall mattresses are 36 x 80-inch Twin XL. KU apartments have notable exceptions:

• Some Jayhawker Towers two-person apartments in Towers A and D use Full beds, about 54 x 74 inches.
• McCarthy Hall private bedrooms use Queen beds, 60 x 80 inches.
• Stouffer Place room types may use Twin XL or Full beds.

Bedroom furnishings generally include a bed, desk, chair, dresser space, closet and window coverings. Suite and apartment living-room furnishings vary. KU also offers approved bed-configuration requests for eligible rooms.

Pack first

Correct-size bedding, mattress protector, pillows, towels, shower supplies, shower shoes, laundry gear, hangers, a fan, desk or floor lamp and cleaning supplies. Suite and apartment residents should bring toilet paper and bathroom-cleaning supplies.

Before buying bulky items

Review the hall's furniture dimensions and floor plan. Some KU communities vary enough that measuring after move-in is smarter than ordering storage based on vibes.

Before move-in

• Confirm the building and room type.
• Match the exact bed size on the furniture page.
• Submit an eligible bed-configuration request by the posted deadline.
• Follow the current arrival instructions.
• Coordinate shared kitchen and cleaning items.

Official sources

• KU Housing and Residence Life
• What to bring
• Furniture and bed configurations
• Furniture dimensions

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