University of Miami

Bed and room basics

Rooms commonly provide a Twin XL bed, desk, chair, closet and dresser per resident, though newer residential colleges and apartment-style units have different layouts and amenities. Use the official community page for mattress size, bathroom arrangement, kitchen access, furniture and bed-loft details. Homemade lofts are not allowed.

Pack these first

• Bedding in the size confirmed for the assigned community
• Towels and shower supplies
• Laundry supplies, cleaning basics and hangers
• Approved electrical protection

Rules and smart skips

• Review the current Housing and Residential Life policies before buying appliances, lighting, furniture or decor.
• Coordinate permitted refrigerators, microwaves, rugs and common-room items with roommates.
• Skip homemade lofts entirely.

Before move-in

• Follow the housing portal and university email for the assigned appointment, parking credential and route.
• Bring the Cane Card and any required identification.
• New and renovated communities may use distinct traffic plans, so check the one for your building.
• Photograph the room and submit the required condition report before rearranging anything.

Official sources

• Housing and Residential Life
• Residential communities
• Move-in and move-out
• Policies and procedures

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Other Florida schools

• Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
• Florida International University Miami, FL
• University of North Florida Jacksonville, FL
• University of Florida Gainesville, FL
• University of South Florida Tampa, FL
• Florida State University Tallahassee, FL

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Keep planning

• The ultimate college dorm packing list
• The move-in day checklist
• What to coordinate with your roommate
• Shared dorm appliances: who brings what
• Dorm food budget checklist
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