University of Minnesota Twin Cities
📍 Minneapolis, MN
Quick take
Most University of Minnesota Twin Cities housing uses Twin XL beds, but Keeler Apartments use standard full beds. Check the exact building before the sheet-shopping spree begins.
Campus and housing overview
University housing is spread across several Twin Cities neighborhoods:
- Superblock: Centennial, Frontier, Pioneer, and Territorial
- University Avenue: 17th Avenue, Sanford, Keeler, and Wilkins
- East River: Comstock and Yudof
- West Bank: Middlebrook and the West Bank Townhouses
- St. Paul: Bailey and nearby cooperative housing options
The Minneapolis and St. Paul areas are connected by campus transit. Location, dining access, bathroom style, and room layout vary by building, so the assigned building page is your best friend here.
Bed and room basics
Most residence halls plus Wilkins and Yudof Apartments use Twin XL sheets. Keeler Apartments use standard full sheets.
Most university rooms include an extra-long Twin bed (except Keeler), a closet or wardrobe and dresser, a desk and chair, window coverings, TV and internet connections, smoke detectors and sprinklers, and trash and recycling containers. Bring your own 8-gallon trash bags. Standard beds provide up to about 27 inches of storage underneath, though lofting and bunking options depend on the room.
Bathrooms and kitchens
Bathroom setup varies by building and room type. Residence hall students should plan for a shower caddy, shower shoes, towels, and toiletries unless their assignment says otherwise. Most buildings have community kitchens with a stovetop, oven, microwave, sink, and counter space. Keeler and Wilkins Apartments are exceptions because apartment kitchens are built into the units.
Pack these first
- Bedding that matches the assigned building
- Mattress protector or topper
- Pillows, comforter, and an extra blanket
- Shower caddy, shower shoes, and towels
- Laundry basket, detergent, and stain remover
- Desk lamp and charging setup
- A fan for warmer days
- Winter coat, hat, gloves, wool socks, and waterproof boots
- An umbrella and boot tray
Minnesota does all four seasons with enthusiasm. Sometimes your coat and your fan will both feel like reasonable choices.
Appliance rules and smart skips
For residence halls: refrigerators must be 4.3 cubic feet or smaller, and microwaves must be 700 watts or less. Fridges under 4.3 cu ft · 700-watt microwaves Appliances with exposed heating elements are prohibited. Skip air fryers, slow cookers, rice cookers, pressure cookers, toasters, toaster ovens, hotplates, electric grills, and similar appliances. Do not bring a personal wireless router or air conditioner. Candles, incense, electric fireplaces, weapons, fireworks, and dry erase boards are prohibited. Fish in tanks up to 10 gallons are allowed; other pets require applicable university approval.
Before move-in
- Open the Housing Portal and confirm the building, room type, and roommate information.
- Review the building page for bathroom style, bed configuration, amenities, and lofting exceptions.
- Decide who is bringing the refrigerator, microwave, rug, and cleaning supplies.
- Pack for move-in first, then add extras after seeing the room.
- Review current parking, unloading, and check-in instructions before arrival.
Official sources
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