University of South Florida
📍 Tampa, FL
The quick take
Most USF residence halls use Twin XL beds, but Beta and Castor use standard Twin beds. Holly residents should check the current full-size bedding guidance.
Campus matters
USF housing information differs across Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee. Start with the checklist for the campus on your assignment. This guide covers the system-level planning points and links the campus-specific sources below.
Tampa bed and room basics
- Beta and Castor use Twin mattresses.
- Most other residence halls use Twin XL mattresses.
- Holly guidance calls for full-size sheets, so verify the exact assignment before buying.
- Rooms generally include a bed, dresser, desk, chair, trash can and closet.
- Loftable beds are limited to Greek Village, Juniper, Poplar and The Village.
Pack first
Correct-size bedding, mattress protector, towels, shower caddy and shoes, laundry supplies, hangers, basic cleaning gear, a fan and an approved surge protector. Coordinate shared electronics and cleaning supplies with roommates.
Appliances and restrictions
Mini refrigerators may be no larger than 4.5 cubic feet, and microwaves may be no more than 1,000 watts. Fridges under 4.5 cu ft · 1,000-watt microwaves Appliances with exposed heating elements belong only in apartment kitchens where allowed. Confirm campus and building rules before buying anything that gets hot on purpose.
Before move-in
Review your campus checklist, confirm the room type, coordinate shared items and follow the current arrival appointment instructions.
Official sources
- USF Tampa what-to-bring list
- USF Housing FAQs
- St. Petersburg move-in checklist
- Sarasota-Manatee housing checklist
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