William & Mary

Bed and room basics

William & Mary residence halls commonly provide a Twin XL mattress, a desk and chair, and a dresser or wardrobe. Room features, air conditioning, bathroom style and furniture vary by hall, so room type, kitchen access and storage all depend on the assignment. Apartment-style assignments come with additional kitchen and bathroom requirements.

Pack these first

• The bedding size specified by Residence Life for the assigned hall
• Towels and shower supplies
• Laundry supplies and hangers
• A fan where appropriate
• Approved electrical protection

Rules and smart skips

• Review the current housing contract and prohibited-items list for appliances, decorations, lofting and furniture before buying any of them.
• Wait on bedding, rugs, organizers, furniture and shared appliances until the exact assignment is known.
• Apartment residents need cookware and bathroom items that hall residents do not.

Before move-in

• Follow the assigned move-in date and time, and the color-coded route and unloading zone.
• Complete the key or mobile-access process and follow parking instructions.
• Label belongings and bring the Tribe Card or required identification.
• Document the room condition before setting anything up.

Official sources

• Residence Life
• Residence halls
• Move-in
• Policies

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• The ultimate college dorm packing list
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• What to coordinate with your roommate
• The packing list spreadsheet
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