Elevate My DormFlorida Atlantic University Dorm Packing List
Everything worth bringing to your Florida Atlantic University dorm — organized by category, checkable, and printable. Before you pack, check your exact room size and lay the room out free so everything you buy actually fits.
Before you buy anything: what is actually true at Florida Atlantic University
A generic college checklist will cost you money here. These are Florida Atlantic University’s own published room measurements and rules — check them before you order.
Room size and rugs
Rooms run from 91 sq ft (Parliament Hall (PAR)) up to 109 sq ft (Glades Park Towers (GPT)). At the small end a 4×6 rug is the largest that leaves walking room — measure before ordering anything bigger.
Bed and bedding
Twin XL (36" x 80") in Boca Palms Wing, Glades Park Towers, Heritage Park Towers, Indian River Towers, Parliament Hall, University Village, Atlantic Park Towers and Talon Hall. FULL-SIZE bedding in Innovation Village Apartments North and South (IVAN and IVAS). Parliament Hall beds are permanently lo Measure before buying bedding — this campus is not a standard 38×80.
Fridge and microwave
It depends entirely on the building, and four already supply one: Innovation Village and University Village (full-size kitchen refrigerators), Atlantic Park Towers and Residence Hall 3 (7.4 cubic foot top-mount fridges), and Talon Hall (full-size fridge and microwave). Everywhere else it is bring-yo Anything over 4.2 cu ft will be sent home.
Already in your room
Do not pack duplicates of these: A bed, desk, desk chair and dresser in every room; Indian River Towers, University Village and Innovation Village add common-area furnishings. High-speed internet is included in the housing rate, wired and wireless, plus basic cable TV in each suite. Laundry is free in every buil
Leave these at home
Fireworks, hot plates, incense, candles (unless the wicks are clipped to the wax) and open flames, plus any heating unit with an open flame or heating element. LED Strip Lighting Tape by name, non-LED lights generally, and halogen lamps. Wireless access points, routers and hubs.
Room size by building
| Building | Room size | Largest rug that fits |
|---|---|---|
| Glades Park Towers (GPT) | 109 sq ft | 4×6 |
| Heritage Park Towers (HPT) | 109 sq ft | 4×6 |
| Indian River Towers (IRT) | 101 sq ft | 4×6 |
| Innovation Village Apartments North (IVAN) | 105 sq ft | 4×6 |
| Innovation Village Apartments South (IVAS) | 105 sq ft | 4×6 |
| Parliament Hall (PAR) | 91 sq ft | 4×6 |
| Residence Halls at Jupiter | 108 sq ft | 4×6 |
| University Village Apartments (UVA) | 106 sq ft | 4×6 |
Room measurements and policies published by Florida Atlantic University, compiled August 2026. Always confirm with the housing office before buying.
Bedding
Bath
Desk & Study
Storage & Organization
Laundry
Tech & Power
Snacks & Kitchen
Health & Essentials
Decor & Comfort
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