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Florida International University Dorm Room Dimensions
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Florida International University has room-dimension data for 7 residence halls. Published room sizes range from about 98 to 220 sq ft, with a median of 111 sq ft. Find exact width × length and square footage for each hall below, then preview your layout in the visualizer.
Everglades Hall
| Room type | Dimensions | Size |
|---|---|---|
| private | 9.6 × 11 ft | 106 sq ft |
Design this room before move-in
Start from this hall's most common layout (9.6 × 11 ft).
Open the room visualizer →Honors College @ Parkview Hall
| Room type | Dimensions | Size |
|---|---|---|
| studio | 9.6 × 11.6 ft | 111 sq ft |
Design this room before move-in
Start from this hall's most common layout (9.6 × 11.6 ft).
Open the room visualizer →Lakeview Hall | North
| Room type | Dimensions | Size |
|---|---|---|
| suite | 10.4 × 9.4 ft | 98 sq ft |
| suite | 12.4 × 11.8 ft | 146 sq ft |
Design this room before move-in
Start from this hall's most common layout (12.4 × 11.8 ft).
Open the room visualizer →Lakeview Hall | South
| Room type | Dimensions | Size |
|---|---|---|
| suite | 10.4 × 9.4 ft | 98 sq ft |
| suite | 12.4 × 11.8 ft | 146 sq ft |
Design this room before move-in
Start from this hall's most common layout (12.4 × 11.8 ft).
Open the room visualizer →Panther Hall
| Room type | Dimensions | Size |
|---|---|---|
| suite | 19.6 × 11.2 ft | 220 sq ft |
Design this room before move-in
Start from this hall's most common layout (19.6 × 11.2 ft).
Open the room visualizer →Tamiami Hall
| Room type | Dimensions | Size |
|---|---|---|
| studio | 9.6 × 11.6 ft | 111 sq ft |
Design this room before move-in
Start from this hall's most common layout (9.6 × 11.6 ft).
Open the room visualizer →University Towers
| Room type | Dimensions | Size |
|---|---|---|
| studio | 11.2 × 8.8 ft | 99 sq ft |
| studio | 14 × 9 ft | 126 sq ft |
| studio | 19.1 × 11.1 ft | 212 sq ft |
Design this room before move-in
Start from this hall's most common layout (14 × 9 ft).
Open the room visualizer →On-campus housing: 2026-27 rates & what's included
Room dimensions are only half the story — here is what FIU actually charges to live on campus, what shows up in the room before you unpack, and the appliance rules that decide what you can bring.
Heads up — this school breaks the usual rules
- Two halls are not Twin XL. Tamiami Hall and University Towers use FULL mattresses (54×80). Panther, Lakeview, Everglades and Parkview are Twin XL (36×80).
- Do not buy a mini-fridge. A refrigerator is already provided — in-suite in Panther and Lakeview, and a full kitchen in Everglades, Tamiami, University Towers and Parkview.
- Microwaves are not supplied in the suite halls, so that is the one appliance worth bringing. All cooking appliances must be used in the kitchen area only.
Buying the standard college checklist here will waste money — check your building first.
Bed size: Twin XL (36×80, adjustable-height frames) in Panther, Lakeview, Everglades and Parkview — but Tamiami Hall and University Towers use FULL mattresses (54×80).
Rates by residence hall
| Residence hall | Style | 2026-27 rate |
|---|---|---|
| Panther Hall First-year suites; four residents share a bath and an in-unit fridge. Twin XL. | Suite | $2,969/sem shared bedroom |
| Lakeview Hall Largest first-year community (~800 residents). Hall page quotes a higher $3,147/$3,934, likely the 2026-27 update. | Suite | $3,711/sem private bedroom |
| Everglades Hall 372 second-year students; full kitchen in every unit. Bedrooms 9'7" x 11'. | Apartment | $4,244/sem private bedroom |
| University Towers 482 residents. Uses FULL mattresses, not Twin XL. Studios $4,937. | Apartment | $4,766/sem private bedroom |
| Tamiami Hall 676 residents in 4BR private units. Also FULL mattresses; two baths per apartment. | Apartment | $4,876/sem private bedroom |
| Honors College @ Parkview Honors College students only; studios run $5,088/sem. | Apartment | $4,831/sem private bedroom |
Rates compiled from the university's published housing rates, August 2026. Official rates page · FIU housing
Who has to live on campusNo requirement — FIU states first-year students are not required to live on campus, though first-years get priority in room assignment. Note: FIU had not published 2026-27 rates as of August 2026, so the figures above are the latest posted (Fall 2025/Spring 2026) and are likely to rise.
What's already in the roomMattress on an adjustable-height frame, computer desk and chair, two small dressers and a closet (Towers adds a nightstand and bookshelf). Suites include an in-unit fridge and half-kitchen; apartment halls include a full kitchen plus living-room furniture. A/C, WiFi and utilities included.
Fridge & microwave rulesA refrigerator is PROVIDED in every hall — in-suite in Panther and Lakeview, full kitchen elsewhere. Microwaves are not listed as provided in the suite halls, so bring one; FIU publishes no wattage or size cap but requires cooking appliances to be used only in the kitchen area.
Leave these at homeCandles, incense, halogen lamps and open flames; extension cords; personal beds, lofts, futons, couches and oversized furniture; personal washers/dryers; hot plates, extra burners, deep fryers and personal grills; hoverboards; weapons; kegs; external antennas.
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