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Mississippi College Dorm Packing List

Everything worth bringing to your Mississippi College 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.

🗓️ Move-in season: most residence halls open in early-to-mid August. Check your housing portal for your exact date and any restricted-item rules before buying appliances.
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Before you buy anything: what is actually true at Mississippi College

A generic college checklist will cost you money here. These are Mississippi College’s own published room measurements and rules — check them before you order.

Room size and rugs

Rooms run from 143 sq ft (Gunter Hall) up to 229 sq ft (East Tower). At the small end a 5×7 rug is the largest that leaves walking room — measure before ordering anything bigger.

Bed and bedding

Twin XL — Residence Life states mattresses are 80 inches long, are considered extra-long, and that XL twin sheets fit best.

Room size by building

BuildingRoom sizeLargest rug that fits
Chrestman Hall182 sq ft6×9
East Tower229 sq ft8×10
Gunter Hall143 sq ft5×7
Hederman Hall143 sq ft5×7
Mary Nelson Hall143 sq ft5×7
Quick and Cockroft-Caldwell Halls204 sq ft8×10
Ratliff Hall143 sq ft5×7
West Tower143 sq ft5×7
Whittington Hall204 sq ft8×10

Room measurements and policies published by Mississippi College, 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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