Elevate My DormUNC Chapel Hill Dorm Packing List
Everything worth bringing to your University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 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 University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
A generic college checklist will cost you money here. These are University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill’s own published room measurements and rules — check them before you order.
Room size and rugs
Rooms run from 150 sq ft (Avery) up to 216 sq ft (Craige North). At the small end a 6×9 rug is the largest that leaves walking room — measure before ordering anything bigger.
Bed and bedding
36" wide x 80" long x 6" deep, uniform campus-wide — verified identically on Old East (the oldest state-university building in the country), the suite hall Avery, and Ram Village 1. The 36" width is two inches narrower than the 38" Twin XL most bedding sets assume. Beds are loftable with 55" of unde Measure before buying bedding — this campus is not a standard 38×80.
Fridge and microwave
Bring your own, capped at one small refrigerator per student at 4.5 cubic feet by manufacturer measurement. MicroFridge units offered through the RHA’s preferred vendors are approved as a rental route. There is no stated microwave wattage cap, but the electrical limits govern: a room is limited to 1 Anything over 4.5 cu ft will be sent home.
Already in your room
Do not pack duplicates of these: One closet or wardrobe, a dresser, desk and chair, window blinds, a twin bed with XL mattress, and wired and wireless internet. Laundry is free — Auxiliary Services states there is no charge for either the washers or the dryers. On air conditioning, UNC says all halls have either
Leave these at home
Personal air conditioners, candles and open-flame items, incense, live cut trees, ceiling fans, crock pots and Instant Pots, deep fryers, electric frying pans, griddles and woks, rice cookers, hot plates, toaster ovens, hot oil popcorn poppers, halogen bulbs and lamps, multiple-b
Room size by building
| Building | Room size | Largest rug that fits |
|---|---|---|
| Alderman | 192 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Alexander | 180 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Avery | 150 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Carmichael | 169 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Cobb | 168 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Connor | 168 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Craige | 156 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Craige North | 216 sq ft | 8×10 |
| Ehringhaus | 156 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Everett | 180 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Graham | 180 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Grimes | 195 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Hardin | 216 sq ft | 8×10 |
| Hinton James | 156 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Horton | 216 sq ft | 8×10 |
| Joyner | 180 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Kenan | 192 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Koury | 216 sq ft | 8×10 |
| Lewis | 180 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Mangum | 195 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Manly | 195 sq ft | 6×9 |
| McClinton | 156 sq ft | 6×9 |
| McIver | 192 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Morrison | 170 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Old East | 168 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Old West | 168 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Parker | 169 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Ruffin Jr | 195 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Spencer | 150 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Stacy | 180 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Teague | 169 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Winston | 168 sq ft | 6×9 |
Room measurements and policies published by University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 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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