Elevate My DormRochester Institute of Technology Dorm Packing List
Everything worth bringing to your Rochester Institute of Technology 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 Rochester Institute of Technology
A generic college checklist will cost you money here. These are Rochester Institute of Technology’s own published room measurements and rules — check them before you order.
Room size and rugs
Rooms measure about 73 sq ft (Global Village). At the small end a 4×6 rug is the largest that leaves walking room — measure before ordering anything bigger.
Bed and bedding
Not uniform, and the published width is 36", not 38". RIT prints “Twin XL mattress (7.25" x 36" x 80")” for Global Village and “80" x 36" x 26"” for Perkins Green. Full-size exceptions: University Commons (all rooms), Global Village studios, and the RIT Inn (two double beds). Riverknoll is mostly un Measure before buying bedding — this campus is not a standard 38×80.
Fridge and microwave
Provided free in every residence hall and RIT Inn room — “a microfridge (microwave/refrigerator/freezer) is provided in each room. Additional personal microwaves or refrigerators are not allowed.” No size or wattage cap is published because personal units are banned outright, and both “microwaves” a Do not buy a fridge for this campus.
Already in your room
Do not pack duplicates of these: A bed, desk with drawers, chair, dresser, closet or wardrobe, a recycling can and wastebasket, and a MicroFridge. Buildings advertise air conditioning, free Wi-Fi, ethernet jacks and card access, and laundry is free in all RIT housing — roughly 140 washers and dryers across seven
Leave these at home
Any appliance intended for cooking — RIT names rice makers, toasters, toaster ovens, Instant Pots and air fryers. Electric blankets, microwaves, mini-fridges, extension cords and multi-plug adapters, portable space heaters, halogen lamps and bulbs of 300 watts or more, non-LED ho
Room measurements and policies published by Rochester Institute of Technology, 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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