Elevate My DormUniversity at Buffalo Dorm Packing List
Everything worth bringing to your University at Buffalo 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 at Buffalo
A generic college checklist will cost you money here. These are University at Buffalo’s own published room measurements and rules — check them before you order.
Room size and rugs
Rooms run from 58 sq ft (Ellicott Complex) up to 188 sq ft (Governors Complex). 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. Residence halls use an extra-long twin that UB publishes as 80" x 35.5" — narrower than the 38" Twin XL standard. All five apartment complexes use FULL beds: Creekside Village, Flickinger Court, Flint Village, Hadley Village and South Lake Village. Measure before buying bedding — this campus is not a standard 38×80.
Fridge and microwave
Residence halls are bring-your-own fridge, capped at no larger than 4.5 cubic feet. Microwaves are banned outright in the residence halls — the only legal route is a MicroFridge combination unit, which UB permits as an alternative. No microwave wattage cap is published. In all five apartment complex Do not buy a fridge for this campus.
Already in your room
Do not pack duplicates of these: A desk, chair, dresser, closet or wardrobe and bed per resident. Rates are all-inclusive — “your rates include electricity, internet, laundry and much more,” so laundry is free, no card or coins. Residence halls have no air conditioning (window units are prohibited), though Grein
Leave these at home
The residence-hall cooking ban names each item individually: air fryer, crock pot, hot plate, grilling machine, rice cooker, sandwich maker, slow cooker, toaster and microwave oven. Extension cords are banned in both the halls and the apartments — surge protectors only. Bed riser
Room size by building
| Building | Room size | Largest rug that fits |
|---|---|---|
| Ellicott Complex | 58 sq ft | 4×6 |
| Governors Complex | 188 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Greiner Hall | 188 sq ft | 6×9 |
| South Campus Halls | 124 sq ft | 5×7 |
Room measurements and policies published by University at Buffalo, 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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