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Belmont University Dorm Packing List

Everything worth bringing to your Belmont University 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 Belmont University

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

Room size and rugs

Rooms run from 80 sq ft (Belmont Commons) up to 273 sq ft (Wright Hall). At the small end a 4×6 rug is the largest that leaves walking room — measure before ordering anything bigger.

Bed and bedding

Twin XL (“extra long twin”) everywhere it is stated. The freshman halls list “2 Twin XL beds with lofting capabilities,” the suites list “2 extra long twin beds,” and the apartments list “twin bed with extra long mattress.” ⚠ Fannie Hewlett Hall and Jack Benz Hall list only “Studio Loft Bed” with no

Fridge and microwave

Bring your own — Belmont does not provide appliance rental. The fridge cap is stated two ways: “less than 4 cubic feet and 1.8 amps” with Energy Star qualification required on the packing materials, and “4.0 cubic feet” in the Handbook — buy under 4.0 to be safe. Microwaves are 800 watts or less on Anything over 4 cu ft will be sent home.

Already in your room

Do not pack duplicates of these: Standard rooms have two Twin XL beds with lofting capabilities, two dressers, two desks and two chairs, plus wardrobes in Kennedy, Maddox, Patton/Bear House, Potter, Thrailkill and Wiseman. The rate is inclusive: laundry, utilities, cable and internet are all included, and laundr

Leave these at home

Coffee makers with an exposed heating element or warming plate, toasters, toaster ovens, convection ovens, electric skillets, waffle or crepe pans, hot plates, hamburger makers, space heaters, electric blankets, Easy Bake Ovens, and — named explicitly — Instant Pots, pressure coo

Room size by building

BuildingRoom sizeLargest rug that fits
Belmont Commons80 sq ft4×6
Hail Hall225 sq ft8×10
Heron Hall163 sq ft6×9
Hillside Apartments99 sq ft4×6
Kennedy Hall259 sq ft8×10
Maddox Hall240 sq ft8×10
Patton Hall & Bear House256 sq ft8×10
Pembroke Hall224 sq ft8×10
Potter Hall256 sq ft8×10
Russell Hall Suites256 sq ft8×10
Thrailkill Hall256 sq ft8×10
Wiseman Apartments100 sq ft4×6
Wiseman Suites100 sq ft4×6
Wright Hall273 sq ft8×10

Room measurements and policies published by Belmont University, 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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