Elevate My DormUniversity of the South (Sewanee) Dorm Packing List
Everything worth bringing to your University of the South (Sewanee) 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 the South (Sewanee)
A generic college checklist will cost you money here. These are University of the South (Sewanee)’s own published room measurements and rules — check them before you order.
Room size and rugs
Rooms run from 76 sq ft (Trezevant Hall) up to 195 sq ft (Hunter 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, uniform campus-wide. Sewanee says it twice in its own words — bring “twin XL bedding as there are twin XL beds present in all residence halls,” and “the beds in each hall are twin XL.” Verified individually on Ayres, Courts, Humphreys, Cannon and Smith. Beds are height-adjustable for under-
Fridge and microwave
Bring your own — no rental program is advertised. The caps are unusually specific: one mini fridge no larger than 4.4 cubic feet per bedroom for singles or doubles, or two for triples and quads, and one microwave per room at a maximum of 800 watts. Ayres, Cannon, Smith, Courts and Humphreys all have Anything over 4.4 cu ft will be sent home.
Already in your room
Do not pack duplicates of these: Each resident gets a twin XL bed, desk and desk chair, dresser and closet space. Much of the furniture is built in — Courts has built-in dressers, desks and 45-inch closet rods, and Smith has built-in doorless closets and bookcases. Laundry is free, though students bring their ow
Leave these at home
Slow cookers, crockpots, pressure cookers, hot plates, toaster ovens, deep fat fryers, air fryers, electric grills and skillets, bread makers, stand-alone freezers, personal outdoor grills, coffee pots without auto shut-off, and multi-cookers. The What to Bring page separately li
Room size by building
| Building | Room size | Largest rug that fits |
|---|---|---|
| Benedict Hall | 80 sq ft | 4×6 |
| Cleveland Hall | 114 sq ft | 5×7 |
| Courts Hall | 180 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Hunter Hall | 195 sq ft | 6×9 |
| McCrady Hall | 98 sq ft | 4×6 |
| Trezevant Hall | 76 sq ft | 4×6 |
Room measurements and policies published by University of the South (Sewanee), 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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