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Texas Christian University Dorm Packing List

Everything worth bringing to your Texas Christian 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 Texas Christian University

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

Room size and rugs

Rooms run from 81 sq ft (King HallFirst-Year | Co-ed by Suite | Residents: 166) up to 228 sq ft (Foster HallFirst-Year | Co-ed by Suite | Residents: 192). At the small end a 4×6 rug is the largest that leaves walking room — measure before ordering anything bigger.

Room size by building

BuildingRoom sizeLargest rug that fits
Clark HallFirst-Year | Co-ed by Wing | Residents: 213175 sq ft6×9
Colby HallFirst-Year | All Female | Residents: 331175 sq ft6×9
Foster HallFirst-Year | Co-ed by Suite | Residents: 192228 sq ft8×10
Hays HallCo-ed by Suite | Residents: 16388 sq ft4×6
Hill & Walsh HallsFirst-Year | Co-ed by Suite | Residents: 292160 sq ft6×9
King HallFirst-Year | Co-ed by Suite | Residents: 16681 sq ft4×6
McCart ApartmentsCo-ed by Apartment | Residents: 24110 sq ft5×7
Milton Daniel HallMixed Classification | Co-ed by Wing | Residents: 298165 sq ft6×9
Molly Reid Hall (formerly GrandMarc Apartments)Co-ed by Apartment | Residents: 560108 sq ft4×6
Moncrief HallFirst-Year | Co-ed by Suite | Residents: 229175 sq ft6×9
Samuelson & Carter HallsFirst-Year | Co-ed by Suite | Residents: 31481 sq ft4×6
Sherley HallFirst-Year | Co-ed by Wing | Residents: 315175 sq ft6×9
Tom Brown/Pete Wright ApartmentsCo-ed by Apartment | Residents: 296110 sq ft5×7
Waits HallFirst-Year | Co-ed by Suite | Residents: 210216 sq ft8×10

Room measurements and policies published by Texas Christian University, compiled August 2026. Always confirm with the housing office before buying.

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Desk & Study

Storage & Organization

Laundry

Tech & Power

Snacks & Kitchen

Health & Essentials

Decor & Comfort

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