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West Virginia University Dorm Packing List

Everything worth bringing to your West Virginia 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 West Virginia University

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

Room size and rugs

Rooms measure about 242 sq ft (Oakland Hall). At the small end a 8×10 rug is the largest that leaves walking room — measure before ordering anything bigger.

Bed and bedding

Three sizes. WVU’s own linen page: Seneca Hall is standard twin (38" x 75"), Oakland Apartments are extra-long full (54" x 80"), and “all other halls” are extra-long twin (38" x 80"). Note that Oakland Hall is a different building from Oakland Apartments. Do not buy Twin XL sheets here.

Fridge and microwave

Bring your own or rent. A personal refrigerator is allowed as long as it does not exceed 3.2 cubic feet and 10 amps. Standalone microwaves are banned campus-wide — only a combination refrigerator/microwave unit is permitted, so either buy a combo or rent one through My MicroFridge (order by 1 August Anything over 3.2 cu ft will be sent home.

Already in your room

Do not pack duplicates of these: The contract specifies a bed, desk, mattress, drawer space and closet space, plus a reasonable amount of light, heat and hot water. Seneca Hall studio apartments include a full kitchen with cabinets, microwave, stove and a full-size refrigerator, a living room with sofa and flat

Leave these at home

Any open-flame object including candles burnt or unburnt and incense, plus candle wax warmers and scented oil plug-ins. Halogen lamps, lava lamps, immersion coils and space heaters. LED adhesive strip lights. Hot plates, toasters, ovens, toaster ovens and air fryers. Standalone m

Room measurements and policies published by West Virginia 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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