Academic Year Housing
What to Bring
| Residence Hall Room Overview | |
| List of What to Bring |
Each residence hall room is approximately 12' x 15'. This is probably the size of your room at home, but now it will be your entire house, and you'll share it with someone else. All rooms come equipped with built-in closets, storage cabinets and dressers, and include two beds, two desks with chairs and two bookcases. (Centennial Hall rooms include built in closets, and include dressers, desks with carrels/bookshelves, chairs, and beds, most of which include underbed storage space; triple rooms are sometimes furnished differently.) Window coverings and carpet are provided, along with cable and EagleNet hookups. Except for Centennial, the upperclass hall, which has semi-private bathrooms, all of the halls have common bathrooms. Students can choose to purchase lofts (as long as they are free-standing) or most can bunk their beds, creating more space. Many students buy or rent refrigerators for the year. Due to circuit limitations and DC fire safety codes, refrigerators over 5.0 cubic feet are prohibited, as are microwave ovens and all other cooking appliances. Each floor has a fully equipped kitchen for residents who wish to cook. While you are welcome to personalize your room, please use only masking tape to hang posters.
Click here to view pictures of residence hall rooms at American University.
List of What to Bring
| -- | Standard Twin Sheets and Pillow Case(s) | |
| -- | Pillow(s) | |
| -- | Blankets | |
| -- | Towels | |
| -- | Alarm Clock | |
| -- | Desk Lamp (Non-Halogen) | |
| -- | Touchtone Phone | |
| -- | Posters | |
| -- | Stereo (with earphones for quiet hours) | |
| -- | Computer with Ethernet Card (American University recommended specifications) | |
| -- | Hangers | |
| -- | Laundry Bag/Basket | |
| -- | Iron (may only be used in floor laundry room) | |
| -- | Trash Can | |
| -- | Dishes and Glasses |
NOTE: Candles and incense, used or unused, are not permitted in the residence halls.\
The above list offers suggested items. Remember, you will need far less than you imagine. Many necessities can be purchased at either the Campus Store or the Eagle's Nest, both of which are right on campus. Make your move-in motto: "When in doubt, leave it out."
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and Dining Programs is to develop a safe, culturally engaging, living-learning
community through high-quality programs and collaborative service delivery.
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environment and is committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse
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