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Housing
First-Year Living Guide

Room Furnishings and Measurements

Bed and Mattress

36"w X 78”l

  • Regular twin sheets will fit the bed, twin XL sheets will fit if you use a mattress topper.
  • Housing has a limited number of 82” mattresses for residents who are 6’5” and taller. These are issued in the order requested until the supply is depleted. Please email housing@vanderbilt.edu to request.
  • Lofted with 60″ maximum height from floor to bottom of bed surface; height is user adjustable.
  • Bed rails and ladders are available by request upon arrival on campus if they are not already installed.
  • To lower the height of the mattress, mallets are available by request. See the RA or Head RA (HRA) in your building. Move Crew members will NOT be able to assist with the beds.

How to Loft and Unloft Your Bed

Chests

23.5″d x 25.5″w x 29.625″h

  • Two 3-drawer chests, one with lockable drawer (bring your own padlock)

Closet with Shelves

  • Wire shelving

Data Port

  • 1 per room

Desk

  • 23.5″d x 26.75″w x 29.625″h

Desk Chair

  • Two-position, with upholstered seat and back

Electrical

  • 1 double outlet per resident
  • We suggest a power strip with surge protector for additional plugs

Lighting

  • Overhead fluorescent

Mirror

  • Full-length
  • 1 per room

Recycling Bin

  • 1 per room

Robe Hook

  • 1 per resident

Towel Bar/Hook

  • 1 per resident

Trash Can

  • 1 per room

Window Treatment

  • Mini-blinds

Room Measurements

Residence HallYear Built/RenovatedTypical Room SizeRoom FlooringWindows*Closet
Crawford House2006191–235 sq. ft.Hard-surface41"w x 67"hOpening is 35"w x 82"h; 58"w x 23"d
East House2006156–290 sq. ft.Hard-surface36.5"w x 64"hOpening is 23"d x 54"w; Hinged door 39"d x 50"w
Gillette House2007136–220 sq. ft.Hard-surface44"w x 62.5"hOpening is 24"w x 80"h; 48"w x 32.5"d
Hank Ingram House2008167–269 sq. ft.Hard-surface41"w x 67"hOpening is 35"w x 82"h; 58"w x 23"d
Memorial House2007136–245 sq., ft.Hard-surface45"w x 65"hOpening is 23.5"d x 61"w; Hinged door 33.5"d x 57.5"w
Murray House2007196–315 sq. ft.Hard-surface41"w x 67"hOpening is 35"w x 82"h; 58"w x 23"d
North House2006111–310 sq. ft.Hard-surface47.5"w x 67"hOpening is 23"d x 62"w; Hinged door 46"d x 50"w
Stambaugh House2007201–310 sq. ft.Hard-surface41"w x 67"hOpening is 35"w x 82"h; 58"w x 23"d
Sutherland House2006201–290 sq. ft.Hard-surface41"w x 67"hOpening is 35"w x 82"h; 58"w x 23"d
West House2006140–235 sq. ft.Hard-surface34.5"w x 63.5"hOpening is 23"d x 57"w; Hinged door 44"d x 45"w

*Windows are between 28″ and 34″ from the floor. This measurement varies from building to building and in some cases from room to room.

University furniture may not be removed from the room. We strongly advise students to move in and survey their rooms before deciding whether to bring additional furniture. Space is limited and university-provided furniture may not be removed in order to make room for students’ furniture.