Every student is provided their own:

• bed frame and mattress
• dresser
• desk and chair
• closet or wardrobe

Other amenities include:

• All windows have shades, curtains or blinds.
• Student rooms are not carpeted.
• Traditional and suite-style residence hall units are not equipped with cooking facilities. These locations will have common-area amenities such as kitchenettes with sinks, countertop space for preparation work, and microwaves and/or stove in an area accessible to all residents.

The University has two standard-sized bed in its residence halls:

• STANDARD TWIN bed - 75" by 39"
• EXTRA-LONG bed - 80" by 39"

Bed sizes by buildings:

• Residents of 1300 Residence Hall 1st through 3rd floors will have a STANDARD TWIN bed.  
• Residents of 1300 Residence Hall 4th and 5th floors, 1940 Residence Hall, Morgan Hall, Johnson & Hardwick Halls, White Hall, or Temple Towers Apartments will have a EXTRA-LONG bed.

Rooms will have either the STANDARD TWIN or EXTRA-LONG beds.

Single Rooms

• Single rooms are typically 8' x 10'.

Double Rooms and Suites

• Double rooms or bedrooms in two- or four-person suites are between 10' x 12' and 12' x 14'.

Triple Rooms

• Triple rooms are between 14' x 14' and 14' x 16'

Apartment Bedrooms

• Bedrooms in apartment units vary between 10' x 10' and 12' x 16'

Apartment Living Rooms

• Living rooms and dining areas in apartment units average 11' x 22'

A student's first year experience at Temple University is often their first experience living away from home. Students often bring items to campus based on personal preference.

• linens (sheets, pillows, blankets, towels)
• clothing and jackets/coats
• backpack and school supplies
• wallet and personal information such as a health insurance card
• electronics such as computer/laptop, headphones, gaming equipment, TV, cables/cords (you may want a cable lock to keep items secure), chargers for devices
• fan, lamp, light bulbs
• cleaning supplies and a waste basket
• laundry detergent and softener
• toiletries and medications
• appliances with automatic shut-off feature (iron, coffee maker, etc.)
• pictures, posters, other decorative items to make it your own!
• In suite spaces, you will want to connect with your roommates to determine how supplies such as a shower curtain, soap, toilet paper, etc. will be purchased/shared.
• In apartment spaces, you will want to connect with your roommates to determine how supplies such as dishes, utensils, cookware, paper towels, toilet paper, and other supplies will be purchased/shared.

Students are only permitted to bring refrigerators that are less than 3.6 cubic ft. and are EnergyStar rated/ Students are not permitted to bring their own microwave. Students can rent a MicroFridge by visiting their site at www.mymicrofridge.com.

If you have questions about a specific item and whether or not it is permitted in university housing, you should contact your Front Desk/Residential Life Office or refer to the Community Living Standards.

Some examples of prohibited items include, but are not limited to the following: 

• Appliances or any item with electrical wiring that is homemade, has been altered, without an underwriter’s label (UL), or a seal of approval from another recognized testing laboratory
• Beds (personal frames and mattresses)
• Candles, incense, wax melts, oil burners or any devices using halogen bulbs or exposed heating elements
• Electric skateboards, hoover boards, scooters (must be stored/locked outside)
• Hot pots, immersion coils, hot plates, burners, portable stoves, or any kitchen appliance in a bedroom
• Materials or mechanisms for lofting or raising beds including but not limited to any block, lift, or other device that raises the bed platform and legs above the standard height. Beds can be bunked, if the university-provided furniture allows
• Networking equipment (including but not limited to: wireless access points, routers, hubs, etc.)
• Personal microwaves, unless acquired through the Temple selected vendor, Campus Specialists Inc.
• Pets or live animals (other than certified service animals and approved assistance animals)
• Toaster Ovens, toasters, woks, rice cookers, broilers, popcorn poppers, and other cooking appliances (except when used in the kitchen area of apartment-style rooms in Temple Towers, Morgan Hall, and 1300)
• Water-filled devices (including, but not limited to: aquatic tanks, inflatable hot tubs, waterbeds, etc.)
• Firearms (e.g. guns, pistols, rifles, stun guns, air rifles, pellet guns, etc.), fireworks, knives, weapons, ammunition, gunpowder, explosives, or other material containing flammable substances, as well as replicas of any such articles or substances. This applies to all persons, even those who possess a license to carry such weapons, except for authorized Campus Safety Services and other law enforcement personnel performing official functions.

Please note that students are not permitted to bring their own microwaves unless they are ordered through our partners.

Campus Specialties, Inc. offers a refrigerator and microwave combination ("MicroFridge") rental unit for students living on-campus.

For more information about renting a MicroFridge, please visit https://www.mymicrofridge.com/. They'll deliver your unit prior to move in, making it easier for you and your family during.

How do I order?
Visit online at mymicrofridge.com or call 800-525-7307. Orders received before August 1 will be delivered prior to the start of the academic year. Orders received after August 1 will be subject to an additional $50 late fee which must be included with payment. All late orders will be delivered after the start of the academic year.

I want to order but I do not know my roommate or room assignment.
Order now and you will be guaranteed a reserved unit. If we receive an order from both you and your roommate, we will automatically cancel one of the orders and issue you a full refund.

Cancellation Policy
Orders cancelled prior to delivery will receive a full refund. Orders cancelled during the first two weeks of the academic year are subject to a $40 charge. Orders cancelled after the first two weeks of the year are non-refundable. 

MyMicrofridge: Refrigerator, Freezer, Microwave

REFRIGERATOR

• 2.13 cu. ft. fridge with interior light
• 2 wire shelves and 2 door racks (2-liter bottle storage)
• Temperature control and auto-defrost

FREEZER

• 0.74 cu. ft. freezer
• Separate zero-degree frost-free freezer provides long-term frozen food storage
• Manual defrost with 1 ice cube tray and door shelf

MICROWAVE

• 800 watts provide superior cooking
• Electronic touch pad controls with LED display and clock
• 3 cooking levels with turntable system for even cooking
• Removable 10 11/16" glass carousel