What to Bring

Recommended Items

• Alarm clock
• Bed linens, pillows, and blanket (go here to find your bed size)
• Cleaning supplies
• Clothes hangers (hanging space is limited)
• Hygiene products and grooming appliances (soap, deodorant, hair dryer, curling iron, and etc.)
• Iron (with automatic shut-off) and ironing board
• Kitchen utensils and supplies (the Gardens, the Woods, the Cove, and University Place)
• Lamp
• Laundry products
• Microwave (less than 1,000 watts); microwaves provided in University Place and the Cove.
• Paper products - paper towels, bathroom and facial tissues
• Refrigerator - 4.6-cubic-foot limit and approved by Underwriters Laboratories (UL); full-size refrigerators are provided for residents in the Gardens, the Woods, the Cove, and University Place
• Single-serve coffee maker (e.g. Keurig)
• Small vacuum cleaner
• Television (non-mounted) with streaming capabilities
• Towels and toiletries; shower curtain for the Gardens, the Woods, 
• Underwriters Laboratories (UL) approved power-strip (FM and ETL also okay)
• Umbrella
• Wastebasket with plastic bags

Items Not to Bring

• Candles, incense, and candle/wax warmers
• Decorative alcohol containers
• Electric blankets/electric mattress pads
• Electric heaters
• Electric-powered scooters (e.g. Hoverboards)
• Grills (charcoal and gas)
• Halogen, neon, black, or lava lamps/lights
• Lamps or other electrical devices with secondary outlet built-in
• Over-the-door hanging items/devices
• Pets (other than fish in a tank of 10 gallons or less)
• Self-adhesive LED light strips
• Small kitchen appliances (e.g. deep or air fryers, toaster/toaster oven, etc., and any items with an open heating element)
• Upholstered furniture (e.g., couches, futons, chairs, bean bags, etc.)
• Weapons, firearms, replicas, water guns, or airsoft guns
• Wireless routers and Internet switches

Permitted Items in Apartment Kitchens Only
(University Place, the Woods and the Gardens)

• Air fryers
• Coffee makers
• Crock pots
• Electric grills (e.g. George Foreman)
• Induction cooking surface (e.g. NuWave)
• Kettle
• Rice cookers
• Sandwich makers
• Toasters/toaster ovens

Items Not Recommended. Use with Caution Only
(Frequently resulting in damage billing charges)

• Glitter
• Sticky blue putty for walls
• Poster mount adhesives or 3M adhesive devices (unless removed properly)

University Housing has two different bed sizes, extra-long twin and full. Your assignment determines which size you will have. Before purchasing bed linens, make sure you confirm the right size. Please be aware if your housing assignment changes, it may also affect the bed linens you need to purchase.

Extra-long twin size beds (36" x 80")

Mattress is 36" x 80". Bed springs can be adjusted to allow up to 31" of storage space underneath except for Elvington Loop. For buildings on Elvington Loop (Chanticleer, DeCenzo, Singleton-Young, and Tradition), the space underneath is 33.5" at the highest level.

• Chanticleer Hall
• DeCenzo Hall
• Singleton-Young Hall
• Tradition Hall
• Eaglin Hall
• Ingle Hall
• The Gardens - Azalea and Magnolia halls
• The Woods - Cypress, Dogwood, Elm, Maple, Oak and Palmetto halls
• Grand Strand 104 and 106 - double bedrooms (noted by A1, A2, C1 or C2 at the end of the room assignment)
• The Cove 1130, 1134, 1146, and 1150 - double bedrooms (noted by A1, A2, D1 or D2 at the end of the room assignment)

Full-size beds (54" x 75")

Mattress is 54" x 75". Space underneath the bed can vary based on the type of bed in the bedroom. Wood slat beds have approximately 16" of storage space underneath and spring-style beds have approximately 32" of storage space underneath.

• Blue Ridge - all bedrooms
• Piedmont - all bedrooms
• Grand Strand 108, 112, 114 and 116 - all bedrooms
• Grand Strand 104 and 106 - single bedrooms
• Low Country - all bedrooms
• Sandhills - all bedrooms
• The Cove 1138 - all bedrooms
• The Cove 1130, 1134, 1146, and 1150 - single bedrooms

We often get asked about specific measurements of spaces, areas of a room, or specific items in rooms. Below are some of the most common requests. 

All measurements on this page are approximations and based on the average room. Bedrooms and furniture can vary between bedrooms, suites, apartments, and communities. *These measurements are meant to be a general guideline and estimate. Exact measurements may vary based on specific room location and layout.

Chanticleer, DeCenzo, Singleton-Young, and Tradition Halls

• Bedroom: 11' length x 13' width/depth
• Closet: 35.5" length x 29.5" width/depth x 95" height
  • The top bar is 10.5" from top
  • The shelf is 32" from the top
  • The closet rod is right below the shelf
• Three-drawer dresser: 30" length x 23" width x 30" height
• Desk: 25" wide x 24" deep x 29" height (no drawers)
• One-drawer end table: 17" length x 24" width x 30" height
• Windows: 46" length x 81.5" height
• Each cubby in the bathroom (12 total): 8.5" length x 12" width x 14.5" height
• Each bathroom has 3 sinks, 2 toilets, and 2 showers. Some bathrooms may have an extra shower if shared with the RA room.
• Shower curtains provided
• Shower measurements (height/width)
  • Height from shower rod: 72" and the width - 35
  • From ceiling to floor: 94.5"
• Window heights in the bedroom (both top to bottom inside window and top of the window to the floor)
  • Inside the window: H - 81 ¾" W - 46.5”  
• Top to the bottom of the window to floor: 110"
• Single wall L x W x H measurement in Tradition: 
  • W - 192" H - 110"
• Space between end tables (in original setup): 30"
• Sink counter measurement in bathroom: 112” W x 23 ½ D x 33 ½ T  
• End table drawer measurements: 14 W x 21 D x 6 ½ T  
• Chest of drawers (total measurements and of individual drawers):
  • 29 ½ W x 24 ⅜ x 30 ⅛ T
  • Drawer - 26 ½ W x 21 D x 7 ¼ T x 3 (drawers)  
• Height of rod for coverage of closets: 71 ½ at center x 1 1/14 (Diameter)   
• Length of closet rod: 34 ¼   
• Diameter of closet rod: 1”  
• Common area window measurements if applicable (L x W x H & both top to bottom inside the window and top window to floor): 45 W x 78” Tall | 111” to floor BR Window 
• Rough # of outlets in room: 4   
• Rough # of outlets in bathroom: 3  

Eaglin and Ingle  Halls - Semi-Suite (4-bedroom suites)

• Common shared space: 16'7" length x 11'2" width/depth
• Bedroom: 9' width x 9'9" length
• Bedroom closet: 3'8" length x 20" depth x 4'7" height
• Desk: 42" wide x 24" deep x 29" height (number of drawers varies from 1 to 3)
• Window: 70" x 40"
• Shower curtain provided

Eaglin and Ingle Halls - Suite (Two triple rooms connected by bathroom)

• Space between beds (Eaglin)
  • 120" in double suite 
• Bunkbeds 
  • The bottom bunk is adjustable from the floor up to 34" 
  • The top bunk is adjustable from 34" - 68"
  • Rollbar 8" above mattress
  • Rollbar 16" from base 
• Lofted bed
  • Adjustable from 24.5" - 60" 
  • All beds have 12 rungs 3" apart to adjust height
  • Mattress 7.5" 
  • Metal frame 2"
  • Mattress + Frame 9.5"
• Shower measurements (heights/width)
• Standard shower:
  
  • Height from the shower rod: 72" - 74"
  • W: 35" - 37"
  • From the floor to the ceiling, height is 94” - 96” 
• Handicap shower:
  • H: 95" - 97” 
  • W: 34" - 36"
• Window heights (both top to bottom inside window and top of window to floor)  
• Inside the window:
  • H: 71" - 73” 
  • W: 40" - 42” 
• From top to bottom 
  • 8 ft
• Common room sofa: 80” wide x 35” deep x 35 tall  
• Sink counter in the bathroom: 81” long x 25’ wide (for quad) and 53” long x 19” wide (in triple) 
• Chest of drawers (3) (old wood style with metal drawer) Total measurement: 30" x 33” x 18” 
• Individual drawers (3): 27” x 15” 6” deep   
• Closet (top to bottom height on the outside): 66” (in a triple)
• Length of closet rod: 19” (in a triple) 
• Diameter of closet rod: 1”   
• Rough # of outlets: 4-6 (in a triple) 
• Rough # of outlets in bathroom: 1  
• Rough # of outlets in the common room: 4 

Bedroom: 11'4" width x 12'8 length

Bedroom closet: 20" depth x 42" width x 65" height

Window: 70" x 40"

Shower curtain provided

The Gardens

• Common area (living room and kitchen): 12'7" length x 14'3" width
• Living room window: 53" height x 36" width
• Bedroom: 14'3" width x 13'11" length
• Bedroom window: 53" height x 36" width
• Shower curtain provided
• Shower measurement (height and width)
  • Height from shower rod: 72"
  • Width: 56 ½ ”  
  • Ceiling to floor: 91"
• Window heights (both top to bottom inside window and top of window to floor): 
  • Inside the window**:
  • W: 37 ¼"
  • H: 52 ½"  
  • From the ceiling to the floor: 84"
• Desk measurements:
  • W: 42"
  • H: 30 ¼" 
  • D:22"
• Sofa measurements in the common room:
  • 82 W x 35 D x 35 T 
• Counter measurements in the kitchen:
  • 42 W x 25 D x 36 T  
• Sink counter measurement in the bathroom:
  • 56 ½ W x 22 D x 36 T w/ splashes 54 ½ W x 21 D top   
• Chest of drawers (total measurements and of individual drawers):
  • 32 ⅛ W x 18 ⅛ D x 5 ¾ T x 4 Drawer = 28 ¼ W x 15 ¼ D x 5 ¾ T x 4
• Closet measurement for curtains (top to bottom height on the outside):  
  • 36 ¼ W x 80 ½ T inside the casing  
• Desk drawer measurements: LG:
  • 12 ¼ W x 19 ¼ D x 10 ½ t, DBL = 12 ⅝ W x 19 ¼ D x 3 ½ T  
  • 22 ⅜ W x 17 ¼ x 2 ½ pencil drawer  
• Closet measurement for curtains (top to bottom height on the outside):
  • 36 ¼ W x 80 ½ T inside the casing  
• Rough # of outlets in room: 6  
• Rough # of outlets in bathroom: 2
• Rough # of outlets in the common room: 6 L.R., 2 Kit        

The Woods

• Common shared space (living room and kitchenette): 13 5" length x 16'4" width/depth
• Common shared space (living room and kitchenette) window measurements if applicable: (L x W x H & both top to bottom inside window and top of window to floor)
  • Inside the window:
  • H: 57"
  • W: 37.75"  
• Counter measurements in the kitchen:
  • L: 66"
  • W: 24"
  • H: 48"
• Desk measurements:
  • W: 42"
  • H: 30 ½" 
  • D: 22"
• Bedroom: 8' length x 10' width/depth
• Bedroom closet: 30" length x 58" height
• Window heights in the bedroom (both top to bottom inside window and top of the window to the floor)  
  • Inside the window:
  • H: 54"
  • W: 37.75"
  • From ceiling to floor: 80"
• Cubby space above closet: 30" length x 12" height
• Living Room Window: 53.5" height x 36" width
• Shower curtain provided
• Shower measurements (height/width)  
  • Height from shower rod: 72" and the width - 33"
  • From ceiling to floor: 82 ½" 
• Sofa measurements in common room: 80 L x 34 W x 34 T  
• Rough # of kitchen cabinets: 5 upper, 2 @ sink, 4 drawers, & 9 openings in island  
• Common shared space closet measurements: 56 W x 95 T, Shelf @ 67 Tall x 160 Rod 54” W x 1”  
• Sink counter measurement in the bathroom: 59 ¾ x 22 1/2 “ backsplash  
• Chest of drawers (total measurements and of individual drawer): 30 W x 33 D x 18 T Cabinet - 27 W x 15 D x 6 T  
• Closet measurement for curtains (top to bottom height on the outside): 31 W x 76 T on ext.  
• Rough # of outlets in room: 4  
• Rough # of outlets in the bathroom: 1 sink GFI 
• Rough # of outlets in the shared common space: 4 L, R, 1 Kit   

Blue Ridge and Piedmont - 4-bedroom apartment

• Living room: 21'3" length x 9'9" width
• Kitchen: 11' length x 7' width
• Living room window: 63" width x 60.5" height
• Bedroom: 10' width x 12' length
• Bedroom window: 63" width x 60.5" height
• Bedroom closet: 6' length x 2' width
• Window heights in the bedroom (both top to bottom inside window and top of the window to the floor)
  • Inside the window: W - 62" - 64” H 60" - 62”
  • Floor to ceiling: 88" - 90"
• Common area window measurements if applicable (LxWxH & both top to bottom inside window and top of window to floor)  
  • Inside the window: W - 62" - 64” H - 60" - 62” 
  • Floor to ceiling: 88" - 90” (to top of the baseboard) 
• Desk measurement**:
  • W: 46" - 48” 
  • H: 30" - 32” 
  • D: 24" – 26"  
  • ** Note that some of the desks are 2 pieces**  
• Shower measurements (height/width) 
  • Height from shower rod: 72" - 73” and width- 38" - 39” 
  • From floor to ceiling: 94" - 96” 
• Handicap shower:
  • W: 57” - 59” 
  • H: 71" - 73” 
  • Ceiling to floor: 95" - 97” 
• Dining room table measurements: 38" x 50” (4 chairs) 
• Common room sofa:
  • Couch: 80” - 82” 
  • Arm Chair: 32” - 33” 
  • Chest of drawers measurements (total measurements of individual drawers): 24 x 30 x 30   
  • Drawer size (3 drawers): 26 x 21 x 5     
  • Closet measurements for curtains (top to bottom height on the outside): 48” - 49” inside  
  • Rough # of outlets in room: 5 - 6  
  • Rough # of outlets in bathroom: 1
  • Rough # of outlets in common room: 5     

Grand Strand, Low Country and Sandhills - 4-bedroom apartment

• Living room: 24.5' length x 12' width
• Kitchen: 11' length x 8.5' width
• Balcony: 8' length x 10' width
• Bedroom: 12' length x 11' length
• Bedroom window: 59" width x 59" height
• Bedroom closet: 4.5' length x 5.5' width
• Window heights in the bedroom (both top to bottom inside the window and top of the window to the floor):
  • Inside the window:
  • W: 59 ¼”
  • H: 59"
• Ceiling to floor: 80"
• Common area window measurements if applicable (LxWxH & both top to bottom inside window and top of window to floor)  
• Doors to patio:
  • W: 72"
  • H: 80"
• Desk measurement: 
  • W: 24"
  • H: 30"
  • D: 47"
• Shower measurements (height/width)
  • Height from shower rod: 76" and W is 55"
  • Ceiling to floor: 104"
• Dining room table measurements: 36 x 36 (4 chairs)
• Common room sofa:
  • Couch: 80"
  • Arm Chair: 32"
• Coffee table measurements: 24x42
• Chest of drawers measurements (total measurements of individual drawers): 36 x 18 x 39
  • Drawer size: 31 x 14 x 5
• Closet measurements for curtains (top to bottom height on outside): 24” door on closets 
• Sink counter measurements in the bathroom: 32 x 21   
• Rough # of outlets in room: 4  
• Rough # of outlets in the bathroom: 1 GFI  
• Rough # of outlets in common room: 6  
• Counter measurement in the kitchen: See diagram below:   

 

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