Moving into a college dorm can be a daunting task for any incoming freshmen. It can be difficult to determine what is necessary to bring, what comes in the room and what can be left at home with limited space in your dorm room. Even if you’ve watched a thousand YouTube videos about the “perfect” packing suggestions, you can still end up with a list a mile long and lots of questions. Our Student Life team has worked to compile a list of answers for your most common questions!

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Bedding:

– Bed sheets, pillows, pillowcase, bedspread, blanket

Health and Hygiene:

– Toiletries, shower cady, shower shoes, towel, wash cloth

Cleaning Supplies:

– Laundry bag, detergent, iron, ironing board, hangers, air freshener, broom, sponge, multipurpose cleaner

Study Supplies:

– Pen/pencils, paper, notebooks, calculator, computer, desk lamp

Eating Supplies:

– Plastic dishes, plastic utensils, individual coffee maker, coffee supplies, compact mini refrigerator, plastic containers, water bottle.

Miscellaneous:

– First aid kit, cold medicine, thermometer, tissues, flashlight, insurance papers, sewing kit, trashcan, surge protector, television, extension cord, umbrella, rainboots, curtain rod, (tension type only), rug, carpet.

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– Electrical appliances with exposed coils, air conditioner, coolers, space heaters, toaster ovens, slow cookers, grease cookers, electric skillets, hot plates, or appliances with a steady electrical current.

– Pets, guns, weapons of any kind, knives longer than 2” total length (kitchen knives are permitted in housing with kitchens).

– Water beds, darts, dart boards, nails, screws, alcohol.

– Drugs, tobacco & vapes

– Posters and paraphernalia that advertise alcohol, drugs, tobacco or lewd/vulgar things in any manner.

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Campus housing includes the following amenities:

  • Wireless internet access
  • Air conditioning
  • Wood furniture: desk, dresser, bed (normally w/ 80’’ mattress that requires extra-long twin sheets)
  • Laundry facilities

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Bedroom dimensions by building are:

  • Garrison and Sewell Halls (15’ X 12’)
  • Merritt and Otwell Hall (15’ X 12’)
  • Cleveland Courts (15’ X 12’)
  • Wood Hall (13’ X 11’)

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The height of the bed is adjustable, and the clearance under the beds ranges from 3 inches to 30.5 inches.

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Yes, you can request a roommate on the enrollment application. We make it a priority to accommodate all requests.

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After completing the enrollment application, students are prayerfully considered and paired with a roommate that best suits their preferences and interests.

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All residential students must purchase a meal plan each semester. Students living in Sewell, Merritt, Otwell, and Garrisonmust purchase the full meal plan with 19 meals. Students living in Wood Hall, or the Heritage Condos must purchase the 15 meals a week plan and may increase to the full 19 meal a week plan if they desire. Students living in Twin Springs, or the Condos must purchase the 5 meal a week plan and may increase to the full 19 or 15 meal a week plan if they desire. Only students exempt through Special Support Services may be granted meal plan exemptions. The student ID card allows the resident entrance to the serving line. There are no refunds for money added to meal cards at any time during or when the semester ends.

Visit Dining Services for more information.

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TMU is not responsible for the personal belongings of individual students in the residence halls.  All students should purchase a renter’s insurance policy to cover their belongings against accidental damage, theft, natural disasters, and other occurrences.

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For any maintenance issues, please fill out the Maintenance Request Form and facilities will attend to the requests at the first available opportunity.

For emergency maintenance issues (water leaks, A/C, and heat failure, etc.), please contact your Resident Assistant or Resident Director as they will be able to assist you. Our facilities department responds to emergency maintenance issues 24/7.