Room essentials

Residence hall rooms come with a closet or wardrobe, desk, chair, single bed with extra-long twin mattress, wastebasket, window coverings, and Wi-Fi. 

Lofting your bed 

The ability to loft one’s bed depends on the residence hall and room type. Not all rooms can accommodate the same type of lofts and layouts. You can put your lofting request in through our third-party company, Bedloft. Bedloft also offers:

• Microwave and fridge combo rentals
• Futon purchases

To protect the health and safety of everyone, we cannot permit some items in the buildings. These lists of necessary, optional, and prohibited items will help you determine what you need to leave at home. 

Please note that all electrical appliances must be: 

• Underwriters Laboratories (UL) listed 
• Equipped with thermostatic controls, when appropriate 
• Rated at 700 watts (6 amps) or less 

More information about university safety policies and Indiana codes is available from the Office of Insurance, Loss Control & Claims. 

The university does not assume responsibility for any loss to person(s) or personal property. It is recommended that you maintain adequate public liability insurance coverage and renters insurance coverage for your personal property. IU recommends GradGuard as the preferred vendor.