Residential Life

Yes, you may use your own rug: with the exception of Langdon Woods, rugs are not provided in the residence hall rooms. However, it is important to first measure the floor in your assigned room to determine an appropriate rug size. In Langdon Woods all rooms are carpeted.

Adhesives that do not damage the wall paint are acceptable to use when hanging items on the walls of the residence halls. Students should not use sticky tak or any devices that put a hole in the wall (charges will be assessed at the end of the year for any damage caused).

Yes (Energy Star if possible). It needs to be approximately 5 cubic ft. or smaller.  Interested in purchasing or renting a refrigerator?

There are shades covering all windows, but window sizes vary. Window sizes and room dimensions will be included in room assignment letters that will be mailed out over the summer.

All bed’s have at least 1 foot of clearance from the bottom of the bed to the floor.

Each room comes with a bed, desk, chair, and dresser for each student. Two closets/wardrobes are provided for each room – meaning that in triple rooms, closet space is shared.

Mattresses are 80” in length. Bed’s are 6ft 8 inches long, 3ft wide, and have 1 foot (sometimes more) of clearance from the floor. All of the beds on campus require extra long sheets for the best fit. If you have difficulty finding extra long bedding, please visit Residence Hall Linens. Residential Life has partnered with Residence Hall Linens for over 16 years to ensure that PSU students and families have a convenient, affordable way to get sheets that will fit the extra-long mattresses in our halls. The Residence Hall Linens program has all your campus living needs, from extra long twin sheets and comforters to matching towels and storage items. Proceeds from this program are used for programming in the residence halls. Shipping is free for all Value Pak orders, and there are more than 40 color combinations available. Plus, linens are delivered to your home during the summer so you don’t have to worry about waiting in line at the store. Order now for the best selection – popular colors can sell out quickly! Please visit the RHL website www.rhl.org/pls www.rhl.org/pls or call (800) 957-4338.

The following lists will be helpful when new students shop and plan for there campus room. We recommend that students work out some of the details in advance with their roommate to avoid duplication on some of the larger items! One additional note: PSU utilizes a voicemail system… so remember that answering machines are not needed!

Can Have…	Can’t Have…	Should Have…
Curtains Posters Microwave (small) (Energy Star if possible) Refrigerator (5 cubic ft. or smaller) (Energy Star if possible) Iron / Ironing board TV / VCR (Energy Star if possible) Small Stereo (Energy Star if possible) Fan Rug Dry erase board Computer / Printer (Energy Star if possible) Power strips (UL approved) Phone (no answering machine needed)	Extension cords Halogen lights / lamps Candles Incense Pets (small fish / tanks are permitted) Open coil appliances (toasters, hot plates, etc.) Propane-based grills and appliances George-Foreman type grills	Storage containers Alarm clock Snack food / beverages Waste basket Laundry basket / detergent Shower shoes Hangers Warm clothes Towels Sheets (exta-long twin) (Residence Hall Linens program) Blanket(s), comforter, pillow(s) Shower caddy

For more information, go to the campus Room Furnishings page.