What if I don't get assigned to one of the halls I preferred? If, after you arrive on campus and check into your assigned room, you want to move to another room or hall, see your hall director.

What if I need accommodations to my room assignment? If you require accommodations please contact University Housing as soon as possible. We request that you submit your requirements in writing so that we can make every effort to accommodate your needs. If you require accommodations relating to disability, please contact the Student Disability Services at or sds utk. How do I request an inclusive on-campus living option? The University of Tennessee is committed to maintaining safe and secure living environments that are inclusive, allowing all students to feel supported as their authentic selves.

Our inclusive approach respects and welcomes individuals with a range of diverse identities, cultures, and values. If your gender identity is not represented in the housing application, or if you are interested in additional information about gender-inclusive housing options, please make this selection when submitting your housing application in your University Housing portal.

You can contact University Housing directly for additional information or questions about inclusive on-campus housing options by emailing Richard Swearingen at rsweari3 utk. May I have my own room? Single rooms are very limited on campus and are located in Hess Hall and Orange Hall. Single bedrooms are available in Stokely Hall quad private and triple private suites.

If we have been able to accommodate everyone that requires housing, and there are vacancies, you may apply to keep your room as a single room or move to a completely vacant room by contacting your hall director. There is an additional charge to rent a double room as a single. If a single room becomes available, you will be notified through your mailbox. How many people share a bathroom?

In community style rooms , you share a community bathroom with the other residents on your floor. The showers are divided into individual showers, and have shower curtains for privacy, in the community bathrooms.

In suite style rooms , you share a bathroom with your roommate and in some cases two suitemates. In a partment style rooms , you share the bathroom with the other students that live in your apartment. Are there facilities for washing and drying my clothes? Each residence hall has a laundry facility with washers and dryers. The cost of laundry is included in student rent, and there is no additional fee for use of the machine.

Is there cable television in the residence halls? The cost of cable television is built into the room rate. What is a Microfridge? University Housing provides a Microfridge in all residence hall rooms except in apartment-style halls. It is a combined microwave, refrigerator, and freezer. May I bring my own refrigerator or microwave?

Students are not permitted to bring their own refrigerator because the microfridge appliance is already in the room. Residents in the apartment-style halls may bring a microwave and it should not exceed watts. Each residence hall has a post office in the lobby of the building for students to receive their mail.

Students are given their post office box combinations at check-in. Packages are delivered to a central locker location on campus. You may ship packages prior to the move-in day. However, it is best to wait until you have received your room assignment as your room number will be your post office box number and should be included on your package. Please indicate on the package that it should be held for your arrival. Since secured storage space is limited, we request that you wait as late as possible to ship your items.

All packages must be prepaid and the university cannot assume responsibility for items shipped. What furniture is provided in the room? Furnishings vary slightly for each hall. However, most rooms will have a long twin size bed, desk and chair, a chest of drawers, and closet for each person.

Suite-style rooms will also have a medicine cabinet for each person and a sink in the room. All rooms are equipped with a smoke detector. Orange Hall apartments, Volunteer Hall, and Laurel Hall are also furnished with a sofa, chair, and dining table and chairs. The kitchen is equipped with a refrigerator, range, and trash disposal. Are residence halls wired for computers? All residence hall rooms are wired for computers and wireless service is available and there is no charge for service. Your computer must have an ethernet card in order to access the university system and you will need to contact the Telecommunications and Network Services Office at to sign-up for service.

What appliances should I leave at home? Students are not allowed to have an open flame Bunsen burners, lighted candles, etc. Other items that are not allowed in student rooms are halogen lamps, incense, electric blankets, and George Foreman Grills.

What about extension cords or multi-plugs? An extension cord must be UL approved, gauge and not exceed an unspliced length of six feet with a polarized plug and a single outlet. Power strips and multi-plugs with surge protectors are allowed in rooms. Extension cords can not be placed under carpeting or where they will be walked on — such as across the doorway.

Are pets allowed? For health reasons, pets are not allowed in the halls or on the premises. The only exceptions are fish and service animals. Please contact Student Disability Services at for additional information on service animals.

Numbers below represent typical capacity usage. University Housing. Housing Style Apartment Community Suite. Group C Visitation Policy Building features. Air conditioning Big-screen television lounge Card access entry to living areas Computer room Kitchens. Laundry rooms Post office Security cameras Sprinklers Study lounges. Room Details. Double Shared Floor Plan. Double Shared Room Dimensions. Twin beds Mattresses with nylon covers Desks Desk chairs.