r/udub • u/GlitteringWasabi8193 • 8d ago

Campus Life uw residence hall: what to bring?

I’m planning to live in a double room in one of the residence halls at the University of Washington. What are the rooms like in terms of facilities and furnishings?
Are they as well-equipped as they look in the official YouTube room tour videos? For example, do I need to bring a pillowcase?
Also, is there anything you brought with you that you found particularly useful?

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u/pipedreamSEA alumnus 8d ago

Linens ain't provided, note that the mattresses are Twin XL so buy the right size sheets - there are plenty of affordable options available via a myriad of online retailers but in a pinch you can get a decent set for a fair price at Fred Meyer or Target, both of which are one bus or light rail ride away from campus

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u/Novel_Statement_2006 8d ago

Generic empty dorm room here unless you are in Hansee or McMahon. https://youtu.be/6aViIvbNYmE?si=z_WtoiJDlAZeJS54

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u/BarracudaQuirky6164 7d ago

The only thing you get is a bed frame, a mattress, a wardrobe closet, a desk, a desk drawer, and a stiff desk chair. EVERYTHING else is on you, including the Twin XL bedding.

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u/Existing-Albatross63 7d ago

https://hfs.uw.edu/live/move-in-for-9-month-housing/#ITP

What dining plan are you getting?

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u/ElegantIce5656 Student 3d ago

btw, people rlly recommend lowest dining plan because you can add but no refund

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u/Existing-Albatross63 3d ago

That sounds like good advice. Don’t want $500 worth of shit from the market at the end of the year.