Some rooms may have different configuration due to design differences and renovations. All rooms have the same compliment of furniture and residents are encouraged to organize their room in a comfortable arrangement as long as it is safe and does not cause damage to the room, is not a fire/life/safety violation, or a health hazard. Resident Assistants members are available to help residents determine the best way to arrange the room. Below are some items residents can consider for their space in order to feel comfortable while maintaining a safe environment:
- Rearrange the furniture
- Bring a carpet or a rug
- Hang posters and wall decorations with removable putty or tape that will not damage the walls
- Bring a computer/laptop and television
- Bring fans, humidifiers/dehumidifiers, and air purifiers
It is not permitted for residents to do the following in their room/apartment:
- Remove a window screen
- Block exits, windows, vents, or AC unit
- Construct/erect lofts
- Paint or panel walls
- Make holes in walls
- Use halogen lamps
- Set up/store a waterbed
- Remove assigned furniture from the bedroom and/or apartment
- Store gas or battery-operated vehicles (including dockless vehicles, hovercrafts, mopeds, scooters, skateboards etc.) See gas or electric/battery-operated vehicles in “Storage and Liability”.
Traditional, suite-style, and apartment residents have paid for only a part of the living space. If at any time a resident is without a roommate or an apartment mate, the room, common areas, kitchen, and bathroom areas must be ready for someone else to move in. Students often move throughout the academic year. At no time during the semester may personal belongings take up more than one resident’s space of the furniture or floor space in a traditional room or more than a reasonable amount of the common area space in apartment kitchens, bathrooms, living room, and other areas.
Traditional halls are reserved for first-year housing, and while most buildings offer two-person rooms and community bathrooms, three- and four-person rooms are available in some buildings.
Each traditional room includes two of the following: desk, desk chair, wardrobe, dresser, and bed.
Woodruff and Harris Residence Halls offer suite-style accommodations. Suites include two two-person rooms and a single full bathroom.
Each side of the suite style room includes two of the following: desk, desk chair, wardrobe, dresser, and bed.
Apartment-style halls feature full kitchens, furnished living areas, and private bedrooms with semiprivate bathrooms. While most apartments are four-person, a limited number of two and six-person apartments are available.
Apartment common rooms are furnished with a dining table and chairs, sofa, accent chairs, end table, and coffee table. Kitchens include a sink, dishwasher, stove, oven, microwave, and refrigerator. Each apartment bedroom contains one bed, desk, desk chair, wardrobe, and dresser.
The Tenth and Home complex on north campus offers both furnished and unfurnished apartments with one and two bedroom options. Unfurnished apartments are intended for students with a spouse or partner and/or children who live on campus full-time. The full size kitchen is equipped with a dishwasher, garbage disposal, microwave, stove, oven, refrigerator, cabinets, pantry, washer, and dryer.
The dimensions below are the most common, however, due to model and manufacturing changes all measurements should be taken as approximate. All furnishings must always remain in the room, suite, or apartment and cannot be removed or placed in storage. Furniture from lounges and/or study areas cannot be moved or exchanged with any room, suite, or apartment furniture.
Frame: Width: 38 in, Length: 85.5 in, Height: Varies – see Lofted Beds
Mattress: Twin XL
Height: 76 in, Width: 36 in, Depth: 24 in
Height: 30 in, Width: 42 in, Depth: 24 in
Height: 33 in, Width: 20 in, Depth: 23 in
Height: 30 in, Width: 30 in, Depth: 24 in
Lofts may not be constructed or erected in any residence hall room; however, some rooms do contain beds that can be arranged in multiple configurations. A description of the different configurations is listed below. Please see the individual building pages for specific furniture information based on the type of building.
Bunking and Lofting Bed Rail Policy:
- Georgia Institute of Technology Housing and Residence Life is in the process of purchasing adjustable beds. Most beds, however, have the ability to be raised and lowered. All self-adjusting beds shall only be adjusted by Housing maintenance staff or contractors of GT Housing. Students and/or parents are not permitted to raise or lower the beds themselves. Beds must stay in the adjusted position placed by GT Housing or their authorized contractor.
- In accordance with the Board of Regents of the University System of Georgia requirements, bed rails must be used on all beds that are adjusted higher than thirty-six (36) inches at the top of the frame. Students and parents are not permitted to remove bed rails while the beds are in any position higher than thirty-six (36) inches at the top of the frame. Students are also expected to keep the bed rails in their room or apartment. Students will be charged for any missing bed rails.
- Students signing their contract agree to a waiver of liability as a condition of raising the bed.
- Students who require ADA accommodations must self-identity with the Department of Disability Services.
E-Z Loft System
Special channel locks on each bed end allows a variety of positions from the bottom of the frame to the top. Any adjustment to a bed MUST be made by Housing personnel only. After you move into your room you may place a request to have your bed adjusted. Complete a Facilities Request online.
One bed is in the low position with another bed above it in the high position. Can also be configured with one bed in the medium position and one in the high position.
This configuration requires an end of the bed remain clear of other furniture to allow one to climb into bed.
Bed is elevated to allow dresser and desk to fit under the bed. Height is approximately 6 feet from the floor.
This configuration requires an end of the bed remain clear of other furniture to allow one to climb into bed.
This setting allows a dresser to be placed under the bed. Height is approximately 3 feet off the floor.
Bed is on the floor with 8 inches of clearance from the floor to the bottom of the frame.
