Does Manzanita Hall include a fridge and microwave?

Yes — Manzanita rooms include a MicroFridge, the combined microwave and mini-fridge unit, plus a lockable storage cabinet. That's one less appliance decision and one less thing to haul up on a 110-degree move-in day. Anything extra you plug in must follow ASU's rules: UL-listed appliances only, nothing with an open heating element (hot plates are banned), and a surge-protected power strip rather than a plain extension cord, which housing only permits as a temporary, 16-gauge grounded exception.

Who lives in Manzanita Hall?

Manzanita is the first-year residential community for ASU's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences — the largest college at the university — housing more than 800 freshmen. ASU organizes freshman housing by academic college, so your neighbors are in your classes: it's designed to turn your floor into your study group. If you're in a different college, you'll be pointed to that college's community instead — Fulton engineers to Tooker House, the business cohort to Hassayampa. CLAS students get one of the best locations on campus in the bargain.

How close is Manzanita to the stadium and Mill Avenue?

Manzanita sits on the north edge of the Tempe campus directly across from Sun Devil Stadium — on football Saturdays you're living at the center of gravity — and it's a short walk from downtown Tempe and Mill Avenue, the strip of restaurants, coffee shops, and stores just off campus. That location is a real quality-of-life feature: errands, food runs, and nights out don't require a car or a bus. The trade-off is game-day energy and foot traffic, so pack earplugs if you're a light sleeper.

Where do Manzanita residents eat?

Downstairs. Manzanita houses Manzy Square, an all-you-care-to-eat dining facility inside the building, and a meal plan comes with living there. Between Manzy Square, the community kitchens in the two-story lounges, and the MicroFridge in your room, you're covered from full meals to midnight snacks without leaving the building — and Mill Avenue's restaurants are a short walk when you want something different. Pack a few basic kitchen items (a bowl, utensils, a water bottle) rather than a full cookware set.

Tempe, AZ · Sun Devils · Tempe

Manzanita Hall Dorm Checklist 2026

Arizona State

Double rooms, suite-style bathrooms (College of Liberal Arts & Sciences first-years)

Verified Jul 26, 2026 · housing.asu.edu

The College of Liberal Arts and Sciences first-year hall — 800+ freshmen on the north edge of campus, across from Sun Devil Stadium and a short walk to Mill Avenue. Doubles with suite-style bathrooms, a MicroFridge in every room, Manzy Square all-you-care-to-eat dining downstairs, a fitness center, and two-story lounges with community kitchens.

Bed SizeTwin XL · 36"×80"
Under-BedAdjustable-height frame
ACYes
On-Campus~55%

✓ In the room

Bed frame & Twin XL mattressdeskchairdresserclosettrash & recycling binsMicroFridge (microwave + fridge combo)lockable storage cabinet

✗ Not provided

Beddingtowelsshower caddyhangersdesk lamp

⊘ Prohibited

Candlesincensecandle warmersneon signshalogen lampshot platesopen-flame deviceshoverboardsnon-UL-listed applianceswireless routersweaponspets other than fish; extension cords only 16-gauge grounded for temporary use — bring a surge-protected power strip

Wireless routers are banned in ASU residence halls — they interfere with the campus network. Every room has Wi-Fi plus an Ethernet port; leave the router at home.

Living in Manzanita Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Manzanita's rooms are doubles with suite-style bathrooms, furnished with adjustable-height Twin XL beds (36"×80"), desks, chairs, and dressers — plus two inclusions that simplify your shopping: a MicroFridge (combined microwave and mini-fridge) and a lockable storage cabinet in every room. Don't buy a fridge or microwave for Manzanita; it's already there. When you shop for bedding, remember ASU's mattress is 36 inches wide — a touch narrower than the standard 38-inch Twin XL — so fitted sheets fit, just a little loose. Your list is the classic soft-goods run: Twin XL bedding, towels, a shower caddy, hangers, and a desk lamp.

Day to day

Manzanita houses more than 800 College of Liberal Arts and Sciences first-years, which makes it one of the most social freshman addresses at ASU. The location is the draw: the north edge of campus directly across from Sun Devil Stadium, and a short walk from downtown Tempe and Mill Avenue's restaurants and shops. You don't have to leave the building for much — Manzy Square, the all-you-care-to-eat dining facility, is downstairs, alongside a fitness center, a computer lab, and meeting spaces with two-story lounges and community kitchens. Suite-style bathrooms keep the shared-bathroom experience to your suite rather than the whole floor.

Move-in day

ASU Tempe move-in is August 15–16, 2026 — your specific date and arrival window post to My ASU, with instructions emailed from early July. Mid-August in Tempe means 110°F-plus afternoons, so treat move-in like a desert operation: earliest window you can get, water in the car, and the quickest possible unload. Set your adjustable bed to the height you want before boxes take over the floor, and coordinate with your roommate so you don't double up on shared items — the MicroFridge is already in the room, so neither of you needs to bring one. Laundry is free in every ASU hall.

Room ideas

See The Raised Bed styled

The frame goes up, and the floor underneath comes back as storage.

Styled render — not a photo of Manzanita Hall.

Dorm shopping guides: Mini fridge · Surge protector · Storage bins · Mattress topper · Desk lamp · Bedding sets · Twin XL sheets · Shower caddy · Towels · Shower shoes · Laundry hamper · Area rug · Mirror · Over-door organizer · Closet organizers · Fans (no AC) · Loft bed setup

Sources & verification — last checked Jul 26, 2026

Manzanita Hall FAQ

Does Manzanita Hall include a fridge and microwave?: Yes — Manzanita rooms include a MicroFridge, the combined microwave and mini-fridge unit, plus a lockable storage cabinet. That's one less appliance decision and one less thing to haul up on a 110-degree move-in day. Anything extra you plug in must follow ASU's rules: UL-listed appliances only, nothing with an open heating element (hot plates are banned), and a surge-protected power strip rather than a plain extension cord, which housing only permits as a temporary, 16-gauge grounded exception.
Who lives in Manzanita Hall?: Manzanita is the first-year residential community for ASU's College of Liberal Arts and Sciences — the largest college at the university — housing more than 800 freshmen. ASU organizes freshman housing by academic college, so your neighbors are in your classes: it's designed to turn your floor into your study group. If you're in a different college, you'll be pointed to that college's community instead — Fulton engineers to Tooker House, the business cohort to Hassayampa. CLAS students get one of the best locations on campus in the bargain.
How close is Manzanita to the stadium and Mill Avenue?: Manzanita sits on the north edge of the Tempe campus directly across from Sun Devil Stadium — on football Saturdays you're living at the center of gravity — and it's a short walk from downtown Tempe and Mill Avenue, the strip of restaurants, coffee shops, and stores just off campus. That location is a real quality-of-life feature: errands, food runs, and nights out don't require a car or a bus. The trade-off is game-day energy and foot traffic, so pack earplugs if you're a light sleeper.
Where do Manzanita residents eat?: Downstairs. Manzanita houses Manzy Square, an all-you-care-to-eat dining facility inside the building, and a meal plan comes with living there. Between Manzy Square, the community kitchens in the two-story lounges, and the MicroFridge in your room, you're covered from full meals to midnight snacks without leaving the building — and Mill Avenue's restaurants are a short walk when you want something different. Pack a few basic kitchen items (a bowl, utensils, a water bottle) rather than a full cookware set.
Is Manzanita Hall a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Manzanita Hall has Twin XL · 36"×80" beds with Adjustable-height frame of under-bed storage, and is fully air conditioned. Arizona State provides Bed frame & Twin XL mattress, desk, chair, dresser, closet, trash & recycling bins, MicroFridge (microwave + fridge combo), lockable storage cabinet in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Manzanita Hall stacks up against Arizona State's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in Manzanita Hall Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about Manzanita Hall: it has Twin XL · 36"×80" beds with Adjustable-height frame of under-bed clearance, and the room is air conditioned. On top of that, the room comes with Bed frame & Twin XL mattress, desk, chair, dresser, closet, trash & recycling bins, MicroFridge (microwave + fridge combo), lockable storage cabinet; you'll need to bring Bedding, towels, shower caddy, hangers, desk lamp yourself; Candles, incense, candle warmers, neon signs, halogen lamps, hot plates, open-flame devices, hoverboards, non-UL-listed appliances, wireless routers, weapons, pets other than fish; extension cords only 16-gauge grounded for temporary use — bring a surge-protected power strip isn't allowed. The full day-to-day breakdown above covers the room, the building, and move-in day in more depth.

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Manzanita Hall Dorm Checklist 2026

Living in Manzanita Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Day to day

Move-in day

See The Raised Bed styled

Everything for your Manzanita Hall room

Bedding

Fan — optional

Bathroom

Personal Care & Grooming

Self-Care Essentials

Storage & Organization

Closet Space-Savers

Tech & Power

Laundry

Desk & Study

Health & Safety

Comfort & Room

Kitchen & Dining

Misc Essentials

Move-In Day Gear

Manzanita Hall FAQ

Thinking About Living in Manzanita Hall Next Year?

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