Clarksville, TN · Governors, Clarksville
Austin Peay Freshman Dorms 2026
Austin Peay requires freshmen under 21 to live on campus, with exemptions for students 21+ or living with a parent within 50 miles. Fall 2026 move-in runs Wednesday through Friday, August 19-21. Four freshman halls: hotel-style Castle Heights and Governors Terrace South (private/suite baths, AC), and traditional-style Blount Hall (all-male) and Harvill Hall (all-female). Pick your hall for verified room data.
- Bed size
- Varies by hall
- Air conditioning
- Every hall
- Residence halls
- 4 verified
Pick your residence hall
Every Austin Peay residence hall below has verified bed dimensions, AC status, and a checklist sized to that exact room.
Castle Heights
- Bed
- 2 moveable Twin XL beds
- Under-bed
- 30in under bed at highest setting
- AC
- Yes
Blount Hall
- Bed
- 2 moveable Twin XL beds
- Under-bed
- 30in under bed at highest setting
- AC
- Yes
Harvill Hall
- Bed
- 2 moveable Twin XL beds
- Under-bed
- 30in under bed at highest setting
- AC
- Yes
Governors Terrace South
- Bed
- 2 moveable, bunkable Twin XL beds
- Under-bed
- 30in under bed at highest setting
- AC
- Yes
What to bring to Austin Peaydorms — and what’s already there
Every Austin Peayfreshman hall includes the same base furnishings. Skip anything already in your room, pack what’s missing, and leave the banned items at home.
⚠ APSU's general policy states beds 'must be set directly on the floor' and bans lofts/risers, while every hall page describes a built-in bed frame with 30 inches of clearance when raised to highest setting -- treated here as the frame's own factory height adjustment, not a student-added riser or loft.
✓ In every room
- 2 moveable Twin XL beds per room
- desk (42x24in) and chair
- dresser (36x24in)
- Ethernet jack
- Wi-Fi
✗ Not provided
- Bedding
- towels
- shower caddy
⊘ Prohibited
- Candles/open flame
- bed risers or self-built lofts
- non-fish pets except approved service/ESA animals
Top things every Austin Peay freshman needs
The essentials that aren’t in your room — our verified picks, each with a full comparison. Affiliate links; prices and availability shown on Amazon.
Twin XL sheet setDorm beds are extra-long — a standard twin sheet won't fit.
Mattress topperDorm mattresses are thin and firm — a topper is the biggest comfort upgrade.
Surge protectorRequired at most schools — plain extension cords are banned.
Shower caddyCommunal bathrooms — you carry everything to and from the shower.
Under-bed storage binsThe space under the bed is the only real storage a dorm gives you.
LED desk lampNot provided in most halls — you'll want your own light for late study nights.
Common questions about Austin Peay dorms
- Is on-campus housing required at Austin Peay?
- Yes for students under 19-21 not commuting -- see exemptions for age 21+ or living with a parent within 50 miles.
- When is Fall 2026 move-in at Austin Peay?
- Wednesday through Friday, August 19-21, 2026.
Planning your move-in? See the full Austin Peay packing guide →
More guides: Dorm move-in checklist · Best dorm fans (no AC) · Best shower caddy
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