EssentialXL Twin Sheet Set
Must be XL Twin. Standard twin sheets will slip right off.
Claflin Hall beds are XL Twin.
$35–65
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Claflin Hall Dorm Checklist 2026
Boston University
Traditional doubles; ~600 first-year residents
One of three linked 13-story towers on West Campus. No AC across all West Campus halls. Close to Agganis Arena and the fitness/recreation center. Shares dining and lobby facilities with Sleeper and Rich halls. Free BU shuttle to central campus.
- Bed SizeXL Twin
- Under-Bed
- ACNo
- On-Campus~95%
✓ In the room
Bed frame & mattressdeskchairdressercurtains/blinds
✗ Not provided
Desk lampfanbeddingtowelsshower caddyhangerspower strip with surge protection
⊘ Prohibited
Personal AC unitspersonal microwavescoffee makershot platesspace heaterselectric blanketshalogen lampscandlesincenseextension cords (use power strips instead)
- Personal microwaves are prohibited in all BU residence halls — rent a MicroFridge combo unit through BU Vending Services if you need one.
- No air conditioning in this hall. Personal AC units are prohibited — bring a fan (max 12" diameter per BU policy).
What’s different about Claflin Hall
The core checklist below works everywhere. These are the few things that are genuinely different about this building — get them right and the rest is easy.
No air conditioning
Claflin Hall has no AC. Move-in is late August and it gets hot and humid in Boston, MA — a fan is the first thing to pack, not the last.
Beds are XL Twin
Standard twin bedding slips right off. Buy sheets, a topper, and a mattress pad labeled XL Twin specifically.
Bedding
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EssentialMattress Topper
Dorm mattresses are notoriously thin. This one's non-negotiable.
Claflin Hall beds are XL Twin.
$45–120
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EssentialComforter or Duvet
XL Twin size. Medium weight works for most climates.
Claflin Hall beds are XL Twin.
$60–150
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RecommendedStorage
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EssentialUnder-Bed Storage Bins
Match your hall's under-bed clearance — see the spec strip above before buying.
Claflin Hall beds have clearance — measure bins before buying.
$20–45
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RecommendedDesk
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Essential
EssentialSurge Protector (6-outlet)
Required by policy — only surge protectors, not extension cords.
$20–40
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RecommendedBath
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EssentialMicrofiber Towel Set (3)
Dries fast, packs small. Regular towels stay damp all day.
$25–50
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RecommendedTech
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EssentialFan (desk or tower)
Most freshman halls have no AC and August/September can be brutal. Not provided.
Claflin Hall has no AC — August move-in gets hot; don't skip this one.
$20–60
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OptionalBluetooth Speaker
Optional. Keep it compact and respect quiet hours — most halls enforce them.
$30–80
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EssentialHeadphones (over-ear or earbuds)
For studying, late-night reading, video calls, and not waking your roommate. Walls are thin — these matter more than a speaker.
$30–200
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EssentialLaundry Bag (collapsible)
Saves floor space. Easy to carry down to the laundry room.
$15–30
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