Andrews Hall Dorm Checklist 2026

Andrews Hall FAQ

Does Andrews Hall have air conditioning?

Reportedly yes — central AC was reportedly included in the 2013 Andrews renovation — but residents consistently describe the cooling as uneven from room to room. Some rooms stay comfortable throughout August; others barely notice the difference. A small desk fan is cheap insurance regardless of which room you end up in, and it pulls double duty in the spring when the heating overshoots. Do not skip the fan just because your assignment letter says Andrews. Pack it anyway. Pack one regardless.

Do Andrews rooms really have sinks?

Many do — in-room sinks are Andrews's signature feature and genuinely uncommon at Brown. The sink lets you brush teeth, wash your face, and fill a water bottle without a hallway trip to the shared bathroom, which matters more at 2 a.m. than you'd expect. Some rooms additionally have walk-in closets, which makes Andrews unusual twice over. The 2013 renovation built both features into the original design rather than retrofitting them, so they're integrated into the room layout rather than added on.

Where do Andrews residents eat?

Andrews Commons, a Brown dining hall, is located inside the Andrews building itself. That makes Andrews the shortest dining commute of any freshman hall on campus — slippers-and-sweatpants distance on cold January mornings. The dining hall is on the ground floor and accessible without going outside, which matters most in the depths of a Providence winter. Residents consistently list proximity to Andrews Commons as one of the top reasons they liked their freshman assignment at Brown. It is a genuine daily convenience that residents notice immediately.

What size are the beds in Andrews?

XL Twin (36" × 80"), the Brown-wide standard. The 36-inch width is slightly narrower than the industry-standard 38-inch twin, which means standard twin sheets will slip off. Buy bedding labeled XL Twin explicitly. Under-bed clearance is 11 inches — check your storage bins against that measurement before packing, since many popular dorm bins are taller than 11 inches and will not fit under the frame. Flat bins work; tall cube bins do not. The same standard applies to every Andrews room.

Is Andrews Hall a good hall to live in?

That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Andrews Hall has XL Twin · 36"×80" beds with 11" under-bed of under-bed storage, and is only partially air conditioned. Brown University provides Bed frame & mattress, desk, chair, bookcase, dresser, trash & recycling bin, microfridge. In-room sink in many rooms; walk-in closets in some rooms in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Andrews Hall stacks up against Brown University's other halls above.