EssentialXL Twin Sheet Set
Must be XL Twin. Standard twin sheets will slip right off.
Andrews Hall beds are XL Twin · 36"×80".
$35–65
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Andrews Hall Dorm Checklist 2026
Brown University
Singles and doubles, some triples; rooms larger than typical
Fully renovated in 2013 (Miller-Metcalf-Andrews project). Signature feature: in-room sinks — uncommon at Brown. Andrews Commons dining hall is in the building. Reportedly has central AC, though some residents say cooling can be uneven. Communal bathrooms.
- Bed SizeXL Twin · 36"×80"
- Under-Bed11" under-bed
- ACPartial
- On-Campus~95%
✓ In the room
Bed frame & mattressdeskchairbookcasedressertrash & recycling binmicrofridge. In-room sink in many rooms; walk-in closets in some rooms
✗ Not provided
Desk lampfanshower caddybeddingtowelshangers
⊘ Prohibited
Candleshalogen lampsportable AChot platespersonal fridges/microwavesnon-surge extension cords
- Brown fines $100 per candle found — any kind, including birthday candles. Confirmed in the official Brown Housing Agreement.
Bedding
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EssentialMattress Topper
Dorm mattresses are notoriously thin. This one's non-negotiable.
Andrews Hall beds are XL Twin · 36"×80".
$45–120
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EssentialComforter or Duvet
XL Twin size. Medium weight works for most climates.
Andrews Hall beds are XL Twin · 36"×80".
$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.
Andrews Hall beds have 11" under-bed 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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RecommendedFan (desk or tower)
Most freshman halls have no AC and August/September can be brutal. Not provided.
Andrews Hall is partially air-conditioned — check your room assignment before skipping the fan.
$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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In your room ✓Trash Can + Liners
Not provided. Easy to forget, impossible to live without.
Andrews Hall rooms already include a trash & recycling bin — skip unless you want a second.
$10–25
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EssentialLaundry Bag (collapsible)
Saves floor space. Easy to carry down to the laundry room.
$15–30
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Living in Andrews Hall: what to know before you pack
The room
Andrews sits on Pembroke Quad and came out of the 2013 Miller-Metcalf-Andrews renovation with the best room amenities of any Brown freshman hall: many rooms have in-room sinks, and some have walk-in closets — both rare on this campus. The renovation converted paired singles into doubles, so rooms run larger than the typical Brown double. Beds are the standard XL Twin with 11-inch clearance underneath.
Day to day
Bathrooms are communal, but the in-room sink takes real pressure off them — brushing teeth doesn't require a hallway trip. Each floor got a lounge with a kitchenette and recycling closet in the renovation, so basic cooking happens on your floor, not across campus. Here's the catch: Andrews reportedly has central AC, but residents describe the cooling as uneven — bring a small fan anyway.
Move-in day
There's an elevator, and the location is the real prize: Andrews Commons, one of Brown's dining halls, is in the building itself. Rainy-day breakfasts in slippers are a genuine perk of an Andrews assignment. Move-in is Pembroke Quad, the quieter north side of campus.
Andrews Hall FAQ
- Does Andrews Hall have air conditioning?
- Reportedly yes — central AC was part of the renovation — but residents have described the cooling as uneven. A small fan is a cheap insurance policy.
- Do Andrews rooms really have sinks?
- Many do — it's the hall's signature feature and uncommon at Brown. Some rooms also have walk-in closets.
- Where do Andrews residents eat?
- Andrews Commons, a Brown dining hall, is inside the building. It's the shortest dining commute of any freshman hall.
- What size are the beds in Andrews?
- XL Twin (36" × 80"), Brown standard, with 11 inches of under-bed clearance.