EssentialXL Twin Sheet Set
Must be XL Twin. Standard twin sheets will slip right off.
Emery Hall beds are XL Twin · 36"×80".
$35–65
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Emery Hall Dorm Checklist 2026
Brown University
Doubles, triples; suite-style configurations
Renovated 2017 (Emery-Woolley-Morriss-Champlin project). Semi-private bathrooms shared by a smaller group. Connected to Woolley ('Em-Woo'). Elevator. Located directly above the Verney-Woolley dining hall ('V-Dub') — very convenient for meals.
- Bed SizeXL Twin · 36"×80"
- Under-Bed11" under-bed
- ACNo
- On-Campus~95%
✓ In the room
Bed frame & mattressdeskchairbookcasedressertrash & recycling binmicrofridge
✗ 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
(5)Essential
EssentialMattress Topper
Dorm mattresses are notoriously thin. This one's non-negotiable.
Emery 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.
Emery Hall beds are XL Twin · 36"×80".
$60–150
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Essential
RecommendedStorage
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EssentialUnder-Bed Storage Bins
Match your hall's under-bed clearance — see the spec strip above before buying.
Emery Hall beds have 11" under-bed clearance — measure bins before buying.
$20–45
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Recommended
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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Essential
Essential
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.
Emery 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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In your room ✓Trash Can + Liners
Not provided. Easy to forget, impossible to live without.
Emery 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 Emery Hall: what to know before you pack
The room
Emery was renovated in the summer-2017 Emery-Woolley-Morriss-Champlin project: doubles and triples in suite-style configurations, XL Twin beds, 11 inches of under-bed clearance. The suite arrangement groups a handful of rooms around shared space, which makes the building feel smaller than its headcount.
Day to day
Bathrooms are semi-private — shared by your suite group, not the whole floor. Emery connects internally to Woolley (students call the pair 'Em-Woo'), so the two buildings function as one community for lounges and late-night studying.
Move-in day
There's an elevator, and Emery's location is its quiet superpower: the Verney-Woolley dining hall — 'V-Dub' to everyone on campus — is directly downstairs. Breakfast without going outside, all winter. No air conditioning, so pack the fan first.
Emery Hall FAQ
- Does Emery Hall have air conditioning?
- No. Bring a fan for the warm months.
- Where do Emery residents eat?
- The Verney-Woolley dining hall ('V-Dub') is directly downstairs in the building — the second-shortest dining commute at Brown after Andrews Commons.
- Are Emery bathrooms private?
- Semi-private — suite-style, shared by a small group rather than the whole hall.
- What size are the beds in Emery?
- XL Twin (36" × 80") with 11 inches of under-bed clearance — Brown standard.