EssentialXL Twin Sheet Set
Must be XL Twin. Standard twin sheets will slip right off.
Metcalf Hall beds are XL Twin · 36"×80".
$35–65
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Metcalf Hall Dorm Checklist 2026
Brown University
Singles and doubles (renovation converted some singles to doubles)
Renovated 2013 (LEED Gold, with Miller) alongside Andrews — the 'MAM' cluster. No in-room sinks (unlike Andrews). Communal bathrooms, renovated in the same project. Cooling unconfirmed — pack as if there is none.
- 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
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EssentialMattress Topper
Dorm mattresses are notoriously thin. This one's non-negotiable.
Metcalf 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.
Metcalf 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.
Metcalf 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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Essential
EssentialMicrofiber Towel Set (3)
Dries fast, packs small. Regular towels stay damp all day.
$25–50
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EssentialFan (desk or tower)
Most freshman halls have no AC and August/September can be brutal. Not provided.
Metcalf 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.
Metcalf 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 Metcalf Hall: what to know before you pack
The room
Metcalf is one of the three Pembroke Quad halls rebuilt in the 2013 Miller-Metcalf-Andrews renovation, and with Miller it earned a LEED Gold rating. The renovation converted singles to doubles, so most rooms house two — fresh finishes and systems throughout, XL Twin beds, 11-inch under-bed clearance. Unlike its sibling Andrews, Metcalf rooms do not have in-room sinks.
Day to day
Bathrooms are communal and were fully redone in the renovation. Miller and Metcalf were connected at certain levels historically but the renovation made them independent structures to create smaller living communities — Metcalf feels like its own house, not a wing.
Move-in day
There's an elevator, and Pembroke Quad is the calmer corner of campus, with Andrews Commons dining one building away. On cooling: we haven't found an official confirmation that Metcalf's renovation included AC, so pack as if it doesn't — a fan you don't need beats an August without one.
Metcalf Hall FAQ
- Does Metcalf Hall have air conditioning?
- Unconfirmed. The 2013 renovation replaced the building systems, but we haven't found official confirmation of central AC. Bring a fan.
- Does Metcalf have in-room sinks like Andrews?
- No — in-room sinks are an Andrews feature. Metcalf uses communal bathrooms, renovated in the same 2013 project.
- What size are the beds in Metcalf?
- XL Twin (36" × 80") with 11 inches of under-bed clearance — Brown standard.
- Is there an elevator in Metcalf?
- Yes.