EssentialXL Twin Sheet Set
Must be XL Twin. Standard twin sheets will slip right off.
Morriss Hall beds are XL Twin · 36"×80".
$35–65
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Morriss Hall Dorm Checklist 2026
Brown University
Doubles, triples; suite-style configurations with shared lounges
Renovated 2017. Semi-private bathrooms (suite-style — shared by a smaller group rather than the whole hall) is the most-loved feature. Connected internally to Champlin (the 'Mo-Champ' complex). Has elevator service. New Fireside Lounge with gas fireplace and Game Room. Larger rooms than most freshman halls.
- 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.
Morriss 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.
Morriss 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.
Morriss 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.
Morriss 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.
Morriss 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 Morriss Hall: what to know before you pack
The room
Morriss came out of the summer-2017 renovation with rooms that run larger than most Brown freshman halls — doubles and triples in suite-style configurations grouped around shared lounges. Beds are the standard XL Twin with 11 inches of clearance, and the suite layout means your storage strategy can spill into a shared space your suite actually controls.
Day to day
The headline feature is the bathrooms: semi-private, shared by a suite-sized group instead of a whole hallway — the single most-loved thing residents mention. The 2017 lounge renovation rebuilt the ground floor around a Fireside Lounge with a double-sided gas fireplace, window-facing high-top study seating, and a Game Room with pool and ping-pong tables and a TV lounge. It's the kind of common space other halls visit.
Move-in day
Elevator service makes move-in straightforward. Morriss connects internally to Champlin — together they're the 'Mo-Champ' complex, so your social radius is two buildings wide from day one. No air conditioning: the fan goes in the first box, not the last.
Morriss Hall FAQ
- Does Morriss Hall have air conditioning?
- No. Bring a fan — August in Providence is humid.
- Are Morriss bathrooms private?
- Semi-private — suite-style bathrooms shared by a small group rather than the whole hall. Residents consistently name this the best feature.
- What common spaces does Morriss have?
- The 2017 renovation built a Fireside Lounge with a double-sided gas fireplace and a Game Room with pool, ping-pong, and a TV area on the ground floor.
- What size are the beds in Morriss?
- XL Twin (36" × 80") with 11 inches of under-bed clearance — Brown standard.