How many people share a suite in Race Street Residences?

Suites are 2-bedroom units for up to 4 students, with two people per bedroom.

What are the bathrooms like?

They are inside the suite: a separate shower room with the sink outside, plus a bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower -- shared only among suitemates rather than with the whole floor.

Do I need a mini-fridge here?

Usually not. The suite kitchen already has a full-sized refrigerator, sink, and cabinet storage, and every floor also has a full kitchen with two stoves, a microwave, and an oven.

Can I loft or raise my bed?

Only with the frame's own adjustment, which tops out at a 36-inch maximum bed height. Drexel prohibits lofts of any type unless issued by the University, and bed risers and cinder blocks are non-permitted items.

Is Race Street Residences air conditioned?

Yes -- it has self-regulated central A/C and heat, so residents control their own temperature.

Is Race Street Residences a good hall to live in?

That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Race Street Residences has Extra-long twin, 80 x 36 in. beds with Not published — confirm with Residence Life of under-bed storage, and is fully air conditioned. Drexel University provides Bed frame, mattress, wardrobe, desk, chair, suite couch, full-size suite refrigerator, Wi-Fi in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Race Street Residences stacks up against Drexel University's other halls above.

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Race Street Residences Dorm Checklist 2026

Drexel University

4-person suites, 2 people per bedroom, bathroom inside the suite

Verified Aug 18, 2026 · drexel.edu

Race Street Residences is an 11-floor, all-first-year suite hall for up to 4 students. Added to replace Towers Hall, which Drexel has closed for 2026-27.

Bed SizeExtra-long twin, 80 x 36 in.
Under-BedNot published — confirm with Residence Life
ACYes
On-CampusRequired (2-year residency)

✓ In the room

Bed framemattresswardrobedeskchairsuite couchfull-size suite refrigeratorWi-Fi

✗ Not provided

Beddingextra-long twin sheetspillowstowelscleaning supplies for all suite spaceskitchen suppliesmicrowave (700W max)personal refrigerator (2.9 cu ft max)

⊘ Prohibited

Loftsbed riserscinder blocksnon-university furniturehammockswaterbedscandlesincensehalogen lampsspace heatersquartz heatershot platestoasters and toaster ovens in roomsair fryers in roomsextension cordsLED light stripssurveillance camerasweaponspetsalcohol containers

Removing a window screen from a residence hall room results in a per-screen fine, and screens must stay in position at all times.
Lofts of any type are not permitted unless issued by the University; bed risers and cinder blocks are also on the non-permitted items list.
Suite residents must bring cleaning supplies for every space in the suite -- bedrooms, living area, kitchen area, and bathrooms.
Bedrooms are 10' x 15' and shared by two students, so coordinate large items with your roommate before buying.
Frame height can be raised to a maximum bed height, but personal lofts, platforms and bed risers are prohibited — ask Residence Life for the exact under-bed clearance.

Living in Race Street Residences: what to know before you pack

The room

Race Street Residences offers 2-bedroom suites for up to 4 students, with two people per 10' x 15' bedroom. Each resident gets an extra-long twin bed listed at 80in x 36in x 36in whose height can be raised or lowered, a wardrobe (32in x 24in x 72in), and a desk (39in x 24in x 54in) with chair. As across Drexel, that 36-inch number is the bed's maximum height, not the space underneath, and lofts, bed risers, and cinder blocks are all prohibited -- so shop shallow under-bed bins. The shared common space includes a couch, and the suite kitchen has a full-sized refrigerator, sink, and cabinet storage, which makes a personal mini-fridge largely unnecessary. Suites are tile with carpeted corridors, and windows measure 95in x 34in in both the living room and bedrooms. Suites are assigned by same gender with mixed-gender floors, and gender-inclusive housing is available upon request as available.

Day to day

Bathrooms are located inside the suite: a separate shower room with the sink outside, plus a bathroom with sink, toilet, and shower -- a notably private setup for a first-year building. Climate control is self-regulated central A/C and heat. The building has 11 floors with three elevators in the hallway, a centrally located laundry room on floor 1, and indoor bike storage on the basement level accessed through an outside door. Every floor has a full kitchen with two stoves, a microwave, oven, sink, tables, and chairs. Floors 2-11 each have a social lounge with a TV and a small study lounge, floor 1 has a multipurpose room with a TV, and floor 2 has a large study room with both group and private study furniture. The building sits on the Race Street Walk, the center of Drexel's residential community.

Move-in day

First-year students in Race Street Residences move in during Drexel's Move-In Weekend, September 12-13, 2026 -- one shared window across all first-year halls rather than a per-hall day. Drexel's 'Cruise Ship Move-In' has the University and Student Services team unload your vehicle and transport items to the suite while you and your family park and continue through check-in. Your specific move-in date and time appear in the Housing and Dining portal via DrexelOne starting in August. Welcome Week activities run September 14-20, with classes beginning the following Tuesday.

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Race Street Residences FAQ

How many people share a suite in Race Street Residences?: Suites are 2-bedroom units for up to 4 students, with two people per bedroom.
What are the bathrooms like?: They are inside the suite: a separate shower room with the sink outside, plus a bathroom with a sink, toilet, and shower -- shared only among suitemates rather than with the whole floor.
Do I need a mini-fridge here?: Usually not. The suite kitchen already has a full-sized refrigerator, sink, and cabinet storage, and every floor also has a full kitchen with two stoves, a microwave, and an oven.
Can I loft or raise my bed?: Only with the frame's own adjustment, which tops out at a 36-inch maximum bed height. Drexel prohibits lofts of any type unless issued by the University, and bed risers and cinder blocks are non-permitted items.
Is Race Street Residences air conditioned?: Yes -- it has self-regulated central A/C and heat, so residents control their own temperature.
Is Race Street Residences a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Race Street Residences has Extra-long twin, 80 x 36 in. beds with Not published — confirm with Residence Life of under-bed storage, and is fully air conditioned. Drexel University provides Bed frame, mattress, wardrobe, desk, chair, suite couch, full-size suite refrigerator, Wi-Fi in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Race Street Residences stacks up against Drexel University's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in Race Street Residences Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about Race Street Residences: it has Extra-long twin, 80 x 36 in. beds with Not published — confirm with Residence Life of under-bed clearance, and the room is air conditioned. On top of that, the room comes with Bed frame, mattress, wardrobe, desk, chair, suite couch, full-size suite refrigerator, Wi-Fi; you'll need to bring Bedding, extra-long twin sheets, pillows, towels, cleaning supplies for all suite spaces, kitchen supplies, microwave (700W max), personal refrigerator (2.9 cu ft max) yourself; Lofts, bed risers, cinder blocks, non-university furniture, hammocks, waterbeds, candles, incense, halogen lamps, space heaters, quartz heaters, hot plates, toasters and toaster ovens in rooms, air fryers in rooms, extension cords, LED light strips, surveillance cameras, weapons, pets, alcohol containers isn't allowed. The full day-to-day breakdown above covers the room, the building, and move-in day in more depth.

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