Indiana University Bloomington Dorm Packing List 2026

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• ⚠Living off-campus in Bloomington in violation of the first-year residency policy may result in immediate administrative withdrawal from the university and/or a bill for all room and board fees for the semester(s) involved; the $200 housing application fee is non-refundable and exemption decisions are final and cannot be appealed.
• ⚠Residents may not reconfigure or disassemble university-provided beds or furniture themselves — only IU-hired third-party vendors may do it — and bed risers of any kind are prohibited, so do not buy risers or plan under-bed storage before confirming your room's configuration.
• ⚠A 7-day meal plan is required for first-time residents on top of the room rate: $4,404 (Classic), $4,984 (Expanded), or $5,563 (Max) for 2026-27.
• ⚠Only heavy-duty, UL-approved 12-14 gauge extension cords may be used in living units; surge protectors must plug directly into wall outlets and may not be daisy-chained, and all appliances must be UL-listed and rated 700 watts (6 amps) or less.
• ⚠Altering, covering, or tampering with smoke detectors, heat sensors, fire alarms, extinguishers, hoses, or sprinklers is prohibited; residents and their guests are held financially responsible for the damage and may face university student conduct charges.