Can I loft my bed in Francis Hall?

Francis Hall beds are bunkable and loftable, and Loyola lists junior (36") and high (64") lofts as options that "may be available" with certain limitations — so confirm with Residence Life rather than assuming a high loft is guaranteed for your room.

What bathroom style does Francis Hall have?

Shared adjoining bathrooms between paired rooms, not a full community bathroom or a private in-room bath.

Is Francis Hall only for freshmen?

Floors 2-7 house first-year students; floor 8 is reserved for transfer students. Both are housed single-gender by suite.

Chicago, IL · Private Jesuit university on Lake Michigan

Francis Hall Dorm Checklist 2026

Loyola Chicago

Triple/double/single suite-style rooms, shared adjoining bathrooms

Verified Aug 18, 2026 · luc.edu

Loyola's newest first-year hall (2020) pairs suites with Faculty in Residence. Named for Pope Francis, it hosts a multipurpose room and smart classrooms.

Bed SizeTwin XL, 85.5"L x 36"W x 36"H
Under-BedJunior (36") or high (64") loft available
ACYes
On-CampusRequired, first two years (4 semesters)

✓ In the room

Faculty in Residence programsmart classroomsfirst-floor cafemultipurpose roomcommunity kitchens in lounges on each floorin-hall laundrysocial loungeselevators24-hour front desk

✗ Not provided

linensmini-fridgemicrowavedesk lamp

⊘ Prohibited

candlesincensehalogen lampshot platestoaster ovensdeep fryersspace heaterspersonal air conditionersnon-university loftsadhesive strips (3M Command strips)extension cords

Living in Francis Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Francis Hall's triple, double, and single suite-style rooms share adjoining bathrooms between paired rooms rather than a full community bathroom. Beds are Twin XL, listed by Loyola at 85.5"L x 36"W x 36"H, and are bunkable and loftable — junior lofts (36") and high lofts (64") "may be available," with Loyola's own caveat that certain limitations may apply, so treat the high loft as request-dependent rather than guaranteed. Each resident gets a bed, dresser, desk, and chair. The building has forced-air, thermostat-controlled AC across seven residential floors: floors 2-7 house first-year students single-gender by suite, and floor 8 is reserved for transfer students.

Day to day

Francis Hall is built around Loyola Chicago's first Faculty in Residence Program, plus a cafe-style dining option on the first floor, a multipurpose room, and smart classrooms open to the campus community. In-hall laundry, community kitchens in lounges on each floor, and social lounges mean students don't have to travel far, and the Francis area has a 24-hour staffed reception desk with ID required at the front door. As Loyola's most recently built first-year building, it tends to draw students who want more suite-style privacy than the traditional community-bathroom halls offer, without leaving the first-year community.

Move-in day

Francis Hall splits its fall 2026 move-in across two days: half of residents on August 16, 2026, and half on August 17, 2026. Which date applies depends on your assignment — Residence Life says students in a building with multiple move-in dates receive their assigned date in late June, and the First Year Students timeline lists the final assignment with move-in date and time going out in late July. Don't assume the earlier date without checking.

Room ideas

See The Raised Bed styled

The frame goes up, and the floor underneath comes back as storage.

Styled render — not a photo of Francis Hall.

Everything for your Francis Hall room

The complete Loyola Chicago packing list, tuned to Francis Hall — best picks flagged, anything the room already includes pulled out, and every item shoppable. Affiliate links; live Amazon prices where available, may vary.

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Dorm shopping guides: Mini fridge · Surge protector · Storage bins · Mattress topper · Desk lamp · Bedding sets · Twin XL sheets · Shower caddy · Towels · Shower shoes · Laundry hamper · Area rug · Mirror · Over-door organizer · Closet organizers · Fans (no AC) · Loft bed setup

Sources & verification — last checked Aug 18, 2026

Francis Hall FAQ

Can I loft my bed in Francis Hall?: Francis Hall beds are bunkable and loftable, and Loyola lists junior (36") and high (64") lofts as options that "may be available" with certain limitations — so confirm with Residence Life rather than assuming a high loft is guaranteed for your room.
What bathroom style does Francis Hall have?: Shared adjoining bathrooms between paired rooms, not a full community bathroom or a private in-room bath.
Is Francis Hall only for freshmen?: Floors 2-7 house first-year students; floor 8 is reserved for transfer students. Both are housed single-gender by suite.
Is Francis Hall a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Francis Hall has Twin XL, 85.5"L x 36"W x 36"H beds with Junior (36") or high (64") loft available of under-bed storage, and is fully air conditioned. Loyola Chicago provides Faculty in Residence program, smart classrooms, first-floor cafe, multipurpose room, community kitchens in lounges on each floor, in-hall laundry, social lounges, elevators, 24-hour front desk in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Francis Hall stacks up against Loyola Chicago's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in Francis Hall Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about Francis Hall: it has Twin XL, 85.5"L x 36"W x 36"H beds with Junior (36") or high (64") loft available of under-bed clearance, and the room is air conditioned. On top of that, the room comes with Faculty in Residence program, smart classrooms, first-floor cafe, multipurpose room, community kitchens in lounges on each floor, in-hall laundry, social lounges, elevators, 24-hour front desk; you'll need to bring linens, mini-fridge, microwave, desk lamp yourself; candles, incense, halogen lamps, hot plates, toaster ovens, deep fryers, space heaters, personal air conditioners, non-university lofts, adhesive strips (3M Command strips), extension cords 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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Francis Hall Dorm Checklist 2026

Living in Francis Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Day to day

Move-in day

See The Raised Bed styled

Everything for your Francis Hall room

Bedding

Fan — optional

Bathroom

Personal Care & Grooming

Self-Care Essentials

Storage & Organization

Closet Space-Savers

Tech & Power

Laundry

Desk & Study

Health & Safety

Comfort & Room

Kitchen & Dining

Misc Essentials

Move-In Day Gear

Francis Hall FAQ

Thinking About Living in Francis Hall Next Year?

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