Columbus, OH · Largest Freshman Class
Ohio State Dorm Checklist 2026
Ohio State requires every freshman to live on campus. North Residential towers have full AC — but Siebert Hall has none. Every room includes a combo fridge/microwave unit. Pick your hall below for verified room data.
Pick your residence hall
Each hall has its own checklist sized to that exact room.
Morrill Tower
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- 32" under-bed
- AC
- Yes
Lincoln Tower
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- Yes
Drackett Tower
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- Yes
Siebert Hall
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- No
Taylor Tower
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- Yes
Nosker House
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- Partial
Park-Stradley Hall
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- Partial
Raney House
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- Partial
Smith-Steeb Hall
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- Partial
Canfield Hall
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- Partial
Archer House
- Bed
- XL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-bed
- Adjustable frame · clearance varies
- AC
- Partial
What’s in every room — and what isn’t
Every Ohiofreshman hall includes the same base furnishings. Here’s what you can skip buying, what you’ll need to bring, and what’s banned.
⚠ OSU provides a combo fridge/freezer/microwave in every room — personal fridges and microwaves are prohibited. You cannot bring your own.
⚠ Self-constructed lofts are banned. Institutional lofting requests take at least 1 week to process and are not available in every hall.
✓ In every room
- Bed frame & XL twin mattress
- desk
- chair
- dresser
- combination fridge/freezer/microwave unit
- trash & recycling bin
- overhead lighting
✗ Not provided
- Bedding
- pillow
- towels
- desk lamp
- hangers
- shower caddy
- area rug
⊘ Prohibited
- Candles
- wax warmers
- incense
- open-flame items
- space heaters
- toasters
- toaster ovens
- air fryers
- hot plates
- rice cookers
- Instant Pots
- personal fridges
- personal microwaves
- self-constructed lofts
Which halls have air conditioning?
AC status varies by hall — useful to know before your assignment arrives.
| Hall | AC | Under-bed |
|---|---|---|
| Morrill Tower | Yes | 32" under-bed |
| Lincoln Tower | Yes | Adjustable frame · clearance varies |
| Drackett Tower | Yes | Adjustable frame · clearance varies |
| Siebert Hall | No AC | Adjustable frame · clearance varies |
| Taylor Tower | Yes | Adjustable frame · clearance varies |
| Nosker House | Partial | Adjustable frame · clearance varies |
| Park-Stradley Hall | Partial | Adjustable frame · clearance varies |
| Raney House | Partial | Adjustable frame · clearance varies |
| Smith-Steeb Hall | Partial | Adjustable frame · clearance varies |
| Canfield Hall | Partial | Adjustable frame · clearance varies |
| Archer House | Partial | Adjustable frame · clearance varies |
Common questions about Ohio State dorms
- When does Ohio State send housing assignments?
- OSU typically releases housing assignments in mid-to-late July. You'll get an email with your specific hall and room — hold off on buying anything hall-specific until then.
- Do all Ohio State dorms have air conditioning?
- No. Morrill, Lincoln, Drackett, and Taylor towers have full AC. Siebert Hall has no air conditioning at all. Nosker, Park-Stradley, Smith-Steeb, and other corridor halls have AC on some floors but not all. Check your specific hall and floor assignment.
- Can I bring a mini-fridge to Ohio State?
- No. Every freshman hall comes with a combo fridge/freezer/microwave unit already in the room. Bringing a personal fridge or microwave is prohibited. The provided unit is shared by roommates.
- Can I loft my bed in Ohio State dorms?
- You cannot build your own loft. Institutional lofting is available in some halls — submit a service request through OSU Housing, but expect at least a 1-week wait and know it's not guaranteed in every building. Some students rent through Bedloft.com.
- Can I bring a moving truck to Ohio State move-in?
- No commercial moving trucks (U-Haul, Penske, etc.) are allowed on campus during move-in. OSU assigns specific arrival windows — use personal vehicles only and check your assignment email for your designated time.