EssentialXL Twin Sheet Set
Must be XL Twin. Standard twin sheets will slip right off.
Park-Stradley Hall beds are XL Twin · 80"×36".
$35–65
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Park-Stradley Hall Dorm Checklist 2026
Ohio State
Traditional doubles · lockable private shower and toilet stalls
11-story hall with a distinctive bathroom configuration: private lockable shower and toilet stalls rather than fully communal bathrooms — more privacy than most corridor halls. AC varies by floor.
- Bed SizeXL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-BedAdjustable frame · clearance varies
- ACPartial
- On-Campus100% on-campus
✓ In the room
Bed frame & XL twin mattressdeskchairdressercombination fridge/freezer/microwave unittrash & recycling binoverhead lighting
✗ Not provided
Beddingpillowtowelsdesk lamphangersshower caddyarea rug
⊘ Prohibited
Candleswax warmersincenseopen-flame itemsspace heaterstoasterstoaster ovensair fryershot platesrice cookersInstant Potspersonal fridgespersonal microwavesself-constructed lofts
- 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.
What’s different about Park-Stradley Hall
The core checklist below works everywhere. These are the few things that are genuinely different about this building — get them right and the rest is easy.
Partial AC — pack a fan anyway
Park-Stradley Hall's cooling is partial and residents report it as uneven. Don't count on it; a small fan is cheap insurance.
Beds loft for extra storage
Park-Stradley Hall's frames raise or loft, so under-bed space is yours to create. Bed risers or a loft setup turn the area under the bed into room for bins, a mini-couch, or a desk.
Beds are XL Twin · 80"×36"
Standard twin bedding slips right off. Buy sheets, a topper, and a mattress pad labeled XL Twin specifically.
Fridge & microwave provided
Your room already includes a fridge/microwave unit — don't buy your own. Personal fridges and microwaves are almost always prohibited here anyway.
Bedding
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EssentialMattress Topper
Dorm mattresses are notoriously thin. This one's non-negotiable.
Park-Stradley Hall beds are XL Twin · 80"×36".
$45–120
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EssentialComforter or Duvet
XL Twin size. Medium weight works for most climates.
Park-Stradley Hall beds are XL Twin · 80"×36".
$60–150
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RecommendedStorage
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EssentialUnder-Bed Storage Bins
Match your hall's under-bed clearance — see the spec strip above before buying.
Park-Stradley Hall beds have Adjustable frame · clearance varies clearance — measure bins before buying.
$20–45
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RecommendedDesk
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EssentialSurge Protector (6-outlet)
Required by policy — only surge protectors, not extension cords.
$20–40
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RecommendedBath
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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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RecommendedFan (desk or tower)
Most freshman halls have no AC and August/September can be brutal. Not provided.
Park-Stradley Hall is partially air-conditioned — check your room assignment before skipping the fan.
$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.
Park-Stradley 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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