EssentialXL Twin Sheet Set
Must be XL Twin. Standard twin sheets will slip right off.
Taylor Tower beds are XL Twin · 80"×36".
$35–65
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Taylor Tower Dorm Checklist 2026
Ohio State
Suite-style · 4 per suite with private bathroom and AC
13-story suite-style tower. Each suite has 4 students sharing a private bathroom and AC. Currently part of the same 2024–2030 renovation envelope as Drackett. Freshmen occupy floors 1–12.
- Bed SizeXL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-BedAdjustable frame · clearance varies
- ACYes
- 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 Taylor Tower
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.
Air-conditioned
Taylor Tower is air-conditioned — but confirm your specific room before skipping a fan entirely.
Beds loft for extra storage
Taylor Tower'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.
Taylor Tower beds are XL Twin · 80"×36".
$45–120
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EssentialComforter or Duvet
XL Twin size. Medium weight works for most climates.
Taylor Tower 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.
Taylor Tower 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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OptionalFan (desk or tower)
Most freshman halls have no AC and August/September can be brutal. Not provided.
Taylor Tower is air-conditioned — a fan is comfort, not survival.
$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.
Taylor Tower 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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