EssentialXL Twin Sheet Set
Must be XL Twin. Standard twin sheets will slip right off.
Tener Hall beds are XL Twin · 80"×36".
$35–65
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Tener Hall Dorm Checklist 2026
Penn State
Doubles
Renovated Phase 1C, reopened Fall 2019.
- Bed SizeXL Twin · 80"×36"
- Under-BedAdjustable frame · loft height varies
- ACYes
- On-Campus~85%
✓ In the room
Bed frame & XL twin mattressdeskchairdresserclosetwindow blindsoverhead lighttrash & recycling binwired ethernet + Wi-Fi
✗ Not provided
Desk lampfanshower caddybeddingtowelsarea rugfull-length mirrorsurge protector
⊘ Prohibited
Candlesincensehalogen lampshot platestoasterstoaster ovensair fryersInstant Potsspace heaterspersonal ACpersonal dehumidifierspersonal fridgespersonal microwaves3D printersfitness equipmenthoverboards
- Penn State prohibits personal fridges and microwaves. Students must rent through the campus MicroFridge program — bringing your own is not allowed.
What’s different about Tener 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.
Air-conditioned
Tener Hall is air-conditioned — but confirm your specific room before skipping a fan entirely.
Beds loft for extra storage
Tener 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.
Bedding
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EssentialMattress Topper
Dorm mattresses are notoriously thin. This one's non-negotiable.
Tener 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.
Tener Hall beds are XL Twin · 80"×36".
$60–150
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EssentialUnder-Bed Storage Bins
Match your hall's under-bed clearance — see the spec strip above before buying.
Tener Hall beds have Adjustable frame · loft height 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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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.
Tener Hall 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.
Tener 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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