What size sheets do I need for Stokely Hall?

FULL XL — and this genuinely matters, because it's the only common freshman-hall bed at UT that isn't a twin. A Full XL mattress is wider than Twin XL (same 80-inch length, roughly 54 inches wide versus 36-39), so Twin and Twin XL fitted sheets will not stretch to fit. Buy bedding specifically labeled Full XL before move-in week; it's a less common size that stores sell out of quickly in August. The upside: you're sleeping on the biggest standard bed in UT freshman housing — bring a comforter sized Full/Queen to match.

What's a super-suite in Stokely Hall?

Stokely's super-suites arrange private or shared bedrooms around a shared living area, in three flavors: quad shared (four residents, shared bedrooms), quad private (four residents, private bedrooms), and triple private (three residents, private bedrooms). You get a built-in social unit and a living room your suite actually furnishes and uses — plus the standard UT MicroFridge in the unit. The suite lifestyle works best with a little pre-move-in coordination: agree on who brings the TV, the rug, and the seating so the living area comes together without duplicates.

Does Stokely Hall stay open during breaks?

Yes — Stokely is open for university breaks, which is worth real planning weight if you're out-of-state, international, or just not making the trip home every holiday. (Contrast that with schools and halls that close entirely between terms and require students to clear out.) It makes Stokely one of the most practical picks at UT for students whose travel is expensive or complicated. If that's you, note it in your housing preferences — and pack knowing your room is a true year-round home base, not a between-breaks locker.

Is parking easy at Stokely Hall?

As easy as it gets in UT freshman housing — Stokely sits adjacent to a 1,020-space parking garage, so bringing a car to campus doesn't mean hunting street spots or hiking from a remote lot. You'll still need the appropriate UT parking permit, so sort that out through parking services before arrival. The garage also makes move-in and family visits dramatically simpler: unload steps from the door instead of double-parked on a hill. For students planning weekend trips home, Stokely-plus-garage is the combination to request.

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Stokely Hall Dorm Checklist 2026

University of Tennessee

Super-suites: quad shared, quad private & triple private bedrooms with shared living area

Verified Jul 26, 2026 · studentlife.utk.edu

Super-suite hall for 670 students — quad-shared, quad-private, and triple-private floor plans where bedrooms open onto a shared living area. The beds are FULL XL (buy Full XL sheets, not twin). MicroFridge in every unit, TWO laundry rooms per floor, community kitchen, and two lobbies and two study rooms on each floor. Adjacent to a 1,020-space parking garage, near the Student Health Center — and it stays open over university breaks.

Bed SizeFull XL (not Twin XL)
Under-BedStandard frame
ACYes
On-CampusRequired

✓ In the room

FULL XL bed & mattressdeskdesk chairdresser/chestclosetMicroFridge (combined fridge + freezer + microwave) in every room

✗ Not provided

Bedding (FULL XL — not twin!)towelsshower caddyhangersdesk lamp

⊘ Prohibited

Open flames (candlesburners)open-coil appliances (space heaterstoasters)halogen lampsincenseelectric blanketsGeorge Foreman-style grillspersonal refrigerators; extension cords must be UL-approved 16-gaugemax 6 ft unsplicednever under carpet

Stokely beds are FULL XL — wider than any twin. Twin and Twin XL sheets will not fit; buy FULL XL bedding. This is the only sheet size like it in UT's freshman halls.
A MicroFridge (fridge + freezer + microwave) is provided in EVERY UT residence hall room — and personal refrigerators are not allowed. Don't buy or rent a fridge for Knoxville.
Electric blankets are prohibited in UT housing — pack a regular comforter or throw instead.

Living in Stokely Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Stokely is the outlier in UT freshman housing in the best ways, starting with the beds: FULL XL — wider than a twin — which means Twin and Twin XL sheets physically will not fit. Buy Full XL bedding, full stop; it's the packing fact that defines this hall. The super-suite floor plans (quad shared, quad private, and triple private) put bedrooms around a shared living area, with desks, chairs, dressers, and the standard-issue MicroFridge (fridge, freezer, microwave — personal fridges banned) in every unit. The living area is genuinely yours to furnish: a TV and a rug go further here than in any traditional double.

Day to day

Stokely houses 670 students in super-suites and backs it with unusual infrastructure: two laundry rooms on every floor (laundry-day queues effectively don't exist), two lobbies and two study rooms per floor, and a community kitchen for real cooking. The location favors practical life — adjacent to a 1,020-space parking garage (the easiest car situation in UT freshman housing), near the Student Health Center, the Natalie Haslam Music Center, and the Art & Architecture Building, which makes it a favorite for music and design students. And unlike many halls, Stokely stays open over university breaks — a meaningful difference for out-of-state students and anyone not flying home at Thanksgiving.

Move-in day

UT move-in staggers across the week before classes begin Monday, August 17, 2026, with your window assigned through housing — book early in it and beat the Knoxville heat. Stokely-specific advice: coordinate with your suitemates ahead of arrival, because the shared living area needs exactly one of each shared thing (TV, rug, seating) and three or four families' worth of duplicates is the classic super-suite pileup. Double-check your bedding says FULL XL before you leave home — it's the one sheet size no nearby Target runs deep on during move-in week. The parking garage next door makes the unload itself about as painless as move-in gets.

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Stokely Hall FAQ

What size sheets do I need for Stokely Hall?: FULL XL — and this genuinely matters, because it's the only common freshman-hall bed at UT that isn't a twin. A Full XL mattress is wider than Twin XL (same 80-inch length, roughly 54 inches wide versus 36-39), so Twin and Twin XL fitted sheets will not stretch to fit. Buy bedding specifically labeled Full XL before move-in week; it's a less common size that stores sell out of quickly in August. The upside: you're sleeping on the biggest standard bed in UT freshman housing — bring a comforter sized Full/Queen to match.
What's a super-suite in Stokely Hall?: Stokely's super-suites arrange private or shared bedrooms around a shared living area, in three flavors: quad shared (four residents, shared bedrooms), quad private (four residents, private bedrooms), and triple private (three residents, private bedrooms). You get a built-in social unit and a living room your suite actually furnishes and uses — plus the standard UT MicroFridge in the unit. The suite lifestyle works best with a little pre-move-in coordination: agree on who brings the TV, the rug, and the seating so the living area comes together without duplicates.
Does Stokely Hall stay open during breaks?: Yes — Stokely is open for university breaks, which is worth real planning weight if you're out-of-state, international, or just not making the trip home every holiday. (Contrast that with schools and halls that close entirely between terms and require students to clear out.) It makes Stokely one of the most practical picks at UT for students whose travel is expensive or complicated. If that's you, note it in your housing preferences — and pack knowing your room is a true year-round home base, not a between-breaks locker.
Is parking easy at Stokely Hall?: As easy as it gets in UT freshman housing — Stokely sits adjacent to a 1,020-space parking garage, so bringing a car to campus doesn't mean hunting street spots or hiking from a remote lot. You'll still need the appropriate UT parking permit, so sort that out through parking services before arrival. The garage also makes move-in and family visits dramatically simpler: unload steps from the door instead of double-parked on a hill. For students planning weekend trips home, Stokely-plus-garage is the combination to request.
Is Stokely Hall a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Stokely Hall has Full XL (not Twin XL) beds with Standard frame of under-bed storage, and is fully air conditioned. University of Tennessee provides FULL XL bed & mattress, desk, desk chair, dresser/chest, closet, MicroFridge (combined fridge + freezer + microwave) in every room in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Stokely Hall stacks up against University of Tennessee's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in Stokely Hall Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about Stokely Hall: it has Full XL (not Twin XL) beds with Standard frame of under-bed clearance, and the room is air conditioned. On top of that, the room comes with FULL XL bed & mattress, desk, desk chair, dresser/chest, closet, MicroFridge (combined fridge + freezer + microwave) in every room; you'll need to bring Bedding (FULL XL — not twin!), towels, shower caddy, hangers, desk lamp yourself; Open flames (candles, burners), open-coil appliances (space heaters, toasters), halogen lamps, incense, electric blankets, George Foreman-style grills, personal refrigerators; extension cords must be UL-approved 16-gauge, max 6 ft unspliced, never under carpet 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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