Does Hedrick Hall have air conditioning?

No. Hedrick Hall is a Classic-designation hall and has no central or in-room air conditioning. Personal portable air conditioners and window units are also prohibited under UCLA Housing policy campus-wide. Los Angeles September temperatures during move-in week routinely hit 85 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, so packing at least one quality tower or box fan is strongly recommended — it is a practical necessity, not optional. Opening windows in the early morning to pull in cooler overnight air and closing them before the afternoon heat peaks is the standard strategy Hedrick residents use to keep rooms livable during the first weeks of fall quarter. A fan on your desk and a larger floor fan covering the room is the most effective combination.

Can I bring a microwave to Hedrick Hall?

Standalone microwaves are prohibited in all UCLA residential rooms, including Hedrick Hall — no exceptions for size, wattage, or brand. If you want microwave access in your room, you can rent a MicroFridge combo unit through UCLA Housing, which combines a compact mini-fridge and a microwave in a single Housing-approved appliance that meets the building's electrical safety requirements. Book the rental through the UCLA Housing portal before move-in and the unit will be in your room when you arrive. Otherwise, Rendezvous dining is close enough that most Hedrick residents find it easy to use the dining hall appliances for quick heating needs without needing an in-room solution.

What bedding size do I need for my Hedrick Hall mattress?

UCLA provides an XL Twin mattress measuring 36 inches wide by 80 inches long. Standard twin sheets are 75 inches long, which means they will not cover the foot of the mattress and will pop off the corners constantly during the night. Purchase bedding explicitly labeled 'XL Twin' or 'Twin XL' and confirm the stated length is 80 inches before ordering. UCLA's beds are slightly narrower than the 38-inch industry standard XL Twin, so sheets may be a touch loose on the sides — that is normal and not a fit problem. The same sizing applies to any mattress topper or protector. Most major retailers stock this size specifically for college students, and ordering before move-in is strongly preferred over trying to find it locally.

What does UCLA already provide in the room so I do not duplicate it?

UCLA Housing furnishes the bed frame and XL Twin mattress, a desk, a desk chair, drawer storage units, closet space, and drapes. You do not need to bring any of those items. What is not provided — and what belongs on your packing or shipping list — includes XL Twin bedding and pillows, a desk lamp, towels, a shower caddy, shower flip-flops, hangers, and a power strip with surge protection. Because Hedrick is a Classic hall with no AC, a quality electric fan is also essential. Most first-year students forget at least one of these items and end up at the Target on Westwood Boulevard during their first weekend on campus — it is close and well-stocked, but buying everything there on arrival day adds unnecessary cost and stress when you are already settling in.

Is Hedrick Hall a good hall to live in?

That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Hedrick Hall has XL Twin · 36"×80" beds with clearance that varies by room of under-bed storage, and is not air conditioned. UCLA provides Bed frame & mattress, desk, desk chair, drawer storage, closet space, drapes in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Hedrick Hall stacks up against UCLA's other halls above.

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Hedrick Hall Dorm Checklist 2026

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Traditional doubles; Hedrick Court

Verified Jun 21, 2026 · housing.ucla.edu

Classic hall in Hedrick Court — no AC. One of The Hill's most social courts; Hedrick has a reputation for an active, outgoing community. Traditional doubles. Close to Rendezvous dining. Bring a fan — September is warm and Classic halls have no AC.

Bed SizeXL Twin · 36"×80"
Under-Bed
ACNo
On-CampusFreshman guarantee

✓ In the room

Bed frame & mattressdeskdesk chairdrawer storagecloset spacedrapes

✗ Not provided

Desk lampfanbeddingpillowstowelsshower caddyhangerspower strip with surge protection

⊘ Prohibited

Standalone microwavestoasterscoffee makershot water heaterscandlesincensehalogen lampsspace heaterspersonal AC unitshoverboardsopen-coil heating appliances

Standalone microwaves are prohibited. You may bring a personal mini-fridge (max 6 cu ft), or rent a MicroFridge combo (fridge + microwave in one unit) through UCLA Housing.
No air conditioning in this hall. Personal AC units are prohibited. LA can hit 85–90°F in September — pack a fan.

Living in Hedrick Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Hedrick Hall rooms are traditional doubles where you and your roommate share a compact but functional space. UCLA furnishes each room with an XL Twin bed frame and mattress (36" wide by 80" long — narrower than a standard twin, so bring XL Twin sheets), a desk, desk chair, and drawer storage, plus a closet and drapes. What the room does not include is worth noting: bring your own desk lamp, fan, bedding, pillows, and a power strip with surge protection. Standalone microwaves, toasters, and coffee makers are prohibited, but you may bring a mini-fridge up to 6 cubic feet or rent a MicroFridge combo unit through UCLA Housing if you want microwave access. Keep the room layout simple — you will share this footprint with another person for the full year.

Day to day

Hedrick Hall sits in the heart of Hedrick Court and carries a well-earned reputation as one of The Hill's most outgoing, social communities. Hall bathrooms are shared among floor residents, which keeps things communal in a way that tends to break the ice fast in the first weeks of fall quarter. Rendezvous dining hall is steps away, making it easy to pull together spontaneous meals with floormates throughout the day. Because Hedrick is a Classic hall it has no air conditioning, and LA Septembers regularly reach 85–90°F, so a good fan is not optional — it is a genuine necessity. The tradeoff is a lively, connected floor culture that many Hedrick residents look back on as a defining part of their first year.

Move-in day

UCLA's 2026 move-in window for Hedrick Hall runs September 16–19, and your specific assigned date and timeslot will appear in MyUCLA Housing portal in August. During the move-in days of September 16–20, Housing provides three gratis daily meal swipes at the dining halls so you can eat while you get settled; regular meal plan billing begins with dinner on September 20. Hedrick's central courtyard location means foot traffic is brisk during move-in weekend, so a hand cart or dolly will save you a lot of trips. Given that the building has no AC, try to schedule your arrival for an early morning timeslot when temperatures are still manageable.

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Hedrick Hall FAQ

Does Hedrick Hall have air conditioning?: No. Hedrick Hall is a Classic-designation hall and has no central or in-room air conditioning. Personal portable air conditioners and window units are also prohibited under UCLA Housing policy campus-wide. Los Angeles September temperatures during move-in week routinely hit 85 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit, so packing at least one quality tower or box fan is strongly recommended — it is a practical necessity, not optional. Opening windows in the early morning to pull in cooler overnight air and closing them before the afternoon heat peaks is the standard strategy Hedrick residents use to keep rooms livable during the first weeks of fall quarter. A fan on your desk and a larger floor fan covering the room is the most effective combination.
Can I bring a microwave to Hedrick Hall?: Standalone microwaves are prohibited in all UCLA residential rooms, including Hedrick Hall — no exceptions for size, wattage, or brand. If you want microwave access in your room, you can rent a MicroFridge combo unit through UCLA Housing, which combines a compact mini-fridge and a microwave in a single Housing-approved appliance that meets the building's electrical safety requirements. Book the rental through the UCLA Housing portal before move-in and the unit will be in your room when you arrive. Otherwise, Rendezvous dining is close enough that most Hedrick residents find it easy to use the dining hall appliances for quick heating needs without needing an in-room solution.
What bedding size do I need for my Hedrick Hall mattress?: UCLA provides an XL Twin mattress measuring 36 inches wide by 80 inches long. Standard twin sheets are 75 inches long, which means they will not cover the foot of the mattress and will pop off the corners constantly during the night. Purchase bedding explicitly labeled 'XL Twin' or 'Twin XL' and confirm the stated length is 80 inches before ordering. UCLA's beds are slightly narrower than the 38-inch industry standard XL Twin, so sheets may be a touch loose on the sides — that is normal and not a fit problem. The same sizing applies to any mattress topper or protector. Most major retailers stock this size specifically for college students, and ordering before move-in is strongly preferred over trying to find it locally.
What does UCLA already provide in the room so I do not duplicate it?: UCLA Housing furnishes the bed frame and XL Twin mattress, a desk, a desk chair, drawer storage units, closet space, and drapes. You do not need to bring any of those items. What is not provided — and what belongs on your packing or shipping list — includes XL Twin bedding and pillows, a desk lamp, towels, a shower caddy, shower flip-flops, hangers, and a power strip with surge protection. Because Hedrick is a Classic hall with no AC, a quality electric fan is also essential. Most first-year students forget at least one of these items and end up at the Target on Westwood Boulevard during their first weekend on campus — it is close and well-stocked, but buying everything there on arrival day adds unnecessary cost and stress when you are already settling in.
Is Hedrick Hall a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Hedrick Hall has XL Twin · 36"×80" beds with clearance that varies by room of under-bed storage, and is not air conditioned. UCLA provides Bed frame & mattress, desk, desk chair, drawer storage, closet space, drapes in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Hedrick Hall stacks up against UCLA's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in Hedrick Hall Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about Hedrick Hall: it has XL Twin · 36"×80" beds, and there's no AC, so plan around that. On top of that, the room comes with Bed frame & mattress, desk, desk chair, drawer storage, closet space, drapes; you'll need to bring Desk lamp, fan, bedding, pillows, towels, shower caddy, hangers, power strip with surge protection yourself; Standalone microwaves, toasters, coffee makers, hot water heaters, candles, incense, halogen lamps, space heaters, personal AC units, hoverboards, open-coil heating appliances 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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Living in Hedrick Hall: what to know before you pack

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