Does Hedrick Summit have air conditioning?

Yes. Hedrick Summit is a Plaza-designation hall and has central air conditioning throughout the building, including in every individual bedroom and the shared pod living areas. This is a meaningful difference from the Classic and Suite halls in Hedrick Court — both Hedrick Hall and Hitch Suites have no AC and rely entirely on fans during the warm weeks of September. During move-in week, when temperatures in LA regularly sit in the mid-to-upper 80s Fahrenheit, the AC makes Summit one of the more comfortable places to land on The Hill. Personal portable or window AC units are prohibited campus-wide under UCLA Housing policy, but you will not need them at Summit.

What does the pod living space look like and what is provided there?

Each pod common area comes furnished with a couch and a table provided by UCLA Housing — you do not need to bring lounge furniture. The space is shared among the small cluster of single rooms that open into it, typically a handful of students. Think of it as a built-in common room that belongs to just your pod group rather than the entire floor, which tends to make it feel more like a relaxed living room than a public lounge.

I want a microwave in my room. Is that allowed?

Standalone microwaves are prohibited in all UCLA residential rooms, including Hedrick Summit — no exceptions for size, wattage, or brand. The approved solution is to rent a MicroFridge combo unit through UCLA Housing, which packages a compact mini-fridge and a microwave into a single Housing-approved appliance that meets the building's electrical safety requirements. If you already planned to bring a personal mini-fridge, the MicroFridge rental replaces it entirely and adds microwave functionality. Book the rental through the UCLA Housing portal before move-in, and the unit will be in your room when you arrive. If you only need cold storage and plan to use dining hall microwaves for heating, a personal mini-fridge up to 6 cubic feet is permitted on its own without the rental.

What bedding should I buy for the Hedrick Summit mattress?

The mattress UCLA provides is an XL Twin: 36 inches wide and 80 inches long. Standard twin sheets are 75 inches long, five inches shorter than the mattress, and will not cover the foot of the bed — they will slip off the corners constantly. Buy sheets, a mattress protector, and a comforter all 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 have a bit of extra fabric on the sides, but that is expected and not a fit concern. Order bedding before move-in — most major college-oriented retailers carry XL Twin sizes and it is easier to ship than to find locally on arrival day.

Is Hedrick Summit a good hall to live in?

That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Hedrick Summit has XL Twin · 36"×80" beds with clearance that varies by room of under-bed storage, and is fully air conditioned. UCLA provides Bed frame & mattress, desk, desk chair, drawer storage, closet space, drapes, shared living room with couch and table in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Hedrick Summit stacks up against UCLA's other halls above.

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Hedrick Summit Dorm Checklist 2026

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Plaza pod rooms; Hedrick Court

Verified Jun 21, 2026 · housing.ucla.edu

Plaza-style living in Hedrick Court — AC throughout. Pod-style singles share a furnished living space. Sits at the top of Hedrick Court with good views. Social court with Rendezvous dining close by.

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

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Bed frame & mattressdeskdesk chairdrawer storagecloset spacedrapesshared living room with couch and table

✗ 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.

Living in Hedrick Summit: what to know before you pack

The room

Hedrick Summit is a Plaza-style hall, which means you have a private single bedroom rather than a shared double, and your bedroom opens into a furnished pod living space shared with a small group of neighbors. UCLA provides the XL Twin bed frame and mattress (36" by 80" — order XL Twin sheets, not standard twin), a desk, desk chair, drawer storage, closet, and drapes in your personal room. The pod common area comes with a couch and table already in place, so you are not starting from scratch socially. Prohibited items apply here just as everywhere on The Hill: no standalone microwaves, toasters, coffee makers, candles, halogen lamps, or space heaters. A mini-fridge up to 6 cubic feet is fine, and a MicroFridge rental is available through UCLA Housing if you want a microwave.

Day to day

Hedrick Summit sits at the top of Hedrick Court and offers some of the better views on The Hill along with the privacy of single-occupancy rooms. The Plaza pod format strikes a middle ground between the wide-open social floor of a Classic hall and the self-contained quiet of an apartment: you have your own space to sleep and study, but the shared living room pulls pod-mates together naturally over the course of the year. Central air conditioning is included — one of Summit's most appreciated practical advantages when September move-in arrives in the heat of LA's late summer. Rendezvous dining is a short walk downhill, keeping the community feel of Hedrick Court intact even for residents who live at the top of the hill.

Move-in day

Move-in for Hedrick Summit falls within UCLA's 2026 window of September 16–19; check MyUCLA Housing in August for your assigned date and arrival timeslot. Housing covers three gratis daily meal swipes per day from September 16 through 20, with the standard meal plan activating at dinner on September 20. Because Summit sits at the elevated end of the court, plan for a longer carry from the unloading zone — a wheeled cart or dolly is worth borrowing or renting. The good news is that by the time you are fully moved in and the AC is running, you will be significantly more comfortable than friends down in the Classic halls.

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Hedrick Summit FAQ

Does Hedrick Summit have air conditioning?: Yes. Hedrick Summit is a Plaza-designation hall and has central air conditioning throughout the building, including in every individual bedroom and the shared pod living areas. This is a meaningful difference from the Classic and Suite halls in Hedrick Court — both Hedrick Hall and Hitch Suites have no AC and rely entirely on fans during the warm weeks of September. During move-in week, when temperatures in LA regularly sit in the mid-to-upper 80s Fahrenheit, the AC makes Summit one of the more comfortable places to land on The Hill. Personal portable or window AC units are prohibited campus-wide under UCLA Housing policy, but you will not need them at Summit.
What does the pod living space look like and what is provided there?: Each pod common area comes furnished with a couch and a table provided by UCLA Housing — you do not need to bring lounge furniture. The space is shared among the small cluster of single rooms that open into it, typically a handful of students. Think of it as a built-in common room that belongs to just your pod group rather than the entire floor, which tends to make it feel more like a relaxed living room than a public lounge.
I want a microwave in my room. Is that allowed?: Standalone microwaves are prohibited in all UCLA residential rooms, including Hedrick Summit — no exceptions for size, wattage, or brand. The approved solution is to rent a MicroFridge combo unit through UCLA Housing, which packages a compact mini-fridge and a microwave into a single Housing-approved appliance that meets the building's electrical safety requirements. If you already planned to bring a personal mini-fridge, the MicroFridge rental replaces it entirely and adds microwave functionality. Book the rental through the UCLA Housing portal before move-in, and the unit will be in your room when you arrive. If you only need cold storage and plan to use dining hall microwaves for heating, a personal mini-fridge up to 6 cubic feet is permitted on its own without the rental.
What bedding should I buy for the Hedrick Summit mattress?: The mattress UCLA provides is an XL Twin: 36 inches wide and 80 inches long. Standard twin sheets are 75 inches long, five inches shorter than the mattress, and will not cover the foot of the bed — they will slip off the corners constantly. Buy sheets, a mattress protector, and a comforter all 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 have a bit of extra fabric on the sides, but that is expected and not a fit concern. Order bedding before move-in — most major college-oriented retailers carry XL Twin sizes and it is easier to ship than to find locally on arrival day.
Is Hedrick Summit a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Hedrick Summit has XL Twin · 36"×80" beds with clearance that varies by room of under-bed storage, and is fully air conditioned. UCLA provides Bed frame & mattress, desk, desk chair, drawer storage, closet space, drapes, shared living room with couch and table in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Hedrick Summit stacks up against UCLA's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in Hedrick Summit Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about Hedrick Summit: it has XL Twin · 36"×80" beds, and the room is air conditioned. On top of that, the room comes with Bed frame & mattress, desk, desk chair, drawer storage, closet space, drapes, shared living room with couch and table; 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 Summit: what to know before you pack

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