What size sheets do I need for Brumby Hall?

Twin XL. Brumby's 2020 renovation brought in 80-by-36-inch extra-long twin mattresses, so standard twin sheets (cut for 75-inch mattresses) will not fit — buy bedding labeled Twin XL. Don't assume this applies across UGA, though: Creswell, the high-rise across the way, still uses 75-by-36-inch standard twin mattresses. At UGA the sheet size genuinely depends on which hall you're assigned, so confirm your hall before you buy — it's the most common bedding mistake incoming Bulldogs make.

Does Brumby have community or private bathrooms?

Both, depending on your room type: Brumby offers doubles with a community bath down the hall and doubles with a private bath shared only between you and your roommate, at a higher rate. If you're in a community-bath double, pack the full shared-bathroom kit — a carryable shower caddy, shower shoes, and a robe for the walk. Private-bath doubles can skip the robe but keep the caddy; either way, you and hundreds of first-years share the building, so the bathroom question is mostly about your morning-routine tolerance.

Can I adjust the bed height in Brumby?

Yes — Brumby's beds are 17-position adjustable, and UGA lets you request your preferred bed height before move-in through the same housing form where you pick your arrival time slot. Set it high and the space underneath swallows bins and luggage without buying risers; every room also comes with a ladder chest and a mobile pedestal per resident, which cover a lot of storage before you buy anything. Bed safety rails are provided, so sleeping at height is a supported option, not a hack.

Does Brumby Hall close over breaks?

Yes — Brumby, like UGA's other first-year halls, closes for Thanksgiving, winter break, and spring break. That changes how you pack: anything you'll need every day (medications, chargers, essential clothes) should live in bags you can grab quickly, and perishables need to be cleared out before each break. Out-of-state students especially should plan break travel early, since flying home three times a year with essentials in tow is part of the UGA freshman rhythm. A collapsible duffel that stores flat earns its spot on the packing list.

Is Brumby Hall a good hall to live in?

That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Brumby Hall has Twin XL · 36"×80" beds with Adjustable · 17-position of under-bed storage, and is fully air conditioned. University of Georgia provides 17-position adjustable bed & 80"×36" XL mattress, ladder chest, mobile pedestal, desk, rolling chair, bed safety rail in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Brumby Hall stacks up against University of Georgia's other halls above.

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Brumby Hall Dorm Checklist 2026

University of Georgia

Doubles with community bath or private bath (first-year only, coed)

Verified Jul 26, 2026 · housing.uga.edu

The famous first-year high-rise, renovated in 2020 — 940 freshmen across 9 floors, coed, with doubles offering either a community bath or a private bath. XL twin mattresses (80"×36") on 17-position adjustable beds. Community kitchen on floor 1 plus warming kitchens on floors 2-6, study lounges, a 24-hour desk, and secure two-factor building access. Closes over breaks.

Bed SizeTwin XL · 36"×80"
Under-BedAdjustable · 17-position
ACYes
On-CampusRequired

✓ In the room

17-position adjustable bed & 80"×36" XL mattressladder chestmobile pedestaldeskrolling chairbed safety rail

✗ Not provided

Bedding (CHECK YOUR HALL'S MATTRESS SIZE first)towelsshower caddyhangersdesk lampfridge/microwave

⊘ Prohibited

Halogen light bulbsstring lightsLED strip lightsrope lights; appliances and cords must be UL-compliant (UL extension cords are permitted)

UGA mattress size DEPENDS ON YOUR HALL: Brumby and Russell have 80"×36" XL twin mattresses, but Creswell's are 75"×36" STANDARD twin — Twin XL fitted sheets sag on a Creswell bed. Confirm your hall before buying bedding.
String lights, LED strip lights, and rope lights are banned in UGA housing — including LED versions. Plan your room lighting around a desk lamp and non-halogen bulbs.
UGA residence halls CLOSE for Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks — you'll need to take essentials home each break, so pack with portability in mind.

Living in Brumby Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Brumby doubles come off the 2020 renovation with the best furniture in UGA's first-year system: two 17-position adjustable beds with 80"×36" XL twin mattresses (buy Twin XL bedding here — unlike Creswell across the way), a ladder chest and mobile pedestal per resident for storage, desks with rolling chairs, bed safety rails, and vinyl plank flooring. UGA even lets you request your bed height before arrival along with your move-in time slot, so your under-bed storage plan can be settled before you pull into Athens. Choose your battles on the bathroom question: Brumby offers doubles with a community bath or, for a bit more, a private bath shared just with your roommate.

Day to day

Brumby is one of UGA's iconic first-year high-rises — 940 freshmen, nine floors, and the social density that comes with that. The building runs a community kitchen on the first floor plus warming kitchens on floors 2 through 6, study lounges and phone rooms for calls and group work, a 24-hour front desk, and secure two-factor building access. Every room is air-conditioned — necessary equipment for August and September in Georgia. One planning note that surprises out-of-state families: UGA residence halls close for Thanksgiving, winter, and spring breaks, so budget for taking your essentials (and anything perishable) home each break.

Move-in day

UGA move-in for fall 2026 runs from 7 a.m. Friday, August 14 through 9 a.m. Monday, August 17, with approved groups arriving August 13 — and if you're a Potential New Member in sorority recruitment, you move in early on Sunday, August 9, which puts your packing deadline nearly a week ahead of everyone else's. Register your arrival time slot and your preferred bed height through housing before you come. Athens in mid-August is hot and humid, so take the earliest slot you can get, and remember there's no fridge or microwave in the room — sort out a MicroFridge rental or a compliant mini-fridge with your roommate beforehand.

Room ideas

See The Raised Bed styled

The frame goes up, and the floor underneath comes back as storage.

Styled render — not a photo of Brumby Hall.

Dorm shopping guides: Mini fridge · Surge protector · Storage bins · Mattress topper · Desk lamp · Bedding sets · Twin XL sheets · Shower caddy · Towels · Shower shoes · Laundry hamper · Area rug · Mirror · Over-door organizer · Closet organizers · Fans (no AC) · Loft bed setup

Sources & verification — last checked Jul 26, 2026

Brumby Hall FAQ

What size sheets do I need for Brumby Hall?: Twin XL. Brumby's 2020 renovation brought in 80-by-36-inch extra-long twin mattresses, so standard twin sheets (cut for 75-inch mattresses) will not fit — buy bedding labeled Twin XL. Don't assume this applies across UGA, though: Creswell, the high-rise across the way, still uses 75-by-36-inch standard twin mattresses. At UGA the sheet size genuinely depends on which hall you're assigned, so confirm your hall before you buy — it's the most common bedding mistake incoming Bulldogs make.
Does Brumby have community or private bathrooms?: Both, depending on your room type: Brumby offers doubles with a community bath down the hall and doubles with a private bath shared only between you and your roommate, at a higher rate. If you're in a community-bath double, pack the full shared-bathroom kit — a carryable shower caddy, shower shoes, and a robe for the walk. Private-bath doubles can skip the robe but keep the caddy; either way, you and hundreds of first-years share the building, so the bathroom question is mostly about your morning-routine tolerance.
Can I adjust the bed height in Brumby?: Yes — Brumby's beds are 17-position adjustable, and UGA lets you request your preferred bed height before move-in through the same housing form where you pick your arrival time slot. Set it high and the space underneath swallows bins and luggage without buying risers; every room also comes with a ladder chest and a mobile pedestal per resident, which cover a lot of storage before you buy anything. Bed safety rails are provided, so sleeping at height is a supported option, not a hack.
Does Brumby Hall close over breaks?: Yes — Brumby, like UGA's other first-year halls, closes for Thanksgiving, winter break, and spring break. That changes how you pack: anything you'll need every day (medications, chargers, essential clothes) should live in bags you can grab quickly, and perishables need to be cleared out before each break. Out-of-state students especially should plan break travel early, since flying home three times a year with essentials in tow is part of the UGA freshman rhythm. A collapsible duffel that stores flat earns its spot on the packing list.
Is Brumby Hall a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Brumby Hall has Twin XL · 36"×80" beds with Adjustable · 17-position of under-bed storage, and is fully air conditioned. University of Georgia provides 17-position adjustable bed & 80"×36" XL mattress, ladder chest, mobile pedestal, desk, rolling chair, bed safety rail in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Brumby Hall stacks up against University of Georgia's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in Brumby Hall Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about Brumby Hall: it has Twin XL · 36"×80" beds with Adjustable · 17-position of under-bed clearance, and the room is air conditioned. On top of that, the room comes with 17-position adjustable bed & 80"×36" XL mattress, ladder chest, mobile pedestal, desk, rolling chair, bed safety rail; you'll need to bring Bedding (CHECK YOUR HALL'S MATTRESS SIZE first), towels, shower caddy, hangers, desk lamp, fridge/microwave yourself; Halogen light bulbs, string lights, LED strip lights, rope lights; appliances and cords must be UL-compliant (UL extension cords are permitted) 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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