Do you have to be in the Honors Program to live in Hume Hall?

Hume is UF's Honors Residential College, so it's the traditional home for students in the UF Honors Program rather than general first-year housing. If you're admitted to the Honors Program and want the honors living-learning experience, Hume — and now UF's newer Honors Village — are the buildings tied to it. Honors students should watch the housing timeline closely: signing the Housing Agreement by April 1 guarantees an Honors Village space, ahead of the general May 1 deadline. Confirm current eligibility and the Hume-versus-Honors-Village choice with UF Housing when you apply.

What are the bathrooms like in Hume Hall?

Hume is suite-style, so bathrooms are semi-private — shared among the suitemates in your suite rather than by the entire floor. That means more privacy and a shorter walk than a traditional community bathroom, but you and your suitemates share responsibility for keeping it clean between housekeeping visits. A small caddy for your own toiletries still helps, and shower shoes are never a bad idea in shared space. Overall it's a more comfortable daily routine than the community bathrooms in UF's traditional halls like Broward and Jennings.

What size bedding do I need for Hume Hall?

Twin XL — often labeled Extra-Long Twin. UF lists its residence-hall beds as Twin XL and directs students to buy Extra-Long Twin sheets, which are sized for the longer 80-inch mattress; standard twin sheets are cut for a 75-inch bed and won't fit. UF publishes the size name but not exact inches, so shop by the Twin XL / Extra-Long Twin label rather than a measurement. Buy your bedding before move-in — sorting it out on arrival day, when campus stores are picked over, is more hassle than it's worth.

Is Hume Hall a good hall to live in?

That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Hume Hall has XL Twin (Extra-Long) beds with Loft by request (varies) of under-bed storage, and is fully air conditioned. University of Florida provides Bed frame & mattress, desk, desk chair, dresser/wardrobe, closet in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Hume Hall stacks up against University of Florida's other halls above.

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Hume Hall Dorm Checklist 2026

University of Florida

Suite-style singles & double suites; semi-private suite bathrooms

Verified Jul 17, 2026 · housing.ufl.edu

UF's Honors Residential College and home base for the Honors Program — suite-style rooms with semi-private bathrooms shared among suitemates rather than the whole floor. On-site Hume classroom, game room, and study lounges, with Hume Field out front and the Reitz Union and athletics nearby. Air-conditioned. (UF's newer Honors Village is the modern alternative for Honors students.)

Bed SizeXL Twin (Extra-Long)
Under-BedLoft by request (varies)
ACYes
On-CampusOptional

✓ In the room

Bed frame & mattressdeskdesk chairdresser/wardrobecloset

✗ Not provided

Beddingdesk lampmini-fridgemicrowaveshower caddytowelshangers

⊘ Prohibited

All candlesincensewax warmers & plug-in air freshenersfloor/halogen lampsover-the-door hookspersonal AC unitsspace heatersin-room cooking applianceshoverboards/e-scootersnon-UL or 10 ft+ extension cordscats & dogs

UF bans hooks that hang over the door — including over-door organizers, over-door mirrors, and hook-style hangers. Use Command-style adhesive hooks or freestanding storage instead.
UF prohibits all candles, wax warmers, wickless candles, incense, oil diffusers, and even plug-in air fresheners — a broader ban than most schools. Anything with a flame, heating element, or fragrance-diffusing plug gets confiscated.

Living in Hume Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Hume Hall is UF's Honors Residential College, and its rooms are suite-style — single rooms and double suites where a bathroom is shared among suitemates instead of the whole floor, a step up in privacy from a traditional community hall. Rooms are fully furnished with a bed frame and Twin XL (Extra-Long Twin) mattress, a desk and chair, and a dresser or wardrobe with closet space. UF lists the bed as Twin XL and points students to Extra-Long Twin sheets, so buy sheets labeled Twin XL. As elsewhere at UF, there's no fridge or microwave provided, so bring your own within UF's limits (a fridge under 3.5 amps and 12 cubic feet, a microwave under 1,500 watts) and coordinate with suitemates on shared appliances. The suite is air-conditioned, so a fan is optional.

Day to day

Hume is built around the Honors Program: it's the traditional home for honors first-years, with an on-site Hume classroom, a game room, and study lounges that keep academic life close, plus Hume Field right out front. It's a short walk to the Reitz Union and UF athletics, which puts campus life within easy reach. The suite-style layout — semi-private bathrooms shared with suitemates rather than the whole floor — is a meaningful daily-life upgrade over a traditional hall, though you and your suitemates share responsibility for keeping the bathroom tidy between housekeeping visits. The same UF bans apply here: no over-the-door hooks (so skip over-door organizers) and no candles, wax warmers, or plug-in air fresheners. One thing worth knowing: UF has since opened a newer Honors Village, so honors students now choose between Hume and that modern community.

Move-in day

UF first-year move-in is August 15–16, 2026, by appointment — book your arrival window early and arrive within it to keep waits short. Honors students should note the earlier housing timeline: signing the Housing Agreement by April 1 guarantees an Honors Village space, while the general agreement deadline is May 1, so lock in your plans early if Hume or the Honors Village is your target. Gainesville is in hurricane season at move-in, and UF recommends an inclement-weather kit (flashlight, batteries, three days of non-perishable food and water). Coordinate shared items with your suitemates ahead of time, and bring a dolly for the trip up.

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 Hume 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 17, 2026

Hume Hall FAQ

Do you have to be in the Honors Program to live in Hume Hall?: Hume is UF's Honors Residential College, so it's the traditional home for students in the UF Honors Program rather than general first-year housing. If you're admitted to the Honors Program and want the honors living-learning experience, Hume — and now UF's newer Honors Village — are the buildings tied to it. Honors students should watch the housing timeline closely: signing the Housing Agreement by April 1 guarantees an Honors Village space, ahead of the general May 1 deadline. Confirm current eligibility and the Hume-versus-Honors-Village choice with UF Housing when you apply.
What are the bathrooms like in Hume Hall?: Hume is suite-style, so bathrooms are semi-private — shared among the suitemates in your suite rather than by the entire floor. That means more privacy and a shorter walk than a traditional community bathroom, but you and your suitemates share responsibility for keeping it clean between housekeeping visits. A small caddy for your own toiletries still helps, and shower shoes are never a bad idea in shared space. Overall it's a more comfortable daily routine than the community bathrooms in UF's traditional halls like Broward and Jennings.
What size bedding do I need for Hume Hall?: Twin XL — often labeled Extra-Long Twin. UF lists its residence-hall beds as Twin XL and directs students to buy Extra-Long Twin sheets, which are sized for the longer 80-inch mattress; standard twin sheets are cut for a 75-inch bed and won't fit. UF publishes the size name but not exact inches, so shop by the Twin XL / Extra-Long Twin label rather than a measurement. Buy your bedding before move-in — sorting it out on arrival day, when campus stores are picked over, is more hassle than it's worth.
Is Hume Hall a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Hume Hall has XL Twin (Extra-Long) beds with Loft by request (varies) of under-bed storage, and is fully air conditioned. University of Florida provides Bed frame & mattress, desk, desk chair, dresser/wardrobe, closet in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Hume Hall stacks up against University of Florida's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in Hume Hall Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about Hume Hall: it has XL Twin (Extra-Long) beds with Loft by request (varies) of under-bed clearance, and the room is air conditioned. On top of that, the room comes with Bed frame & mattress, desk, desk chair, dresser/wardrobe, closet; you'll need to bring Bedding, desk lamp, mini-fridge, microwave, shower caddy, towels, hangers yourself; All candles, incense, wax warmers & plug-in air fresheners, floor/halogen lamps, over-the-door hooks, personal AC units, space heaters, in-room cooking appliances, hoverboards/e-scooters, non-UL or 10 ft+ extension cords, cats & dogs 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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Hume Hall Dorm Checklist 2026

Living in Hume Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Day to day

Move-in day

See The Raised Bed styled

Everything for your Hume Hall room

Bedding

Fan — optional

Bathroom

Personal Care & Grooming

Self-Care Essentials

Storage & Organization

Closet Space-Savers

Tech & Power

Laundry

Desk & Study

Health & Safety

Comfort & Room

Kitchen & Dining

Misc Essentials

Move-In Day Gear

Hume Hall FAQ

Thinking About Living in Hume Hall Next Year?

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