Is Centennial mostly singles or doubles?

Mostly singles — about 530 of its roughly 700 spaces are single rooms, plus about 62 doubles, 13 two-person suites, and 11 three-person suites.

How many rooms share a bathroom in Centennial?

UMN says a common bathroom is shared by approximately 15 rooms, and it lists that same ratio for every room type in the building.

Is Centennial air-conditioned?

Yes — "Air conditioning" is listed among Centennial's Features & Amenities.

Where do Centennial residents eat?

There's no dining hall in the building; residents use their meal plan at Pioneer — the only Superblock hall with one — or at Sanford, 17th Avenue, or Middlebrook.

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Centennial Dorm Checklist 2026

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Mostly singles (some doubles and two-/three-person suites); common bathroom shared by ~15 rooms

Verified Aug 18, 2026 · housing.umn.edu

Centennial is unusual for a first-year hall: most rooms are singles, not doubles. "Built in 1950, Centennial Hall has six floors with 700 first-year and returning residents." "Dining hall in building" is absent from its amenity list — residents use their meal plan at Pioneer, the only Superblock building with a dining hall, or at Sanford, 17th Avenue, or Middlebrook. Centennial does have a residential market/convenience store on site, and is one of the few halls listed as open during breaks.

Bed SizeExtra-long twin, 36 x 80 in.
Under-BedLoftable/bunkable, ~27" clearance
ACYes
On-Campus~80% of first-years on campus

✓ In the room

Extra-long twin bed (36 x 80 in.)desk and chairclosetdrawer spacecarpeted floorswindow coveringscable TV jack1 gigabit Ethernet jack per residentrecycling containers

✗ Not provided

TV and cable/TV cordEthernet cord (14-ft minimum)bedding/Twin XL sheetstowels and toiletriesmini-fridge and microwave (both optional/BYO)cleaning supplies

⊘ Prohibited

E-scooters/e-bikes/mopeds/hoverboardspersonal WiFi routerscandles/incense and other open-flame itemsweapons and any blade longer than 4 in.illegal drugs/cannabis/paraphernaliapets except fish in aquariums 10 gal or less and approved service/support animalsair conditionerslarge fridgesdishwasher unitsspace heatersand small appliances with an open heating element (UMN names electric grillsair fryersrice cookershot platestoaster ovens)

There is a $100 charge for beds left lofted at spring move-out — deloft before you go.
No dining hall in the building; the nearest Superblock meal-plan dining is at Pioneer Hall.

Living in Centennial: what to know before you pack

The room

Centennial is unusual among Superblock halls for being majority-single: about 530 of its roughly 700 spaces are single rooms (averaging 129 sq ft), alongside about 62 doubles (185 sq ft), about 13 two-person suites and about 11 three-person suites (both averaging 269 sq ft). Every room comes with an extra-long twin bed (36 x 80 in.) that can be run standard, lofted, or bunked — UMN says standard beds have up to 27 inches of storage space below them — plus a desk and chair, closet, drawer space, carpeted floors, window coverings, a cable TV jack, and one gigabit Ethernet jack per resident (cords for both are bring-your-own). For every room type, UMN says "a common bathroom is shared by approximately 15 rooms." Built in 1950, Centennial still runs on a classic long-hallway floor plan rather than suite clusters.

Day to day

Centennial's common bathrooms are each shared by about 15 rooms, and the building lists laundry included alongside a building kitchen, common area lounges, game room, meditation room, music practice rooms, study rooms, a convenience store, a tech lab, and a 24/7 Information Desk — plus "Open during breaks," which not every hall offers. There's no dining hall inside Centennial; residents walk to Pioneer Hall, the only Superblock building with one, or use their swipes at Sanford, 17th Avenue, or Middlebrook (UMN says it has "dining halls in 5 of our residence halls"). Because Centennial skews toward singles, it draws students who want more built-in privacy while still living in the middle of the Superblock's dense first-year community, steps from Territorial, Frontier, and Pioneer. Gender Open Housing is available: "Centennial offers single and double rooms for this housing option."

Move-in day

Centennial is part of the Superblock, so it follows the university's general first-year move-in schedule. Students assigned to Centennial move in on Tuesday, September 1 or Wednesday, September 2, 2026, the two days when Housing & Residential Life staff and volunteers help unload — UMN's stated goal is "for you to arrive, check-in, and unload your vehicle in 10-15 minutes" before the driver moves to long-term parking. Anyone moving in on a different date unloads independently using the building's moving carts. Bring only one vehicle, and do not bring a trailer or oversized vehicle. Packages addressed to the student's name and room number can start arriving as early as Friday, August 28, 2026, at 614 Delaware Street SE.

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 Centennial.

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 Aug 18, 2026

Centennial FAQ

Is Centennial mostly singles or doubles?: Mostly singles — about 530 of its roughly 700 spaces are single rooms, plus about 62 doubles, 13 two-person suites, and 11 three-person suites.
How many rooms share a bathroom in Centennial?: UMN says a common bathroom is shared by approximately 15 rooms, and it lists that same ratio for every room type in the building.
Is Centennial air-conditioned?: Yes — "Air conditioning" is listed among Centennial's Features & Amenities.
Where do Centennial residents eat?: There's no dining hall in the building; residents use their meal plan at Pioneer — the only Superblock hall with one — or at Sanford, 17th Avenue, or Middlebrook.
Is Centennial a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Centennial has Extra-long twin, 36 x 80 in. beds with Loftable/bunkable, ~27" clearance of under-bed storage, and is fully air conditioned. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities provides Extra-long twin bed (36 x 80 in.), desk and chair, closet, drawer space, carpeted floors, window coverings, cable TV jack, 1 gigabit Ethernet jack per resident, recycling containers in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Centennial stacks up against University of Minnesota, Twin Cities's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in Centennial Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about Centennial: it has Extra-long twin, 36 x 80 in. beds with Loftable/bunkable, ~27" clearance of under-bed clearance, and the room is air conditioned. On top of that, the room comes with Extra-long twin bed (36 x 80 in.), desk and chair, closet, drawer space, carpeted floors, window coverings, cable TV jack, 1 gigabit Ethernet jack per resident, recycling containers; you'll need to bring TV and cable/TV cord, Ethernet cord (14-ft minimum), bedding/Twin XL sheets, towels and toiletries, mini-fridge and microwave (both optional/BYO), cleaning supplies yourself; E-scooters/e-bikes/mopeds/hoverboards, personal WiFi routers, candles/incense and other open-flame items, weapons and any blade longer than 4 in., illegal drugs/cannabis/paraphernalia, pets except fish in aquariums 10 gal or less and approved service/support animals, air conditioners, large fridges, dishwasher units, space heaters, and small appliances with an open heating element (UMN names electric grills, air fryers, rice cookers, hot plates, toaster ovens) 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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Centennial Dorm Checklist 2026

Living in Centennial: what to know before you pack

The room

Day to day

Move-in day

See The Raised Bed styled

Everything for your Centennial 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

Centennial FAQ

Thinking About Living in Centennial Next Year?

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