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University of Missouri Freshman Dorms 2026

Mizzou requires all first-time college students to live in university housing, spreading incoming freshmen across 20-plus residence halls in four campus neighborhoods rather than assigning them to dedicated freshman dorms. Every room comes with an 80-inch twin mattress on a height-adjustable frame, a desk, dresser or wardrobe, a full-length mirror, and air conditioning and heating. Fall 2026 move-in for new students runs Aug. 15, 19 and 20.

Bed size
80" twin, height-adjustable
Air conditioning
Every hall
Residence halls
4 verified

Pick your residence hall

Every University of Missouri residence hall below has verified bed dimensions, AC status, and a checklist sized to that exact room.

Mark Twain Hall

Bed
80" twin, height-adjustable
Under-bed
60" loft height, not bunkable
AC
Yes

Johnston Hall

Bed
80" twin, height-adjustable
Under-bed
60" loft height, not bunkable
AC
Yes

College Avenue Hall

Bed
80" twin, height-adjustable
Under-bed
36" adjustable, bunkable in some suites
AC
Yes

Hatch Hall

Bed
80" twin, height-adjustable
Under-bed
36" adjustable, bunkable in doubles
AC
Yes

What to bring to University of Missouridorms — and what’s already there

Every Mizzoufreshman hall includes the same base furnishings. Skip anything already in your room, pack what’s missing, and leave the banned items at home.

⚠ Doors must stay closed and latched at all times -- Fire and Life Safety code prohibits propping them open, even for a short time, and over-the-door hooks or storage that block latching are banned too.

⚠ A lost room key triggers a lock change billed at $85 per lock that has to be changed -- a suite with more than one lock can run past $85.

⚠ All appliances must be UL-approved, and Housing's prohibited list is specific: toasters, air fryers, Instant Pots, electric grills, pressure cookers, space heaters, portable cooling units and dehumidifiers are all out.

✓ In every room

  • 80" twin mattress & pad on a height-adjustable loft/bunk frame
  • desk & chair
  • dresser or wardrobe
  • closet or open shelving
  • nightstand
  • wall-mounted 3'x4' bulletin board
  • full-length mirror
  • trash & recycle bins
  • window with 2" blinds
  • wired Ethernet port & wireless internet
  • air conditioning & heating

✗ Not provided

  • Bedding & pillows (standard
  • jersey
  • extra-long and deep-pocket twin sheets all fit)
  • bath towels & toiletries
  • mini-fridge 4.5 cu ft or smaller & microwave under 1
  • 000W (one of each per bedroom)
  • desk lamp
  • mallet for changing bed height
  • laundry supplies & hangers
  • 15-amp surge protector
  • Ethernet cable
  • cleaning supplies
  • TV

⊘ Prohibited

  • Alcohol & alcohol containers
  • controlled substances & drug paraphernalia
  • candles/incense/wax warmers & open-flame or heat-producing scent devices
  • space heaters
  • portable cooling units & dehumidifiers
  • toasters/air fryers/Instant Pots/electric grills/pressure cookers & anything with an exposed heating element or grease collection
  • multi-plug adapters
  • wifi routers
  • electric bikes & electric scooters
  • drone use (storage allowed)
  • darts with pointed or sharp ends
  • fireworks & explosives
  • BBQ grills & lighter fluid
  • curtains/window treatments beyond the 2" blinds provided
  • LED adhesive strip lighting
  • wall stickers/decals & 3M Command strips on sheetrock
  • weapons
  • road & traffic signs
  • tobacco/vapes for on-campus use. Halogen lamps are contradictory on Housing's own site -- the Move-In Checklist bans lamps using halogen bulbs while the Policies page permits them with bulbs of 300 watts or less behind a protective glass or wire basket; confirm with Residence Life before bringing one.

See the full Mizzou packing checklist →

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Common questions about University of Missouri dorms

What size bed is in a Mizzou dorm room?
An 80-inch twin-length mattress. Housing's move-in checklist says standard, jersey, extra-long and deep-pocket twin sheets will all work.
Can I bring a mini-fridge and microwave?
Yes -- Housing's policy page allows one compact refrigerator 4.5 cubic feet or smaller and one microwave under 1,000 watts per bedroom. (The move-in checklist words the microwave limit as one per room, so check with your hall if you and a roommate each plan to bring one.)
Are freshmen required to live on campus at Mizzou?
Yes. University policy requires first-time college students to live in university housing. Housing's policy page lists exceptions -- students 21 and older, students enrolled in fewer than six credit hours, fraternity or sorority chapter-house residents, veterans, married or student-parents, and students living with a parent or guardian within 60 miles of campus -- each requiring an approved exemption form.
What can't I bring to my Mizzou dorm room?
Candles, incense and wax warmers, space heaters, portable cooling units, toasters and air fryers, alcohol, weapons, fireworks, electric bikes and scooters, and wifi routers are all on Housing's prohibited-items list, among others.
When do first-year students move in for fall 2026?
Most new students move in Aug. 15, 19 or 20, 2026. Housing notes that some students involved in programs such as sorority recruitment may move in on Aug. 15; move-in appointment times are selected in July.

Planning your move-in? See the full Mizzou packing guide →

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