How many students does Knowles Hall house?

Sources disagree: UM's general hall-description page says 260, while a dated Aug. 2023 news article specifically about the hall's post-renovation reopening says 252. The dated, event-specific source is the more likely-accurate figure.

Can I loft my bed in Knowles Hall?

No — Knowles is the only one of UM's nine residence halls not included in the university's list of halls offering standard, captain, or loft height options. Beds here are fixed height.

Is Knowles Hall a good hall to live in?

That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Knowles Hall has Twin XL — one of 2 halls with this beds with Fixed — not on adjustable list of under-bed storage, and is not air conditioned. University of Montana provides Twin XL bed frame, desk, dresser, closet, chair, bookshelf, community kitchen access on the first floor, elevator access in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Knowles Hall stacks up against University of Montana's other halls above.

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Knowles Hall Dorm Checklist 2026

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Primarily double rooms with one triple room, plus some single rooms; four floors; elevator; first-floor accessible rooms; Davidson Honors Living Learning Community

GENUINE, UNRESOLVED SOURCE CONFLICT: UM's generic hall-description page states Knowles houses 260 students, built 1963, 'renovated in 2022.' UM's own news article, dated Aug. 24, 2023, specifically about the reopening, states 252 beds, built 1962, reopened August 2023 after an $18M renovation. The dated, event-specific news article is more likely accurate (252 beds, reopened Aug. 2023), but this is a recommendation, not a fully resolved fact. Bathroom style not found on any page checked.

Bed SizeTwin XL — one of 2 halls with this
Under-BedFixed — not on adjustable list
ACNo
On-CampusRequired (under 30 credit hours)

✓ In the room

Twin XL bed framedeskdresserclosetchairbookshelfcommunity kitchen access on the first floorelevator access

✗ Not provided

Bedding and linens in Twin XL specifically — don't buy standard Twin sheets here

⊘ Prohibited

Same as school-wide list

Knowles Hall's official capacity and renovation-completion year conflict across two university pages (260 vs. 252 students; renovated 2022 vs. reopened 2023) — confirm directly with UM Housing if the exact figure matters.

Living in Knowles Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Knowles Hall is a four-story residence hall built in the early 1960s and home to the Davidson Honors Living Learning Community, reopened in August 2023 after an $18 million renovation. It's one of only two UM halls (with Turner) that uses Twin XL beds instead of the standard Twin used everywhere else on campus — but unlike most other halls, Knowles beds are fixed-height: UM's bed-height page lists eight other halls with a standard/captain/loft choice and pointedly leaves Knowles off that list, even though the same page names Knowles for bed size.

Day to day

The first floor has a large kitchen and lounge, plus a basement lounge with a TV and ping-pong table. An elevator and first-floor rooms make Knowles one of UM's more accessible halls. Official UM sources disagree on the exact resident count (260 vs. 252) and even on the renovation's finish year (2022 vs. 2023) — the more recent, dated source points to 252 beds and an August 2023 reopening.

Move-in day

General fall 2026 move-in is Monday, Aug. 17. Knowles has an elevator, so upper-floor moves aren't stairs-only. Because Knowles uses Twin XL rather than standard Twin, double-check your sheet size before move-in day.

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Knowles Hall has no AC, so a fan leads the list. The complete University of Montana packing list, tuned to Knowles Hall — best picks flagged, anything the room already includes pulled out, and every item shoppable. Affiliate links; live Amazon prices where available, may vary.

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Knowles Hall FAQ

How many students does Knowles Hall house?: Sources disagree: UM's general hall-description page says 260, while a dated Aug. 2023 news article specifically about the hall's post-renovation reopening says 252. The dated, event-specific source is the more likely-accurate figure.
Can I loft my bed in Knowles Hall?: No — Knowles is the only one of UM's nine residence halls not included in the university's list of halls offering standard, captain, or loft height options. Beds here are fixed height.
Is Knowles Hall a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Knowles Hall has Twin XL — one of 2 halls with this beds with Fixed — not on adjustable list of under-bed storage, and is not air conditioned. University of Montana provides Twin XL bed frame, desk, dresser, closet, chair, bookshelf, community kitchen access on the first floor, elevator access in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Knowles Hall stacks up against University of Montana's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in Knowles Hall Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about Knowles Hall: it has Twin XL — one of 2 halls with this beds with Fixed — not on adjustable list of under-bed clearance, and there's no AC, so plan around that. On top of that, the room comes with Twin XL bed frame, desk, dresser, closet, chair, bookshelf, community kitchen access on the first floor, elevator access; you'll need to bring Bedding and linens in Twin XL specifically — don't buy standard Twin sheets here yourself; Same as school-wide list 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 Knowles Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Day to day

Move-in day

See dorm rooms styled

Everything for your Knowles Hall room

Fan — pack first

Bedding

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

Knowles Hall FAQ

Thinking About Living in Knowles Hall Next Year?

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