Is Schramm Hall used for general first-year housing?

Yes -- UNL's amenities chart lists Schramm as a freshman hall with super doubles, coed by floor, about 450 residents on 10 floors. It also hosts learning communities, which are typically grouped together on a floor, so a Schramm assignment may or may not include an LC depending on what your student applied for.

Is Schramm Hall air conditioned?

Yes. UNL's amenities chart states hall complexes include air conditioning, and Schramm's page lists in-room temperature control among the room features.

What should I pack for Schramm Hall that isn't provided?

Bring XL twin bedding, towels and shower shoes for the community bathroom, a desk lamp, hangers, a fan, and any small appliance that is 800 watts or less and UL approved. Don't buy a wastebasket, a mirror, or blinds -- UNL provides all three. A microwave isn't furnished in traditional halls, and most microwaves exceed the 800-watt cap, so check before buying one.

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Schramm Hall Dorm Checklist 2026

University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Double or super double room, community bathroom (coed by floor, 450 residents, 10 floors, elevator)

Verified Aug 18, 2026 · housing.unl.edu

Schramm is known on campus as the 'Schrammily' for its hall culture. It sits in the Harper/Schramm/Smith/Village complex with tunnel access to Harper Dining, and UNL's amenities chart flags it as a freshman hall that also hosts learning communities.

Bed SizeXL Twin · 36"×80" (36-38" wide)
Under-Bed3 heights: 15", 34", 58" (pre-lofted)
ACYes
On-CampusRequired (first-year, 6+ credit hours; Aug 1 deadline)

✓ In the room

Extra-long twin bed and XL mattress on a loftable framedesk and chairdresser/counterclosetrefrigerator/freezer combo (4.3-4.8 cu ft)mirrorroll shades or blinds/curtainswastebasket and recycle binwired and wireless internetin-room temperature controlfree on-site laundry

✗ Not provided

XL twin beddingtowels and shower shoesmicrowavedesk lampfanhangerscleaning supplies

⊘ Prohibited

Candles/incense and flame-emitting articlesappliances with an open heating element or flame or over 800 wattspets other than fully aquatic fish (25-gal aquarium max)waterbedsstudent-supplied lofts and bed modificationsdisassembling university furniture

Schramm's curbside move-in day is Monday, August 17, 2026 (with Harper, Smith, and Courtyards) -- a day earlier than Abel and Sandoz, and all vehicles check in at Memorial Stadium first.
UNL states room figures are approximate and rounded down with slight variation between rooms, so wait until move-in to buy exact-fit items.

Living in Schramm Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Schramm Hall uses UNL's shared Abel/Sandoz/Harper/Schramm/Smith double and super-double floor plans: extra-long twin beds on loftable frames, desks and chairs, dresser/counter space, closets, and a refrigerator/freezer combo (4.3-4.8 cu ft) already installed. A mirror, roll shades or blinds, and a wastebasket and recycle bin are also provided and must stay in the room. Bathrooms are community-style, shared down the hall rather than private. UNL states its measurements are approximate and rounded down and that slight variations between rooms are expected, so hold off on precisely sized storage, rugs, or shelving until you've seen the actual space. Every room has wired and wireless internet and its own in-room temperature control.

Day to day

Schramm is affectionately called the 'Schrammily' on campus -- UNL's own page leads with the hall culture rather than the amenities, which tells you what the building is known for. About 450 residents live across 10 floors, coed by floor. It sits in the Harper/Schramm/Smith/Village complex and shares the underground tunnel route to Harper Dining with Harper and Smith, so winter meals don't require a coat. UNL's amenities chart flags Schramm as a freshman hall that also hosts learning communities, so a Schramm assignment may come with an LC cohort on your floor. Laundry is on site and included in the contract, and every resident is automatically a Residence Hall Association member.

Move-in day

Schramm Hall's curbside move-in day is Monday, August 17, 2026, alongside Harper, Smith, and Courtyards -- one day earlier than the Abel/Sandoz group. Every vehicle in your party reports to Memorial Stadium first for check-in, then one vehicle is routed to Schramm for unloading while the others go to long-term parking. Your exact appointment time is emailed to your Huskers account on July 22, 2026, and you should arrive no sooner than 30 minutes before it. Elevator use is restricted during the 8 a.m.-5 p.m. curbside window, so families are directed to the stairs. If you can't make the slot, reschedule in the Housing Portal and use self-serve move-in instead: after 6 p.m. on August 16-19, or 10 a.m.-8 p.m. from August 20 onward.

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 Schramm 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 Aug 18, 2026

Schramm Hall FAQ

Is Schramm Hall used for general first-year housing?: Yes -- UNL's amenities chart lists Schramm as a freshman hall with super doubles, coed by floor, about 450 residents on 10 floors. It also hosts learning communities, which are typically grouped together on a floor, so a Schramm assignment may or may not include an LC depending on what your student applied for.
Is Schramm Hall air conditioned?: Yes. UNL's amenities chart states hall complexes include air conditioning, and Schramm's page lists in-room temperature control among the room features.
What should I pack for Schramm Hall that isn't provided?: Bring XL twin bedding, towels and shower shoes for the community bathroom, a desk lamp, hangers, a fan, and any small appliance that is 800 watts or less and UL approved. Don't buy a wastebasket, a mirror, or blinds -- UNL provides all three. A microwave isn't furnished in traditional halls, and most microwaves exceed the 800-watt cap, so check before buying one.
Is Schramm Hall a good hall to live in?: That depends on what you're optimizing for, but here's what's verified: Schramm Hall has XL Twin · 36"×80" (36-38" wide) beds with 3 heights: 15", 34", 58" (pre-lofted) of under-bed storage, and is fully air conditioned. University of Nebraska-Lincoln provides Extra-long twin bed and XL mattress on a loftable frame, desk and chair, dresser/counter, closet, refrigerator/freezer combo (4.3-4.8 cu ft), mirror, roll shades or blinds/curtains, wastebasket and recycle bin, wired and wireless internet, in-room temperature control, free on-site laundry in every room. Compare those specifics against your priorities — or see how Schramm Hall stacks up against University of Nebraska-Lincoln's other halls above.

Thinking About Living in Schramm Hall Next Year?

If you're choosing housing for next year rather than packing for move-in, here's what's already verified about Schramm Hall: it has XL Twin · 36"×80" (36-38" wide) beds with 3 heights: 15", 34", 58" (pre-lofted) of under-bed clearance, and the room is air conditioned. On top of that, the room comes with Extra-long twin bed and XL mattress on a loftable frame, desk and chair, dresser/counter, closet, refrigerator/freezer combo (4.3-4.8 cu ft), mirror, roll shades or blinds/curtains, wastebasket and recycle bin, wired and wireless internet, in-room temperature control, free on-site laundry; you'll need to bring XL twin bedding, towels and shower shoes, microwave, desk lamp, fan, hangers, cleaning supplies yourself; Candles/incense and flame-emitting articles, appliances with an open heating element or flame or over 800 watts, pets other than fully aquatic fish (25-gal aquarium max), waterbeds, student-supplied lofts and bed modifications, disassembling university furniture 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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Schramm Hall Dorm Checklist 2026

Living in Schramm Hall: what to know before you pack

The room

Day to day

Move-in day

See The Raised Bed styled

Everything for your Schramm 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

Schramm Hall FAQ

Thinking About Living in Schramm Hall Next Year?

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