Student Bed Desk Dimensions: A Comprehensive Guide

For students transitioning to university or college life, understanding the dimensions of provided furniture, particularly bed desks, is crucial for effective space management and creating a comfortable study environment. This article provides a detailed overview of student bed desk dimensions, incorporating information about various room configurations and furniture types found in different residence halls.

Understanding the Versatility of a Student Bed Desk

A student bed desk is a versatile piece of furniture designed to maximize space efficiency in a student's room. Some are designed to fit between twin-size bed ends, while others slide perfectly underneath a low loft bed. They can also function as standalone desks in a child's bedroom. Often smaller in size to fit almost any space, they still offer sufficient room for homework and studies. Some even come equipped with a handy pencil drawer.

General Furniture Guidelines and Customization

When moving into a dorm, students should be aware of the policies regarding provided furniture. Generally, students are welcome to bring additional furniture, but they are responsible for storing the furniture that originally came with the room if they choose to use their own. This furniture cannot be placed in common areas like dens, stairwells, or hallways. It's important to remember the rule: what goes in, must come out.

While personalizing the space is encouraged, there are often restrictions. Most halls prohibit putting holes in the walls, meaning nails, screws, or tacks cannot be used. Wallpapering or painting is also typically not allowed.

Dimensions in East Green Residence Halls

East Green residence halls offer various room types, including standard and renovated rooms.

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Standard Rooms in East Green

Mattresses: Extra-long twin, measuring 80" L x 36" W x 7.5" D.
Desks: Typically sized 42" L x 24" W x 30" H. Each resident is provided with a desk and a chair.
Beds: Typical outside dimensions are 84.5" L x 38.25" W. The spring measures 81" L x 35.5" W. Beds can be bunked.
Cabinetry: Built-in, including 6 drawers and a 2-door closet with overhead storage per person.

Triple Rooms in East Green

Triple rooms accommodate three occupants and have specific furniture arrangements:

Cabinetry: Built-in for two occupants, including 6 drawers and a 2-door closet with overhead storage per person.
Third Bed: A University-provided loft bed. The room size cannot accommodate an additional loft.
Storage for Third Occupant: Includes a wardrobe, typically sized 38" L x 24" W x 60.5" H, and a chest of drawers, typically sized 17" L x 18" W x 44.5" H.
Mattresses: Extra-long twin, measuring 80" L x 36" W x 7.5" D.
Desks: Typically sized 42" L x 24" W x 30" H. Each resident is provided with a desk and a chair.
Bunk Beds: A set of bunk beds with typical outside dimensions of 84.5" L x 38.25" W. Springs measure 81" L x 35.5" W. Under-bed storage height is 15" H.

Renovated Halls in East Green

Renovated halls like Biddle, Bush, Johnson, Read, Lincoln, Jefferson, and Shively have slightly different furniture dimensions:

Desks: Typically sized 48" L x 24" W x 30" H. Each resident is provided with a desk and a chair.
Beds: Captain's style bed with typical outside dimensions of 85.5" L x 37" W. The spring measures 81" L x 36" W. Beds can be bunked and lofted.
Mattresses: Extra-long twin, measuring 80" L x 36" W x 7.5" D.
Storage: Either built-in storage or a two-drawer storage chest, 2' x 2' x 2', that may be placed under the bed or used as an end table/nightstand. Also, either built-in storage or a two-door closet with a hanging bar and 3 storage drawers underneath, typically sized 6'6" H x 2'6" W.

Dimensions in West Green Residence Halls

West Green residence halls also offer standard and triple rooms with specific furniture dimensions.

Standard Rooms in West Green

Beds: Typical outside dimensions are 84.5" L x 38.25" W. The spring measures 81" L x 35.5" W. Beds can be bunked and lofted.
Mattresses: Extra-long twin, measuring 80" L x 36" W x 7.5" D.
Desks: Typically sized 42" L x 24" W x 30" H. Each resident is provided with a desk and a chair.
Cabinetry: Built-in, including 6 drawers and a 2-door closet with overhead storage per person.

Triple Rooms in West Green

Cabinetry: Built-in for two occupants, including 6 drawers and a 2-door closet with overhead storage per person.
Mattresses: Extra-long twin, measuring 80" L x 36" W x 7.5" D.
Desks: Typically sized 42" L x 24" W x 30" H. Each resident is provided with a desk and a chair.
Bunk Beds: A set of bunk beds with typical outside dimensions of 84.5" L x 38.25" W. Springs measure 81" L x 35.5" W.
Third Bed: A University-provided loft bed. The room size cannot accommodate an additional loft.
Storage for Third Occupant: Includes a wardrobe, typically sized 38" L x 24" W x 60.5" H.

Convocation Center in West Green

The Convocation Center primarily offers quad rooms:

Mattresses: Extra-long twin, measuring 80" L x 36" W x 7.5" D.
Desks: Typically sized 42" L x 24" W x 30" H. Each resident is provided with a desk and a chair. These can be moved.
Bunk Beds: Two sets of bunk beds with typical outside dimensions of 84.5" L x 38.25" W. Springs measure 81" L x 35.5" W. Beds can be un-bunked or lofted.
Closets: 6'6" H x 3' W and bolted to the wall.

Bromley Hall Suites in West Green

Ceiling Height: The majority of rooms have a height from floor to ceiling of 8'.
Bunk Beds: A set of bunk beds with typical outside dimensions of 84.5" L x 38.25" W. Springs measure 81" L x 35.5" W. Under-bed storage height is 15" H.
Mattresses: Extra-long twin, measuring 80" L x 36" W x 7.5" D.
Desks: Built-in on the window wall. There are two sizes: 30" L x 19" W x 45" H and 60" L x 19" W x 45" H with 10 drawers. Each resident is provided with a chair.
Wardrobes: Bolted to the wall, featuring storage cubes and drawer space.

Dimensions in South Green Residence Halls

South Green residence halls include traditional and mod-style buildings.

Traditional Rooms (The Front Four) in South Green

Beds: Typical outside dimensions are 84.5" L x 38.25" W. The spring measures 81" L x 35.5" W. Beds can be bunked and lofted (some doubles do not have floor space for a loft).
Mattresses: Extra-long twin, measuring 80" L x 36" W x 7.5" D.
Desks: Typically sized 42" L x 24" W x 30" H. Each resident is provided with a desk and a chair.
Cabinetry: Built-in, including 5 drawers and a 2-door closet with overhead storage. The closets are typically 30.5 inches wide, height is 52 inches with a shelf at 38 inches with 14 inches of storage space. The shelf is 15.5 inches wide. The depth of the closet is 20.5 inches.

Standard Rooms - Mod Style Buildings in South Green

Beds: Captain's style bed with metal springs. The beds are not able to be bunked but can be used in a loft. Bed is typically sized 85.5" L x 37" W. Springs are typically sized 81" L x 36" W. Mattresses are 80" L x 36" W x 7.5" D, an extra-long twin.
Desks: Typically sized 42" L x 24" W x 30" H. Each resident is provided with a desk and a chair.
Storage: Each student has a two-door closet with hanging bars and overhead shelves. Three two-drawer storage chests for each resident, 2'x2'x2' that may be placed under the bed, stacked into a 6 drawer unit, or spread around the room as end tables / night stands.

Ten, Thirty & Forty Rooms in South Green Mod Buildings

These double rooms have a different arrangement:

Beds: Typical outside dimensions are 84.5" L x 38.25" W. Spring is 81" L x 35.5" W. Beds can be bunked and lofted. Under bed storage height is 15"h.
Mattresses: Extra-long twin, measuring 80" L x 36" W x 7.5" D.
Desks: A large computer desk with a shelf. Desk is typically sized 48" L x 24" W x 30" H with a 36" H shelf on top. Each resident is provided with a chair.
Storage: A wardrobe for each resident, typically sized 38" L x 24" W x 60.5" H. A chest of drawers typically sized 17"L x 18"W x 44.5" H. There is no built in cabinetry or closets.

Suite Doubles in South Green

Bunk Beds: A set of bunk beds, typical outside dimensions are 84.5" L x 38.25" W. Springs are 81" L x 35.5" W.
Mattresses: 80" L x 36" W x 7.5"D, an extra-long twin
Desks: The desk is typically sized 48"L x 24"W x 30"H, and a chair for each resident.
Cabinetry: Built in. It includes 5 drawers and a 2-door closet with overhead storage. The closets are typically sized 30.5 inches wide, height is 52 inches with a shelf at 38 inches with 14 inches of storage space. The shelf is 15.5 inches wide.

Additional Furniture and Room Arrangement

In some suites, a common living space is available, containing a sofa, two chairs, and stackable cubes for storage or shelving. In Scott Hall and Snyder Hall, a double room typically includes two beds, two desks, two chairs, two closets, two chests of drawers, and two bookcases (mounted to the wall). In Taft-Van Doren, a double room has two beds, two desks, two chairs, two closets, two three-drawer chests, and one under-bed drawer unit (with two drawers; one per student). Default furniture configuration is often bi-level, with one bed on the floor and one bed at mid-loft height.

Bed Configuration Requests

Students are generally allowed to rearrange their furniture to suit their preferences. Requests for bed configuration changes must be submitted within the first two weeks of each quarter for rooms with new residents. Requests received after that date may require special approval. Students will be given 24 hours' notice before any reconfiguration, along with instructions for preparing their space.

Bed ends are intentionally designed to be used as ladders. If a student is uncomfortable using them, Student Housing provides special ladders that attach to the side of the bed upon request. Guardrails are installed on the open side of all bunked and lofted beds to help prevent falls. Students may not modify their beds beyond what they are designed to accommodate.

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