The beds in college dorms?

Question

Well. im getting a memory mattress, the super comfy foam ones or something. But i was thinking that when i go off to college, the beds in the dorms might be less comfy, so i won't be able to get used to it. For college dorms, could you bring your own mattress? And what size mattresses? i used to sleeping on queen size- all by myself, i like the space.

Answer 1

You will need to check with your college's Resident Life & Housing (or whatever it's called). Most don't allow you to swap mattresses and if you do, you will have to arrange for it to be moved.

As a suggestion, you may want to buy a memory foam mattress pad that goes over the mattress to make it softer. I used one in school and it was very nice. It made the hard bed feel a lot softer.

As for size, it depends again on the school. Most of the beds were a little big larger than twin. If you have a single, it might be a little bigger. Don't count on having a queen size bed.

Answer 2

I'm not sure what the policy is for your school. I would suggest asking about it. If you can get it in the stairs/elevator and into your room safely, I'm sure there wouldn't be a problem. The beds are usually twin size. There's also the issue of where you'll put the old mattress in your room. That would be a big space waster, and I doubt they'd allow you to take it somewhere else. I would suggest getting an egg-crate foam pad. They make the bed a lot more comfortable, and you won't have to worry about a mattress.

Answer 3

generally college dorms have twin size beds. most colleges will allow you to bring your own mattress in to use on the bed if you want to, but I have found that simply buying a roll-out Memory Foam mattress topper from Target makes the bed so much more comfortable and not bad at all to sleep on. This is alot easier to get moved in and out of the dorm room.

Answer 4

Dorm beds are twin extra long- 35 by 80 inches. You don't bring your own mattress. Queen size beds are 60 by 80.

Answer 5

Dorm room beds are usually twin extra long so I'm sure your mattress wouldn't fit, however you can buy an eggcrate to put on top of the mattress. It makes a whole world of difference.

Answer 6

You probably can, but they often charge you to remove the bed from the room, they rarely have elevators, and you probably won't be able to fit a queen-sized bed in a dorm room anyway. I would recommend just getting one of those egg-shell-crate mattress pads. That's what I did - it helped a lot. Dorm beds are not comfortable.

Answer 7

Guess it depends on the school, but from what I've seen (UConn, URI, UMass, UNE) the beds are twin beds, that could be made into bunk beds or stand alone. There was no box spring, more the springs/wire support underneath. The mattress was covered in plastic/vinyl to protect it. There wasn't enough room for a queen bed in the dorm room. Dorm rooms are wicked small.

Answer 8

The beds they provide in dorm rooms are usually extra-long twins. You will be able to buy a new foam cover and new sheets at any home store (like Linen's n Things). To get the best deal, I recommend checking every week or so before school starts.

Make your bed into your sanctuary, you'll need it believe me.

Answer 9

Typically colleges will not want you to bring in an outside mattress, or if they do allow you to, they won't let you remove the provided mattress.

Dorm mattresses vary in comfort, an egg crate topper will make it more comfy.

Answer 10

You can bring your own but your dorm will be wall to wall mattress. I'd stick with the pee stained ones that are in there. Only God know's how many coeds have been in that sucker whizzing all over after a night at the tavern! Sweet!