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Living and Eating

Residence Halls

Your Room

Residence Halls

» Hecht

» Stanford

» Mahoney

» Pearson

» Eaton

Roommate Assignments

The University has both single and double accommodations, however, because singles are assigned based on seniority in housing, freshmen will be assigned to double living spaces. Effort is taken to assign roommates of similar age, class standing, and smoking preference. All UM housing facilities are co-educational with men and women living on alternate floors or separate suites. Housing assignments will be given in late July or early August, and the name and address of your roommate will be mailed to you so you can get acquainted early.


Student Rooms Include

  • dresser
  • desk and chair
  • bookshelf
  • trash can
  • window coverings
  • closet space

Things to Bring

Below you will find a list of items that may be helpful while living at the University of Miami.  Students must bring their own phone.  Lounges, meeting rooms, music practice areas (Stanford College only), laundries, and vending areas are located throughout the residential colleges and apartment areas.

Recommended

  • mattress pad 
  • sheets (extra-long twin size) 
  • bedspread/comforter 
  • pillow and case 
  • alarm clock 
  • telephone 
  • answering machine 
  • hangers 
  • plastic soup dish, shower sandals 
  • receipts and literature from UM 
  • dictionary 
  • rain gear (umbrella/poncho) 
  • first aid items 
  • small/reading lamp 
  • hygiene items 
  • cleaning items 
  • names, addresses, phone numbers and policy numbers of medical, home-owner and automobile insurance companies

Optional

  • computer/surge suppressor 
  • television/VCR 
  • coffee pot/hot pot (no open coils) 
  • carpet 
  • can/bottle opener 
  • extension cord 
  • microwave (three wire UL Approved)
  • iron/ironing board 
  • plates, bowls, cups 
  • stereo (headphones useful) 
  • cooking utensils 
  • refrigerator