Elevate My DormRoanoke College Dorm Packing List
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Everything worth bringing to your Roanoke College dorm — organized by category, checkable, and printable. Before you pack, check your exact room size and lay the room out free so everything you buy actually fits.
Before you buy anything: what is actually true at Roanoke College
A generic college checklist will cost you money here. These are Roanoke College’s own published room measurements and rules — check them before you order.
Room size and rugs
Rooms run from 80 sq ft (Yonce Hall) up to 272 sq ft (Chesapeake). At the small end a 4×6 rug is the largest that leaves walking room — measure before ordering anything bigger.
Room size by building
| Building | Room size | Largest rug that fits |
|---|---|---|
| Afton Hall | 104 sq ft | 4×6 |
| Bartlett Hall | 150 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Beamer Hall | 108 sq ft | 4×6 |
| Blue Ridge Hall | 168 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Caldwell | 108 sq ft | 4×6 |
| Catawba | 140 sq ft | 5×7 |
| Chesapeake | 272 sq ft | 8×10 |
| Crawford | 187 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Fox Hall | 120 sq ft | 5×7 |
| Marion | 173 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Maxey Hall | 150 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Ritter Hall | 108 sq ft | 4×6 |
| Shenandoah Hall | 154 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Smith Hall | 162 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Tabor Hall | 154 sq ft | 6×9 |
| Wells Hall | 143 sq ft | 5×7 |
| Yonce Hall | 80 sq ft | 4×6 |
Room measurements and policies published by Roanoke College, compiled August 2026. Always confirm with the housing office before buying.
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Laundry
Tech & Power
Snacks & Kitchen
Health & Essentials
Decor & Comfort
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