The residence halls have standard twin size mattresses measuring 36" by 76" by 7". Both standard size and extra-long twin sheets will fit the mattress. Residence Life has a limited supply of "extra-long" mattresses measuring 36" by 80" by 7", which are available upon request and based on need. Requests should be limited to those over 6' 2" in height. These mattresses require extra-long twin-sized sheets. Students can request an extra-long mattress when they complete the the housing application. This year, Residence Life has partnered with Our Campus Market to offer students and families an easy way to shop for bedding, carpets and room accessories. to place an order directly with OCM. Bedding and accessories will be shipped to your home. Carpets will be delivered to your room prior to your arrival. Laundry facilities are located in all residence halls, except St. Rita's Hall (residents of St. Rita's Hall have access to laundry in nearby Alumni and Corr Halls).
Each load (wash and dry) costs $1.00. Students use their Wildcard to pay for laundry - No need to bring quarters! VLaundry allows students to view the current status of every laundry facility on campus, reserve specific machines, and find out when the machines in your building will be available.Buying a too-small mattress is one of the biggest mistakes new bed-buyers make. Couples who've been sleeping on a "double", also known as a full size mattress, since they got married may think they have enough room, until they learn that each person has only as much sleeping space as a baby's crib!Do you need room to move around at night or less so snuggling is easier? Choosing the best mattress size for you (and your partner) is as important as choosing the right fit of underwear. Too big or too small and you’ll be uncomfortable all the time. While your personal preferences for mattress size may be about comfort, style or health there’s no denying your bed set the tone for how well you sleep and can affect your mood the whole day long.
Thankfully mattresses, like underwear, come in smorgasbord of shapes, styles and sizes. If you sleep with someone else, you won’t be surprised to know that being disturbed by a partner is the number one sleep complaint from couples who share a bed. To know if a bed is the right fit for you, lie beside your partner on your mattress, with your hands under your head and your elbows pointing out. If your elbows barely graze each other or don’t touch at all, you’re on the right size mattress. But there’s more to understanding mattress size than elbow room. Twin (or single) mattresses are most often used by children and college kids in dormitories. They were once a popular option for mature adults who slept alone in their own apartments or homes – or boarding houses, where space was tight. A regular twin mattress offers a comfortable length for most men and women but a Twin XL mattress (or California twin mattress) delivers an extra six inches in length. During the 60’s and 70’s, the double – or full-sized – mattress ruled marital bedrooms, even though it was only 15” wider than a twin size bed.
But our homes were smaller and we were shorter. Today, double size mattresses are a popular choice for spare rooms and sometimes a child’s room. If you and your partner are less than 5’5” tall and have a smaller room, a double mattress may be a good choice for you. Sheets are also less expensive than with larger or specialty mattresses. Queen size mattresses gained popularity in the 80’s and are now the most popular size mattress for people who share a bed with a partner. Here’s why – the 6” addition in width and length from a double mattress make for a more comfortable and less-disturbed sleeping environment. For many couples, a queen size bed is the ideal choice as it fits well into most bedrooms and is larger enough to give both people the space they need to sleep undisturbed. King size mattresses have come into vogue in the last decade, offering couples as much space in bed with their partner as if they were alone in a twin. In fact, if you push two twin size mattresses together, you’ll have a king size bed – in width at least.
King size mattresses come in two popular lengths, offering taller people more legroom. The California King mattress is the longest mattress available. Because of the size of king size mattresses, they’re not a viable option for many homes. They can be tricky to maneuver around corners and up the stairs and are heavier than other mattresses. What’s more, they simply won’t allow for walkability around the mattress in smaller homes and apartments. Bedding is also more expensive and extra-long pillows are needed. On the flip side, they offer sprawlers the opportunity to move freely throughout the night with disturbing their partners. And when kids and pets pile into the bed, there’s more than enough room for everyone. Break out the tape measure – Measure your room and how much space you need around the bed. Don’t forget to measure doors, stairs and hallways to make sure you can fit your choice into your home. Set a budget – Look at mattresses in your price range, comparing features to your personal health concerns.
If you need to increase your budget, you’ll know exactly what the increase will buy you. Start your research online – Arm yourself with information before heading into a retail store to test out mattresses. Test drive a lot of mattresses – Buying a new mattress is hard work but worth it. After all, you’re going to spend more time on your mattress than you will on any other piece of furniture in your home.Twin mattresses are ideal for kids' bedrooms, or rooms where bunk beds or daybeds are used. Serta produces a wide variety of twin mattresses featuring both innerspring and all-foam support systems. Twin mattresses are often referred to as “single” mattresses. A Serta twin mattress measures approximately 38" x 74.5". These measurements can vary by +/- 1/2". Size availability varies by product and retailer. Mattress heights vary by product, so please see your retailer for information on specific model height. Serta also produces Twin XL mattresses, which measure approximately 38" x 79.5".