Know Your Dorm
New Castle Dorm Packing List
University of Delaware
- Room style
- traditional
- Bed
- Twin XL
- Air conditioning
- No
- Elevators
- No
Room types
Published room types for this hall style:
- Single
- Double
- Triple or quad
- Single with bath
- Double with bath
Personalized Packing Intelligence
Provided
Twin XL bed and mattress
The room includes a bed and mattress.
Need
Twin XL bedding
Students bring their own bedding in the size assigned to the room style.
Provided
Desk, desk chair, and wardrobe or drawers
These furnishings are included in the room.
Need
Shower caddy and shower shoes
Traditional halls use communal bathrooms.
Coordinate with Roommate
One microwave and one refrigerator per room
Coordinate one per room; microwaves are limited to 700 watts and refrigerators to 4.5 cubic feet.
Prohibited
Extension cord without an internal circuit breaker
University housing prohibits extension cords without an internal circuit breaker.
Prohibited
Hot plate
University housing lists hot plates as prohibited items.
Need
Fan
The official move-in list recommends a fan for non-air-conditioned spaces.
Last move-in: Fall 2026
Next dates appear here once the university publishes them.
- Move-in window
- Fall 2026 first-year move-in: August 22, 7 a.m.–3 p.m.
- Check-in
- Fall 2026 first-year move-in: Bob Carpenter Center.
- Elevators
- New Castle is listed without elevators.
- Documents
- Bring the University-provided ONEcard; the room or mailbox key is issued at check-in.
Official source URLs
- Move In
University of Delaware Residence Life & Housing
Last verified: 2026-10-03 · Review by: 2027-05-01
- Residence Hall Policies
University of Delaware Residence Life & Housing
Last verified: 2026-10-03 · Review by: 2027-05-01
- Fall 2026 Welcome Days
University of Delaware Orientation & Transition Programs
Last verified: 2026-10-03 · Review by: 2027-05-01
- South Central Residence Halls
University of Delaware Residence Life & Housing
Last verified: 2026-10-03 · Review by: 2027-05-01