Fire hazards, electrical devices, and more!
Please review the SMU Fire Safety regulations for all information regarding what is permitted or prohibited in on-campus residences.
Can I hang things on the walls?
In most Residential Commons, you may hang pictures on the wall using thumbtacks or picture hooks up to a 20 lb size. There is a limit of 10 picture hooks per resident. Hooks similar to 3M Command Hooks are not permitted and will damage the wall. Televisions and other heavy objects may not be mounted on the wall. Nothing should be mounted or hung from the overhead sprinkler fixtures or smoke detector systems.
Can I loft my bed?
For the 2019-2020 academic year, students may submit a request for their bed to be lofted beginning June 28 using the Student Housing Portal. All students must sign the Release of Liability and Hold Harmless Agreement in the housing portal as part of the request for a loft. Students under 18 must also submit a physical signature of a parent or guardian.
Bed Heights
All student beds in the residential communities are pre-set for move in at the Standard 42-44" height. Height is measured from the top of the mattress to the floor. At 42-44", the dressers will fit under the beds. No request is needed for this height.
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Option 1
- 23-26" from top of mattress to floor
- Residential Height
- Requesting to Lower
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Option 2 STANDARD Pre-Set Height
- 42-44" from top of mattress to floor
- STANDARD Height
- Dresser will fit underneath
- Pre-set for arrival day
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Option 3
- 51-53" from top of mattress to floor
- Clearance under the bed is 40"
- Dresser will fit underneath
- May request ladder
- Guardrail must be on side away wall
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Option 4
- 63-65" from top of mattress to floor
- Clearance under the bed is 52"
- May request ladder
- Maximum height
- Guardrail must be on side away wall
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Loft Requests are not available until June 28. Requests submitted prior to 5 PM on Saturday, August 10th will receive priority for completion prior to student arrival.