Beds and Adjustments

Residence Hall Beds

Residence hall beds require twin extra-long, 80" sheets. Beds are adjustable, meaning they can be set at bunked, standard, trundled, or lofted height. 

• Standard - normal, lowered bed height
• Trundle - about 3 feet off the ground
• Lofted - 5 feet off the ground
• Bunked - one bed standard height, one bed lofted height above 

Double rooms will be set to one lofted and one trundled bed at move-in, unless the layout does not allow for this. Akers units will have three lofted beds and one trundled bed. 

Bed Adjustments

Residents of halls, other than Hubbard Hall, may adjust their university-provided bed equipment, consistent with reasonable usage as designed. (See instructions below.) The bed may not be modified or manipulated in a way that is not consistent with the construction of the furniture as intended. Residents may not construct their own lofts of furniture and must use the university-provided items. If residents are unsure of how to properly raise and lower their bed, or need assistance, they should reach out to REHS Facilities staff through an online maintenance request. Requests will begin to be accepted on August 4.

Residents of Hubbard Hall may not adjust their bed equipment, including raising and lowering, as this furniture requires additional equipment for modification. Instead, Hubbard Hall residents should complete an online maintenance request for adjustment.

While bed adjustments cannot usually be accommodated during move-in, Facilities staff will begin bed adjustments as soon as they can. We expect most to begin in September.

Bed Adjustment Instructions

Students may adjust their bed using the steps below. Please read all instructions and safety notes carefully before beginning.

Equipment Required

• Rubber mallet
• A minimum of two people is required for all adjustments

Safety Guidelines for All Adjustments

• Do not attempt to adjust the bed alone.
• Never stand underneath the bed during any part of the adjustment process.
• Ensure the safety guard rail and stabilizer bar remain in place in any selected bed position, and that they face outward toward the living space (not against a wall).
• Never adjust the bed frame height while the bed is up high in the lofted position. Instead, either:
  • Follow the Trundle Bed Adjustment Instructions or
  • Remove the lofted bed frame section from the crib section and place on the floor, then make adjustments from there before reconnecting (see steps in Standard Height Adjustment Instructions for more information on adjusting height). 

Loft Bed Adjustment Instructions

(Adjusting bed from trundled height to lofted height)

1. Remove the mattress from the bed frame.
2. Position one person at each end of the bed.
3. Remove the upper “crib” section of the bed:
   1. Grasp the middle or bottom rail.
   2. Carefully lift the section upward. You may need to use your foot to stabilize the lower frame.
   3. Place the crib section gently on the floor.
4. Remove the bed pins from the lower bed posts.
5. Insert the pins into the posts of the crib section.
6. Lift the crib section:
   1. Hold the middle or bottom rail.
   2. Align the pins with the holes on the lower bed posts.
   3. Lower the section securely into place.
7. Replace the mattress on the lofted frame.

Trundle Bed Adjustment Instructions

(Adjusting bed from lofted height to trundled height)

1. Remove the mattress from the bed frame.
2. Position one person at each end of the bed.
3. Remove the lofted bed frame section:
   • Grasp the middle or bottom rail.
   • Carefully lift the section upward. You may need to stabilize the lower frame with your foot.
   • Place the frame section gently on the floor.
4. Remove the bed pins from the crib section’s bed posts.
5. Insert the pins into the posts of the lower bed frame section.
6. Reattach the crib section:
   • Hold the middle or bottom rail.
   • Lift and align the pins with the bottom of the bed posts.
   • Lower the section securely into place.
7. Replace the mattress on the adjusted frame.

Standard Height Adjustment Instructions

(Adjusting bed height to standard/lowered from trundled setup)

1. Remove the mattress from the bed frame.
2. Position one person at each end of the bed.
3. Loosen the bed frame:
   • Hold the frame securely with one hand.
   • Use a rubber mallet to gently loosen the frame from its current channel.
   • Repeat on the opposite end.
4. Lower the frame to the desired height.
5. Insert the frame into the new channel position.
6. Secure the frame using the mallet.
7. Replace the mattress on the adjusted frame.

Bunked Bed Adjustment Instructions

(Adjusting two beds into a bunked configuration)

1. Remove the mattresses from both beds.
2. Remove the crib (top) section from the lower bed:
   • Hold the middle or bottom rail.
   • Carefully lift the section upward. You may need to stabilize the lower frame with your foot.
   • Place the crib section on the floor.
3. Remove the bed frame section from the upper (lofted) bed:
   • Hold the middle or bottom rail.
   • Carefully lift the section upward.
   • Set the frame section on the floor.
4. Insert the bed pins into the posts of the bed frame section.
5. Ensure the safety bar is facing outward toward the room.
6. Loft the bed frame section:
   • Hold the middle or bottom rail.
   • Align the pins with the holes on the bottom of the bed posts.
   • Lower the section securely into place.
7. Secure the frame using a rubber mallet.
8. Replace the mattresses on both beds.
9. Store all unused bed parts from the crib sections in the room. All components must remain in the assigned space.