Mattresses and Mattress
Pads Our mattresses are made using one of the highest
flame-retardancy standards in the country, but we buy
one standard mattress.� We do not offer soft, firm,
or extra firm mattresses.� We
do not supply mattress pads.
We do have a limited number
of beds and mattresses for residents taller than 6'5".�
Taller residents typically inform the Resident Life Assignments
staff of these special needs, and the Assignments staff
passes the request along to us.
We do not supply orthopedic backboards. You must obtain
these from your health care provider.� We can offer a
sheet of plywood if you prefer to have a firmer mattress
and don�t have a chronic back condition.
With a doctor�s certificate, we will remove our
mattress and allow you to use a mattress you purchase
and bring to the campus.
We have some spare mattresses at the start of each
school year for exchange with those we missed in the summer
that might be torn or stained.� As spares are extremely
limited, we frequently are unable to satisfy requests
to switch mattresses.� If you find the mattress in your
room is not to your liking, ask around your floor and
see if you can exchange it with someone else.
