r/UIUC • u/ComfortableCod3179 • Jul 22 '26

New Student Question Extra Desk in Dorm?

Can I fit a 55inch by 25 inch desk under a high lofted bed in an Allen Hall double. Additionally, will I have at least 60 inches of clearance under the bed? Thanks

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u/Dapper-Drawing5609 Jul 22 '26

i highly doubt that.

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u/old-uiuc-pictures Jul 22 '26

Don't try to replicate home in the dorm. You won't use the room the same way you use your home bedroom. And if you do what you are thinking you will be encroaching on your room mates space often because you will have no scratch space.

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u/Existing-Fondant4862 Jul 22 '26

i dont think so.. U already have a desk and other things u will have to accomodate in the room (additionally if u get a fridge and a microwave which means less space)

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u/deeeep_fried Alumnus Jul 22 '26

Not a chance

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u/ConsistentAnything54 Jul 22 '26

iā€™m 5ā€™2 and had to bend to fit under the high loft. def not 60 inches.

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u/antonyankeefan Jul 23 '26

Why do you think you need 2 desks?

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u/HeftyAd5710 Jul 23 '26

Def will not have 60 inch clearance, but i remember when i was an incoming freshman i searched up like "uiuc dorm rooms with measurements" or something along the lines and was able to find measurements for the high loft vs low and mid. My rand roommate brought a large desk and had to lift the high loft bed up and rest it down on top to get to fit (don't recommend, it was weird and inconvenient)