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Richards Hall
Central Campus suite-style residence popular with first-years who want a bit more independence; paired with Bullen Hall.
Bed size
Twin XL
36" × 80" — taller than standard Twin.
Climate
Has AC
Central air. A fan is optional.
Lofting
Loftable
You can raise the bed to free under-bed storage.
What's provided
- ✓ bed
- ✓ desk
- ✓ chair
- ✓ dresser
Utah State quirks that apply
- USU sits at ~4,700ft — even fit students get winded the first week, and you sunburn fast.
- Cache Valley winters routinely hit 0°F with deep snow; a real insulated coat and snow boots are non-negotiable by November.
- Logan suffers some of the worst winter inversions in the US — air quality alerts are common Dec–Feb, so an N95 mask or HEPA-style room filter actually matters.
- Most first-year halls require a meal plan, even apartment-style ones in the LLC.
- Candle warmers (Scentsy is a Utah company, ironically) are explicitly banned — leave them home.
- Aggie Shuttle and bus access drive hall choice; LLC, Canyon Crest, and Richards/Bullen all have direct routes to lower campus.