The Big Bend Apartments house approximately 45 residents in shared one- and two-bedroom apartments. Located just 0.8 miles from campus, the Big Bend Apartments are a great option for students looking to be a bit further from campus, but still want the convenience offered with on-campus housing. The complex is comprised of three buildings.

Big Bend Apartments Information

All apartments include:

  • Heating and air conditioning
  • High-speed internet
  • On-site coin laundry
  • Utilities included
  • On-site parking

All apartments are fully furnished and include a full kitchen. Most units are a shared bedroom with another student, but some private bedrooms are available. Residents share a bathroom with the other student(s) in the apartment. The complex has an adjacent parking lot along with on-site coin laundry.

Each resident has the following:

  • Desk (30" x 48" x 24", with one lock-ready drawer)
  • Desk Chair
  • Junior Loft Bed (up to 31" under bed clearance) with Twin XL mattress (38" x 80")
  • Dresser (30" x 30" x 24" with three drawers)

Each apartment has the following:

  • Dishwasher
  • Kitchen counter/table
  • Kitchen chairs
  • Oven/stove
  • Refrigerator
  • Arm chair
  • Coffee table
  • End table
  • Sofa
  • TV stand

Download Printable Packing List (PDF)

Suggested Packing List

Talk to your suitemates before you pack bathroom items, to make sure you don鈥檛 bring multiples of everything!

Miscellaneous Bathroom Kitchen
  • Batteries
  • Bike
  • Bike lock
  • Broom/mop
  • Ethernet cord
  • Surge protector
  • Laundry detergent 鈥 HE liquid recommended
  • Fabric softener
  • Flashlight
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laundry basket/bag
  • Quarters for laundry
  • Trash cans
  • Umbrella
  • Thermometer
  • Bath mats
  • Bath towels
  • Bathroom cleaner
  • First aid kit
  • Hand towels
  • Kleenex
  • Shower curtain
  • Shower curtain rings
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Toothbrush holder
  • Washcloth/loofah
  • Blender
  • Can opener
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee maker (with Auto Shut Off ONLY)
  • Colander
  • Cookie/baking sheet
  • Cooking utensils
  • Cups/plates/bowls
  • Dish soap and dishwashing detergent
  • Measuring cups/spoons
  • Mixer
  • Mixing bowls
  • Oven mitts
  • Pans/pots
  • Paper towels/holder
  • Silverware/drawer organizer
  • Spices
  • Storage containers
  • Trash bags
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  • Alarm clock
  • Bedding (XL Twin 36鈥 x 80鈥)
  • Hangers
  • Pillows
  • Storage tubs/crates
  • Bookshelf
  • Lamp (not halogen)
  • TV
  • TV coaxial cable
  • Video game system/games
 

*Please note that we do allow items to be hung on the walls, but students will be charged for excessive wall/paint damages. Use small finishing nails or thumbtacks, no more than 10 holes per wall. Painter鈥檚 tape is recommended for hanging items. We do not recommend utilizing Command hooks/strips due to the possibility of tearing paint during removal. Students choosing to use Command hooks/strips do so knowing damage charges may result at removal.

**Big Bend residents should anticipate bringing a wireless router for wireless internet access. A modem and internet service are provided through University partnerships with Spectrum 鈥 instructions for acquisition of cable boxes and modems will be available during the move-in process.

What NOT to Bring

  • Candles/incense
  • Curtains or window coverings (blinds are provided)
  • Flushable wipes (clog plumbing; if bringing, please dispose in trash)
  • Fryers or outdoor grills
  • Pets that can survive out of water (exceptions for approved service animals)
  • Tide pods (clog detergent dispenser in washers)
  • Weapons

Big Bend Two-Bedroom, One-Bathroom

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big bend apartments two-bedroom floor plan

Big Bend Two-Bedroom, One-Bathroom

Location Dimensions
Kitchen  
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Living Room  
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Closet  
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big bend apartments two-bedroom floor plan

Big Bend One-Bedroom, One-Bathroom

Location Dimensions
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Living Room  
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Closet  
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