General
Before you arrive on Campus
What to Bring
- Towels and washcloths
- Pillows and pillowcases
- Linens to fit an extra-long twin bed (36" x 80")
- Bedspread/blankets
- Clothes hangers
- Non-halogen desk lamp
- Alarm clock
- Padlock
- Clothes (cold weather)
- Surge protector
- Flashlight w/extra batteries
- Kleenex
- Laundry hamper & Laundry supplies
- First aid kit
- Shower gear (shower shoes, caddy, etc.)
- Trash bags
- Backpack or messenger bag
- School supplies
- Dishware & Utensils (for those with full kitchens)
Optional
- Stereo
- Camera
- Iron and ironing board
- Mirror
- Paper plates/cups
- Paper towels/all-purpose cleaner/air freshener
- Pictures/posters
- Telephone
- Thumbtacks
- Umbrella
- DVD player
- Television
- Fan
- Computer
- Printer
- Mini-vacuum
What Not to Bring
- Halogen lamps
- Coffee makers
- Toasters or Toaster Ovens
- Microwave
- Any appliance with open coils (ie. hot plates, etc.)
- Candles/incense
- Any flammable materials
- Electric space heaters
- Materials to make lofted beds
- Amplified musical electronics
- Alcohol or Alcohol Paraphernalia (ie. wine bottles or other alcohol container, etc.)
- Controlled substances
- Hookahs
- Pets (other than those allowed through the Student Housing License Agreement)
- Weapons
- Weights and/or weightlifting equipment
Each community have different needs. Get in touch with your roommates before move in to talk about who is bringing a TV, etc, to avoid duplicates.
