Things to bring:
Moving on to campus is an exciting experience. This page provides a list of items you should consider bringing when you move in, and a list of items that you should definitely leave at home. You and your roommate may want to discuss room décor and who will bring which items, i.e., TVs, refrigerator, etc.
- Alarm clock
- Basic first aid supplies (thermometer, bandages, pain reliever)
- Britta Water Filter
- Cleaning supplies (window cleaner, disinfectant wipes, small vacuum)
- Clothes drying rack and/or sweater dryer
- Computer (optional) with supplies, including power strip
- Decorations (posters, bulletin boards, photos)
- Desk lamp (not halogen)
- Extra power strip and extension cord
- Flashlight with batteries
- Health insurance information (insurance card, primary physician's phone number)
- Laundry supplies (laundry bag or basket, detergent, bleach, fabric softener, stain remover, dryer sheets)
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Linens (extra-long twin sheets, pillows, blankets, comforter, mattress pad 80 inch by 36 inch or "college size").
- Plastic under-bed storage containers
- Prescription medicines
- Reusable shopping bag
- Reusable water bottle
- School supplies (backpack, notebooks, pens, pencils, calculator)
- Seasonal clothing and hangers
- Sewing kit
- Small ironing board and iron with an automatic shut-off function
- Small plants
- Sticky tack to hang things on your walls
- Toiletries, towels, bathrobe, shower caddy
- Tumbler (reusable coffee container)
- Umbrella
Things to discuss with your roommate(s)
- Fan
- Microwave (700 watts maximum)
- Refrigerators (3.7 cubic feet maximum)
- Stereo
- Telephone
- Television/VCR/DVD player and cable cord
- Wipe-off message board for your door
Things to leave at home
- Air conditioners
- Alcohol containers (even if they are empty and used for decoration, alcohol containers are a violation of the alcohol policy in the underclass residence halls)
- Candles (whether they are decorative or have sentimental value)
- Cement blocks (single beds may be elevated with leg lifters)
- Cooking elements; such as toaster ovens, toasters, hot pots, rice cookers, skillets, hot plates, Foreman type grills (in underclass halls)
- Halogen lamps
- Incense and potpourri burners
- Pets (only fish are allowed)
- Space heaters
