Have no idea what to bring to campus? Here is a list of suggestions to get you started. Before you arrive contact your roommate to avoid bringing overlapping items.
Appliances Alarm Clock Extension cord or power strip Hair dryer Iron Lamp (no halogen bulbs) Radio or stereo TV/VCR/DVD player (Note: the space for a TV in Presidents Hall will accommodate up to a 19” TV)Cleaning and Laundry Items Bathroom cleaning items Broom Detergent and fabric softener Disinfectant Dryer sheets Laundry bag MopShower curtain Trash bags Trash basket Vacuum (Gaebe, Triangolo, and Presidents Halls only)
Desk and Study Items Calculator Computer Ethernet cableDesk organizer Dictionary and thesaurus FunTac (to hang pictures and posters) Memo pads Notebooks, highlighters, pencils, pens Stapler and staples White-out
Kitchen Items/Supplies Can opener Coffee maker with automatic shut-offCoffee mugs Cooking pansDrinking glasses Plates and silverwareLinen Bath mat Blanket Comforter/bedspread Mattress pad Pillow cases Pillows Standard twin sheet for Triangolo, Wales and Presidents hallsTwin extra long sheets for Johnson HallFull size sheets for Gaebe Hall
MaintenanceLight bulbsNeedle and threadScissorsStaplerTape
Personal Hygiene Bathrobe Brush or comb Bucket or carrying pail (to carry bathroom items) Dental floss Deodorant Hair care products Nail file/clippers Shaving items Shower curtainSoap Tissue Toothbrush and toothpaste Towels and washcloths Toilet paper
Don't forget to bring posters and pictures to decorate your room.
Prohibited Items Weapons of any kind (including paintball or BB guns), knives larger than 3 inches (knives used for class are acceptable), candles or incense, halogen lights, fireworks, toasters, grills, electric frying pans or anything with open heating elements.
Students living in Johnson Hall, Wales Hall or Presidents Hall have the opportunity to rent microfridges for their rooms. Students usually share the cost ($170.00 per year plus $20.00 cleaning deposit) with their roommates.
If you have any questions, please call the office of Housing & Residential Education at 303-256-9547.