Things to Bring

Residence Halls

Appliances	Desk/Study Items	Personal Hygiene
Alarm clock Extension cord or power strip Hair dryer Iron (automatic shut-off only) Lamp (no halogen bulbs) TV/VCR/DVD Stereo	Computer (with laptop lock if needed) Desk organizer Pens/pencils; pencil sharpener Envelopes and stamps Notebooks Stapler and staples White Out Scissors	Bathrobe Brush/comb Dental floss Deodorant Hair care Nail file/clippers Shaving items Soap Shampoo, conditioner Tissues Toilet paper
Cleaning and Laundry	Linens	Room Accessories
Broom Detergent and fabric softener Laundry bag or basket Trash basket Trash bags Bathroom cleaning supplies	Twin sheets (standard or extra long) Comforter Pillows Mattress pad	Posters, pictures Removable adhesive

Apartment-style Living

	University-provided Amenities	Recommended Items to Bring
Living Room	Couch (fully upholstered) Arm chair (fully upholstered) Coffee table, end table TV stand Cable TV hook-up (bring cabling)	Television, DVD player or VCR Coasters (for coffee table) Vacuum Telephone Stereo
Kitchen	Full-size refrigerator with freezer Oven/range Sink with garbage disposal Microwave Dishwasher Telephone jack	Pots/pans Plates, bowls, cups Utensils Can opener Dishwashing liquid/detergent Paper towels Broom/dustpan Mop Dish towels Kitchen cleaning supplies Trash can and trash bags
Bathroom	Tub with shower or roll-in shower 1-2 toilets 2-4 sinks with mirror Shower curtain	Toiletries (shampoo, soap, etc.) Hand soap Toilet paper Towels, wash cloths Bathroom cleaning supplies Bath mat Trash can and trash bags
Bedroom	Full-size bed Dresser Desk with chair Built-in closet Internet hook-up Telephone jack Ceiling fan with light	Full-size bed linens Pillows Hangers for closet Alarm clock Ethernet cable for Internet hook-up Small bookshelf Storage bins Desk lamp
Laundry Closet	Laundry Closet Washer/dryer unit (no card/coin)	Laundry detergent Bleach Dryer sheets Fabric softener Laundry basket/hamper

Additional large furniture is not permitted (small items require prior RLC approval).

For more detailed information, please refer to our Guide to On-Campus Residence Hall Living (1.17MB PDF) and the Guide to On-Campus Apartment Living (1MB PDF).