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Suggestions of What to Bring

(Many of these items can be purchased in the College Store)


For Your Room

Desk lamp

Trash basket

Drawer/closet liners

Hangers

Under the bed storage boxes

Bulletin board/ Door message board (white board)

Posters

Sticky tac/removable mounting tape

Rug

Clamp reading light

Wall/desk calendar/planner

Plastic crates

Room Phones are not provided. You must bring your own.


Miscellaneous

Snack food

Safety pins

Mugs

Plastic tableware

Bowls (cereal/soup)

Pitcher/Popcorn bowl

Can/bottle opener

Coffee/tea/hot cocoa

Instant cereal/ cup-o-soup

Trash can liners

Dishwashing liquid

2-3 extension cords

Adapters/3-way plug

Surge Protector

Camera

Picture frames

Key chain

Cleaning supplies (Swiffer/Grab-Its are great, broom, dustpan)

Small tool kit

Address book

Stationary/envelopes/stamps

Calculator

Non-carnivorous fish

Goo-Gone Adhesive remover

Lofted beds are not allowed in campus housing


School Supplies

Pens/pencils

Pencil sharpener

Scissors

Scotch tape

Spiral notebooks

Looseleaf paper

Binders

Printer paper

White out

Highlighters

Computer disks/CDs/Jump Drive

Rubber bands

Paper clips

Memo pads/post-its

Hole punch

Clip board

Glue

Desk organizer

Push pins

Ruler

Backpack/Book bag

Magic markers

Index cards

Stapler/staples/remover

Calendar/Planner


Clothes

Dress clothes/shoes

Sweaters

Jeans

T shirts

Socks

Undergarments

Sneakers

Sweats

Shoes

Bathing suit

Jackets

Winter coat

Gloves, hat, scarf, etc.

Boots

Umbrella

Raincoat

Bathrobe/slippers

Shower shoes


 

Toiletries

Toothbrush/holder

Toothpaste

Mouthwash

Dental floss

Cup

Soap/dish

Shampoo/Conditioner

Deodorant

Razor/blades

Tissues

Make-up

Cologne/Perfume

Chapstick

Thermometer

Band-aids

Medications (aspirin, cough syrup, decongestant)

Q-tips

Comb/brush

Vitamins

Shower caddy


Appliances

Computer

Surge protectors

Iron/board

Alarm clock

Hairdryer

Telephone

Fan

Flashlight/batteries

Stereo

TV/VCR/DVD player

Refrigerator* (less than 4.3 cubic ft.)

Microwave* (800-1000watts or 7-9 amps)

Coffeemaker

Power broom

Electric Hot Water Kettle


Books

Dictionary

Thesaurus

THE COLLEGE DOES NOT PROVIDE STORAGE DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS.


Linens/Bedding

Sheets/pillow cases - twin size

Pillows

Towels/washcloths

Mattress cover (egg crate)

Blankets (light & heavy)

Comforter

Dish towels

Back rest pillow ("husband")

Curtains


Laundry

Laundry bag/basket/hamper

Drying rack

Detergent

Bleach

Fabric softener/dryer sheets (Downy balls work wonders!)

Spot remover

Furniture College Provides per Student

1 Standard twin bed mattress/frame

1 Desk/chair

1 wardrobe

1 dresser

All furniture that the College provides must remain inside the room.

*Micro-fridges can be rented through Elizabethtown College Campus Residence Association (CRA) – the expenses can even be shared with your roommate.


*WHAT NOT TO BRING*

Cooking appliances (with exposed elements)

Grills

Toaster/toaster oven

Fireworks/Explosives

Space Heater

Candles

Bed Risers

Halogen lamps

Pets: only non-carnivorous fish are allowed in a tank up to 10 gallons