What to Bring
Moving into your college residence hall is an exciting time. So exciting that you may forget to bring something. The Office of Community Living has put together a list of items you may want to bring along with you -- as well as provided a list of items that should not come to campus with you.
For Your Room
- Bedding - pillow, sheets, blanket (beds are standard Twin size; Twin and Twin XL sheets will both fit)
- Area rug (4'x6' or 5'x7'; most rooms have tile floors)
- Towels and washcloths
- Caddy to store and carry shower items
- Personal hygiene items, band-aids, cough drops, tissues, etc.
- Bathrobe and shower shoes
- Computer
- Headphones
- Office supplies - planner, notebooks, folders, pens, highlighters, etc.
- TV/DVD player - for more specific information on what kind of TV to bring, please see the ITS website.
- Power strip with surge protector
- Fan
- Desk or reading lamp
- Storage containers
- Hangers
- Laundry bag/basket
- High Efficiency laundry detergent
- Ironing board and iron
- Trash basket
- Hangers
- Storage containers
- Microfridge (less than 4.3 cubic feet)
- Microwave (up to 1000 watts or 9 amps)
- Dishes and dishsoap
- Bulletin board/Door message board (white board)
- Posters, bulletin board, message board
- Students must use Dorm Tape (Mavalus brand) to adhere items to the walls. This product can be purchased online or in the College Store
What Not to Bring
- Cooking appliances with exposed heating elements
- Grills
- Toaster or toaster oven
- Fireworks or explosives
- Space heater
- Candles
- Bed risers
- Halogen lamps
- Pets: only non-carnivorous fish are allowed in a tank up to 10 gallons
Furniture Provided for You
- Standard twin bed (most of our beds can be lofted)
- Desk and chair
- Dresser
- Wardrobe or closet
All furniture that the College provides must remain inside the room.
THE COLLEGE DOES NOT PROVIDE STORAGE DURING THE SUMMER MONTHS.