What to Bring
When helping your student prepare for college there are many items one might consider bringing. Here are some suggestions from the Residence Life Office.
General Room Items
- If you bring an area rug, 6’ by 9’ is usually sufficient
- Basic tools – Screwdriver, pliers, hammer, multi-use tool
- Portable shelves/Stacking storage units
- Full-length mirror with over the door hanger (do not affix to walls or doors)
- Waste paper basket
- Bike and bike lock (must be stored outside, not in student room)
- Games: a deck of playing cards, board games, etc.
Electronics
- Television (smart TV or Roku stick needed to connect to IPTV)
- Entertainment electronics
- Cell phone and charger
- Fan - either a box or windowsill model, no air conditioners
- Surge protector/power strips with circuit breakers; must be grounded or surge protected
- Small flashlight, extra batteries
- Computer/laptop/tablet and charger
- Headphones/earbuds with microphone
Clothes and Linens
- Selection of clothing for season including cold weather clothing
- Rain gear/umbrella, boots, coat, jacket, swimsuit, sports workout clothes
- Bed sheets (extra-long twin size), egg-crate or memory foam mattress pad, pillow, bedspread, and blankets
Laundry Items
- Each hall has a laundry room with washers and dryers available for residents
- Laundry detergent (high efficiency machines)
- Laundry basket (mesh, pop-up)/duffel bag, fabric softener, dryer sheets
- Clothes stain remover, clothes hangers, iron, and table-top ironing board
Health and Beauty Supplies
- Towels and washcloths
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, deodorant, mouthwash, and facial tissues
- First-aid kit, including bandages and over-the-counter pain relievers; other medications, vitamins
- Shampoo, soap and a soap dish, tote for bathroom essentials, shower shoes, hair dryer, curling iron
Office Supplies
- Desk lamp
- Flash drive or external hard drive
- Pens, pencils, highlighters, scotch/masking tape, scissors, ruler, paper clips, stapler, three-hole punch, rubber bands, note cards, post-it notes
- Notebooks, folders, binders, calculator, backpack/book bag, ruler
- Planner/calendar/organizer, envelopes, postage stamps
Kitchen and Cleaning Items
- Utensils (knife, fork, spoon), cup, plate, bowl
- Dish soap, paper towels, trash can, trash bags, Ziploc bags
- Reusable water bottle, snacks, and soft drinks
- Small cooking appliances without hotplate/open heating element (tea kettle, Keurig-style coffee maker, popcorn air popper, rice cooker)
Personal Items
- Include Residence Hall Room on Homeowners' or Renters Insurance, bring insurance card/health insurance information
- All necessary papers: financial aid forms, class schedule, campus map
The following items are ones that the Residence Life Office does not allow or permit students to bring. Should a student be found to have these items within their residence hall room, they could face student conduct reprimands.