What Should I Pack?
The Essentials
The Maybes
The Leave at Homes
Trust us on this one…you
will want to bring these
items with you.
You may want these. You
may not. You might share.
It's up to you.
Most of these are not just
recommendations but
University policies.
Bedding Supplies
Twin XL sheets, pillow,
comforter/blanket
Foam pad/memory foam, bed
lifts, extra blanket
Loft kits (homemade or
purchased)
Cleaning Supplies
Trash can, trash bags, paper
towels, all-purpose cleaner,
scrub sponge/brush
Broom, vacuum (at least one
person in room), toilet brush,
dish soap, dish rags/sponge
Abrasive cleaners that are
hazardous or scrubbers that will
damage finishes
Bathroom Supplies
Soap, shampoo, towels, and any
other shower/bathing items
Shower caddy/basket
(particularly for community
baths),
Custom shower heads,
tub/shower adhesives for
decoration
Laundry Supplies
Detergent, basket, bag or
hamper
Dryer Sheets, Quarters
(debit/credit are accepted),
iron and ironing board
Personal washer or dryer
First-Aid Supplies
Hand sanitizer, other over-theBand-aids, pain reliever, health
counter medications you might
insurance card/information
need.
Wall Décor & Room
Decorations
Command strips (3M), blue
painters tape, sticky-tack**
Posters, pictures, dry
erase/bulletin board, mirrors,
lamps, rug or carpet, curtains
(tension rods only)
Organization
Supplies
Clothes hangers, storage
containers, bins or drawers
Small bookshelf or side-tables
Electronics &
Appliances
School Supplies
Miscellaneous Items
Non-prescribed or illegal
medications or medical
equipment
Candles, incense, heavy
hanging fixtures, nails, screws
or pins, innappropriate pictures
or posters, anything
permanently affixed to the
walls/ceilings
Shelving attached to the wall
(temporarily or permanently)
TV, DVD/Blu-Ray player,
microwave (1 per room; cannot Extension cords or multi-plug
Power strips/surge protectors
exceed 1100 watts), mini-fridge outlets, toaster or toaster oven,
(longer cords reccommended),
(1 per room; cannot exceed 4.6
space heaters, hot plates or
alarm clock, computer or
cubic ft.), stereo, video game
George Foreman grill, anything
mobile device, accessories
console, headphones (your
with an open heating coil
roommate will thank you), fan
Backpack/bag,
calendar/planner, notebooks,
pens, pencils, highlighters, etc.
Sticky notes, tape, scissors,
stapler, folders/binders
Bicycle, bicycle lock (U-locks
Pets (except fish with max 10
Land-line telephone if you have
are the safest), sports
gallon tank), expensive jewelry
no cell phone or poor reception equipment, supplies/items for
or other unecessary valuables
personal hobbies
**Warning: While we recommend these products--using these items may still cause damage to walls.