WHAT TO
BRING
Electronics & Housewares
The Basics
¨ Room decorations
¨ Sticky tack or 3M® hooks
¨ Storage crates
¨ Food storage containers
¨ Trash can
¨ Seasonal clothes
¨ Hangers
¨ Cups, plates & silverware
Bed & Bath
¨ Silverware & dishes
¨ Area rug
¨ Alarm clock
¨ Umbrella
¨ Pillows & comforter
¨ Blankets
¨ Towels & wash cloths
¨ Can opener
¨ Shower tote
¨ Shower sandals
¨ Soap, shampoo,
razors, toothbrush, etc.
¨ Dishwashing soap
¨ Laundry detergent
¨ Paper towels
¨ Dryer sheets
¨ Windex
School Supplies
¨ Books
receive a Student Planner/
Handbook when you arrive to
campus!
¨ Backpack
¨ Stapler
¨ Ethernet cord & splitter
¨ DVD/blu-ray player
¨ Batteries
¨ Microwave (700 watt limit)
¨ Fridge (4.6 cu. ft. max.)
¨ Notebooks & folders
¨ Pens & pencils
¨ Calculator
¨ USB drive(s)
¨ Highlighters
¨ Post-it® Notes
¨ Computer/tablet
¨ TV
¨ Coffee pot
Rent a MicroFridge, a refrigerator/freezer &
microwave combo, and it will be in your room when
you arrive to campus! Reserve when you apply for
housing. Call (309) 298-3321 with any questions.
¨ First-aid items
Laundry & Cleaning
¨ Planner
P
Freshmen students: You will
¨ Gaming consoles
¨ Extension cords (12 or 14
gauge)
¨ Iron & ironing board
¨ Robe
¨ Laundry bag or hamper
¨ Coaxial cable
¨ Power strips
¨ Desk lamp
Save yourself a trip to the store and order your sheets,
towels, pillows, and more online at rhl.org/wiu. Proceeds
from this program go to Inter-Hall Council, our governing
student group, and are used for programming in the
residence halls.
¨ XL twin sheets (80 in.)
¨ Surge protectors
¨ Futon
Purchase a futon through our partner, bedloft.com, and it will be
in your room when you arrive to campus! Order by August 2.
Tanner Residents
¨ Bed loft
Reserve a loft through our partner, bedloft.com, and it will
be in your room when you arrive to campus! Order by August 2.
LEAVE
IT.
Things You Can’t Bring
¨ Halogen lamp
¨ Space heater
¨ Hot plates
¨ Candles/incense
¨ Candle warmers
¨ Toaster
¨ Pets (Fish are allowed in a 10 gal. aquarium max.)
¨ Weapons/firearms
¨ Multi-outlet plugs without surge protection
¨ Appliances with exposed heating elements without
automatic shut-off
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