Recommended Packing and Shopping Checklist for Living on Campus
What to pack in your suitcase or carry-on bag to bring to campus
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Laptop computer
Camera
Electrical outlet/converter for the U.S. from your home country
Suggested Shopping List for Residence Hall Room
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Calling card
Snacks
Drinks
Shower/Personal care items (shampoo, soap, toothpaste, etc.)
Tissues
University Place, Dixon and Golden Bear Apartment residents must provide their own toilet
paper
Extra set of extra-long twin sheets
Linens, pillow, blanket, bedspread
Towels and washcloths (2-3 of each)
Soap dish
Shower tote/caddy/basket
Personal appliances such as a hairdryer, curling iron, etc.
Shower shoes/ flip-flops
Laundry basket or bag
Detergent, bleach, fabric softener, etc.
Auto shut-off iron (may be used only in the laundry/ironing room)
Small ironing board
Small personal fan
Wastebasket
Clothing Hangers
Power strip
Ethernet cord for internet connection
Alarm clock
Cup, mug, bowl, plate
Study lamp (no halogen light bulbs)
CFL light bulbs for lamps
Desk/class supplies (pens, pencils, highlighters, notebooks, tape, stapler, paper clips, calculator,
scissors, ruler, etc.)
Flash light
Light housekeeping items (dust cloth, sponge, paper towels, multipurpose cleaner, dish soap,
etc.)
Storage bin (under-the-bed style recommended)
Recommended Packing and Shopping Checklist for Living on Campus
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Plants and small decorative items
Cell phone (not required)
Computer (not required)
Items to Coordinate with your Roommate
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Memo board for your door
Touch-tone phone (Note: cordless phones cause a multitude of problems)
o Please note: long distance service is not available from student rooms.
Box Fan/Window Fan
Thermostatically controlled hot pot
Auto-shutoff coffee maker
Refrigerator (it may not exceed 3.2 cubic feet and 1.4 amps) or MicroFridge (one per room)
o MicroFridge is a combination refrigerator/microwave that students rent from the
university. No other microwaves are allowed in residence hall rooms.
Floor lamp (no overhead lighting in University Place; you will need one)
Rug and curtains if desired- all windows have blinds
Small TV stand
Hand-vacuum, dust pan, broom
Television
Due to fire safety regulations, cooking must be confined to the kitchen in your residence hall. The only
appliances that may be housed or used in your room for food preparation are a thermostatically
controlled hot pot, thermostatically controlled popcorn popper, auto shut-off coffee maker and a
MicroFridge (one per room).
Do not bring these items with you or purchase them while you’re living on campus :
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Microwave oven (unless you rent a MicroFridge)
Toaster Oven, toaster, or griddle
Grills (indoor/outdoor/ George Foreman type)
Hot plate
Heating coil
Immersion coil
Electric frying pan
Halogen Lamps, light bulbs, neon or string lights
Air conditioner
Space heater
Animals (other than “toothless” fish)
Water bed
Candles/ incense
Alcohol or Alcohol Bottles (not even for decoration)
Recommended Packing and Shopping Checklist for Living on Campus
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Bed risers or lifts
Reed Diffusers