WHAT TO BRING
TO
COLLEGE
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Residential Living
UW-Stevens Point
601 Division Street | Stevens Point WI 54481
Listed below are some suggestions to follow when packing.
Remember there is a finite space that you and your roommate will share.
When in doubt, bring less. You can always retrieve more items later.
KITCHEN
ITEMS
CLOTHING
shorts
t-shirts
sweats
jeans
belts
hats
socks
robe
pajamas
shoes/boots
dress clothes
gloves
underwear
scarf
coats (winter & rain)
slippers
refrigerator (rentals available total 5.4 cu. ft. per room)
microwave (1500 watts or less)
utensils
dish soap & sponge
can opener
pizza cutter
cups/glasses
coffee maker
TOILETRIES
dental floss
mouthwash
sunscreen
hair spray/gel
comb/hair bush
soap
deodorant
vitamins
shower sandals
shower caddy
razors
shaving cream
lotion
make-up
tissues
nail clippers/filer
WHAT NOT TO BRING
• double-stick tape (damages paint)
• any hanging items that need nails
(no holes in walls or ceilings permitted)
• pets (expect fish in a 10-gallon tank)
• alcoholic beverages if you’re under 21
• incense or candles (no open flames)
pain reliever
toothbrush/toothpaste
other medications
first aid kit
cotton swabs/q-tips
shampoo/conditioner
femine/male products
hair dryer/curler/flat iron
LEISURE
ITEMS
SCHOOL
SUPPLIES
camera
tv
dvd/blu-ray player
dvds
ipod/mp3/cellphone
power strip w/protector
switch
coaxial able for tv
bike w/heavy duty lock
white out
tacks
paper clips
pens/pencils
highligthers
binders
calculator
ruler
laptop
notebooks/folders
stapler
envelopes/stamps
rubber bands
loose leaf paper
scissors
flash drive
backpack
HOUSEHOLD
ITEMS
cleaners
bed sheets (twin xl)
mattress pad
blankets
comforter
pillow
wash cloth/towels
alarm clock
fan
spot remover
small tool set
flashlight
clothing hangers
umbrella
• highly combustible decorating materials such as • weapons, ammunition,
fishnet or barnwood
explosives fireworks
• any electrical applicance which is not UL-approved • waterbed
and in good repair
• cooking appliances except popcorn poppers, coffee pots, microwaves
• torchiere lamps (ones that point upwards)
• halogen lamps 200 watts or above
• applicances with exposed heating elements
stackable bins
detergent/dryer sheets
laundry basket/bag
tape (no duct tape)
dry erase board/calendar
room decorations
IMPORTANT
DOCUMENTS
health insurance card
debit card/cash
checkbook
important dates
address book
renter’s insurance
point card/personal id