Things to bring to Summer Institute
* asterisk marks optional items you may wish to bring. Items too heavy to pack can be bought by
students when they arrive in Ithaca. The following are not provided by Office of State Grants.
Room Essentials
 Twin extra-long sheet set
 Pillow
 Comforter and/or blanket
 *Mattress pad
 *Desk lamp (note: halogen and “octopus”-style lamps are prohibited!)
Bath Essentials
 Bath towels
 Bath robe
 “Shower shoes” / flip-flops
Toiletries
 Shower supplies (shampoo, conditioner, body wash, etc)
 Deodorant
 Toothbrush
 Toothpaste
 Shaving supplies
 Contacts/glasses/contact solution
 Tissues
 Hand sanitizer
Emergency Preparedness
Health insurance card
Driver’s license / State ID card
* Social Security card or passport / related documents (if you wish to open a bank account in Ithaca)
Prescription medications
* Over-the-counter remedies (for headaches, cold, flu, allergies, etc)
List of emergency contacts
Cash for spending
(bring small amounts of cash only; ATM card and/or checkbook are preferable for use. Ithaca College is
not liable for theft or loss of personal items including wallets and purses!)
Cleaning Supplies
 Disinfecting wipes
 Laundry supplies (dirty clothes basket, detergent, dryer sheets)
 Trash bags
School Supplies
* Personal computer or laptop (there are computer labs on campus if you do not bring one)
* Cat 5E Ethernet Cable
* Power strip w/surge protector (each room will get one pre-placed)
Notebooks, pens/pencils, planners will be provided by the Institute
Attire
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Bathing suit
Beach towel
1 business professional Outfit
1 dressy/party outfit
Sneakers
Daily school wear
A light jacket (in case of rain or cool weather)
*Clothes hangers
Other Items (Optional Items)
* Fan (desk or window)
* Umbrella
* Small sewing kit
* Camera