WHAT TO BRING
A CHECKLIST FOR FIRST YEAR RESIDENTS
ESSENTIAL ITEMS
OPTIONAL ITEMS
LINENS:
LAUNDRY/CLOTHING CARE:
Bath and hand towels, washcloths
Laundry soap
Extra-long twin sheets, pillowcases
Laundry basket or bag
Extra-long twin mattress pad (optional)
Iron/Ironing board
Blankets
Clothes hangers
Pillow
Bedspread or comforter
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for linens and other room essentials.
TOILETRIES:
Toothbrush, toothpaste
Brush and comb
Shaving equipment
Hair dryer
EQUIPMENT:
Smart TV or streaming device only
(cable TV not provided)
Headphones
Printer (Wireless not supported, USB printing only)
Computer
Surge protector (UL approved only)
Small microwave (less than 10amps)
Small refrigerator (3.3 cubic ft. max)
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Shampoo
Hand Sanitizer
Bath soap
Shower/Toiletry Caddy
ITEMS TO CONSIDER:
OPTIONAL APPLIANCES:
Single-cup coffee pot or Keurig
Electric Water Kettle
DECORATIONS:
Sewing kit
Calendar
First-aid supplies
Plants
Medications - headache/cold/flu
Message board for door
Alarm clock
Dry-erase marker
Dishware & Flatware
Magnets for message board
Battery-powered flashlight
Small area rug
Security box for personal effects
Full length mirror
CLEANING SUPPLIES:
Bathroom cleaning supplies
Dish soap
Dusting/wet cloths
Swiffer
Sponges, dish scrubber
Mop, broom, dustpan
Recycling bin
Air Fresheners (Febreeze, Lysol, etc.)
NOTE: Please visit newhaven.edu/studenthandbook
for a list of “Prohibited Items.”
OFFICE OF RESIDENTIAL LIFE
Lamps or clip-on lights (halogen and non-LED bulbs
and string lights are prohibited)
Decorative shower curtain; liners are provided
Posters, photos, and artwork (Command Strips or
similar temporary adhesive is the only approved
method of hanging artwork.)
NOTE: Students living in areas with common bathrooms
will not be responsible for cleaning bathrooms. These
areas are limited to Bethel Hall and Bixler Hall.
TIP: When you receive your roommate’s information,
you may want to contact them, compare checklist,
and decide who will bring what to the room. Please
use your myHousing Portal click the link to the portal:
newhaven.edu/myhousing
ResLife@newhaven.edu
203.932.7076