What traditional students should bring

Definitely bring

  • Bed linen twin size (extra long)
  • Mattress cover (extra long)
  • Blanket
  • Pillow
  • Towels
  • Toiletries
  • Flashlight/batteries
  • Clothes hangers
  • Alarm clock
  • Sneakers
  • Boots
  • Dress shoes
  • Iron
  • Ironing board (small, taple top)
  • Laundry bag
  • Detergent
  • Desk lamp (no halogen lamps or bulbs)
  • Pens
  • Pencils
  • Notebooks
  • Dictionary & thesaurus
  • Calculator
  • Fall jacket
  • Winter jacket
  • Gloves and hats
  • Dress clothes: jacket & tie, semi-formal or business attire
  • Athletes: travel attire recommended by Athletic Department

Not allowed

  • Alcohol, drugs, paraphernalia
  • Toaster oven/toaster
  • Incense
  • Candles
  • Hot plate
  • Halogen lamps or bulbs
  • 2-Prong Extension Cords
  • String lights

Allowed but not required

  • Computer
  • Bedspread
  • Room plants
  • Storage crates (i.e. milk crates)
  • Carpeting or throw rugs
  • Clothes drying rack
  • Small sewing kit
  • Radio/small stereo system
  • Headphones (A must if you bring a stereo)
  • Compact refrigerator (size should not exceed 1.8 cubic feet)
  • Television
  • Small microwave
  • VCR/DVD player
  • Coffee pot
  • Hot pot
  • Window screens
  • Quarters for laundry
  • 3-Prong extension cords (UL approved only)
  • p3-Prong surge protectors (UL approved only)
  • Stamps
  • Computer account password information

Please refer to the Residential Policies, Rules and Regulations for more information on what you can and cannot bring. If students have any questions about what to bring, please contact the director of residence life at (02.485.2643.