What to Bring?

The Essentials:

Laundry

• hangers
• detergent
• fabric softener
• hamper
• basket/bag

Supplies

• alarm clock
• pillow(s)
• checking account
• telephone (touch tone only)
• clothing for all seasons
• desk calendar
• pencils/pens
• scissors/stapler/tape/paperclips/white-out
• notebooks/paper

Linens

• bath towels/washcloth
• bed spread/comforter
• blanket(s)
• sheets (twin-long)
• pillow cases

Toiletries

• carrying case
• soap/shampoo/conditioner
• lotions
• toothpaste/brush
• shaving cream
• razors
• hair dryer
• bathrobe

Nice to Have:

• address book
• air freshener (no candles or incense)
• eating utensils/plates/glasses
• electrical multiple outlet with circuit breaker
• memo board to hang on door
• iron w/ small ironing board (to be used in laundry rooms only)
• personal computer/typewriter
• playing cards/board games
• radio/stereo w/ headphones
• stamps/stationery
• t.v. (must be self-contained units)
• backpack
• beach towel
• small refrigerator (no more than 2 cubic feet)

Note: Electrical appliances must be U/L approved and good judgement should always accompany their use.

NOT PERMITTED:

• air conditioners
• candles
• electrical extension cords
• sun lamps
• electrical space heaters
• incense/incense burners
• pets (except fish)
• electrical cooking appliances: electrical skillet, hot plate, hot pot/electric coffee pot
• potpourri burners
• microwave ovens
• oil popcorn poppers
• outlet adapters
• toaster/toaster ovens

These items are NOT approved for use in the residence halls!!