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Suggested Items to Bring

This list provides suggestions from current residents. You do not have to bring all of this, and you may want to contact your roommate in advance to decide what you can share. Remember, there is limited space in the rooms.

Items that are provided by the University to each Resident:

  • A Bed
  • A Twin XL mattress
  • A 3 to 4 drawer chest
  • A Desk
  • A Desk Chair
  • A Wardrobe or Closet
  • Window with blinds
  • At least one data port in the room
  • Wi-Fi

This list provides suggestions from current residents. You do not have to bring all of this, and you may want to contact your roommate in advance and decide what the two of you can share. Remember, there is limited space in the rooms.

Academic Materials

  • A computer (though there is a computer lab in all residence halls)
  • Notebooks
  • Pens & pencils
  • Index cards & highlighter markers
  • Paper clips, folders, and other school supplies
  • Calculator
  • Planner

Personal Items

  • Stereo/noise-canceling headphones/earbuds
  • Small tool set
  • Flashlight
  • Umbrella/rain jacket
  • Shower caddy with holes in the bottom
  • Shower shoes
  • Toiletries
  • A pillow
  • Backpack
  • Jacket
  • Decorative items that will individualize your space to make you feel welcomed and comfortable (i.e. personal pictures, posters, decorative bedding).

Room organization & decoration

  • Dry erase board and markers
  •  Lamp(s)
  • Smart TV or TV with casting device (Roku, AppleTV, Chromecast, etc.)
  • Small refrigerator (30 inches tall or less)
  • Sealed containers for food
  • Extra clothes hangers
  • Small fan
  • Anything that will save space, such as stackable shelves, storage containers, something to put shoes in/on
  • Push pins or frog tape

Other supplies

  • Snack food and drinks
  • Basic eating utensils, plate, bowl, cups, etc.
  • Manual can opener
  • HE laundry detergent
  • Laundry basket
  • Extra towels, sheets and blankets
  • Stress relievers (games, books, etc.)
  • Grounded extension cords and surge protectors
  • Small vacuum cleaner or electric sweeper
  • Toilet paper (Suite style and Apartment style)
  • Shower curtain (Suite style and Apartment style)
  • Toilet Plunger (Suite style and Apartment style)
  • Bathroom cleaning supplies (Suite style and Apartment style)
  • A smile and an open mind

Any items with an asterisk (*) are prohibited.

  • Excessive Decorations (i.e. Many stuffed animals, headboards)
  • All of your clothes and shoes (Pack for the season.)
  • Desk or other large pieces of furniture
  • Expensive or irreplaceable collectibles or jewelry
  • Bed Risers*
  • Space heaters*
  • Wireless routers*
  • String lights*
  • E-cigarettes/vapes/tobacco products*
  • Hoverboards*
  • Cooking appliances with exposed heating elements* (i.e. George Foreman Grills, Coffee Pots with an exposed hot plate, Toasters)
  • Pets* (Only fish or Emotional Support Animals pre-registered through 91ÁÔÆæ Student Accessibility Services are allowed.)
  • Incense or Candles*
  • Microwave* (only prohibited in Traditional Halls)
    • Microwaves are permitted in the Commons, but they can only be placed on the common area wall (between the two rooms) due to outlet voltage limits.
  • Weapons*
  • Drugs/paraphernalia*
  • Alcohol bottles/containers or memorabilia*

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