Packing List
Transform your room into your home away from home. Every student has different needs, but this is a great start for things to bring and not bring. Make sure to consult your roommate to avoid purchasing doubles of items.
Identification
- Photo ID/driver’s license
- Checkbook, Social Security card
- Insurance cards
- Passport/visa
- Personal lockbox
Room supplies
- Pillows, sheets and bedding (twin XL)
- Foam mattress pad
- Area/throw rugs
- “Slider” furniture movers
- Non-halogen lamp
- Alarm clock
- Flashlight
- Full-length mirror
- Clothing hangers
- Trash can(s)
- Food storage containers
- Microwaveable dishes
- Silverware, can opener
- Coffee pot or kettle (auto-off)
- Crockpot, rice steamer
- Blender, toaster
- Posters, photos
- Message board, dry-erase markers
- Calendar or planner
- Scissors, stapler, tape
- Class supplies (pencils, pens, binders, etc.)
- Backpack
- Personal fan
- Umbrella, rain boots/jacket
- String/Rope lights
Bathroom supplies
- Towels, wash cloths
- Toilet paper (suite-style)
- Bath mat (suite-style)
- Cleaning supplies (suite-style)
- Shower caddy (community-style)
- Shower shoes (community-style)
Laundry & hygiene
- Detergent
- Fabric softener/dryer sheets
- Laundry bag/basket
- Clothing iron (auto-off)
- Soap, shampoo, toiletries
- Toothbrush, toothpaste
- Prescription/over-the-counter medications
- Thermometer, first aid kit
- Disinfectant spray/wipes
Electronics
- Computer, charger
- Ethernet cable
- Calculator
- Cell phone, charger
- Power strip & surge protector
- Gaming system
- Music player
- Blu-ray player
- TV and Roku (Roku Ultra recommended)
- Personal printer (wired)
Do NOT bring
- Lava lamps, halogen lamps
- Alcoholic beverages
- Alcohol containers or paraphernalia
- Tobacco products
- Illegal drugs
- Marijuana (including medical marijuana)
- Drug paraphernalia
- Candles
- Incense, fireworks
- Cooking appliances
- Heaters/heating units
- Toaster ovens, pizza ovens
- Air fryer, hot plate
- Microwave, refrigerator, freezer
- Ozone machines
- Water beds or bed lofts
- Weapons (or anything that could be construed as a weapon)
- Pets (fish are allowed in a 20-gallon tank or less)
- Wireless printer
- Flushable wipes