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.

Download packing list  (PDF)

Identification

  • Photo ID/driver’s license
  • Social Security card
  • Insurance cards
  • Passport/visa

Room supplies

  • Personal lock box
  • Pillows, sheets and bedding (twin XL)
  • Fire resistant foam
    mattress pad
  • Area/throw rugs
  • “Slider” furniture movers
  • Non-halogen lamp
  • Flashlight
  • Full-length mirror
  • Clothing hangers
  • Trash can(s)
  • Posters, photos
  • Dry-erase board
  • Calendar or planner
  • Scissors, stapler, tape
  • Class supplies (pencils, pens,
    binders, etc.)
  • Backpack
  • Personal fan
  • Umbrella, rain boots/jacket
  • String/rope lights
  • Food storage containers
  • Microwaveable dishes
  • Silverware, can opener
  • Coffee pot or kettle (auto-off)
  • Blender, toaster
  • Crockpot, rice steamer (auto-off)

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 (HE certified)
  • Fabric softener/dryer sheets
  • Laundry bag/basket
  • Clothing iron (auto-off)
  • Soap, shampoo, toiletries
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste
  • Medications
  • Thermometer, first aid kit
  • Disinfectant spray/wipes

Electronics

  • Computer, charger
  • Ethernet cable
  • Calculator
  • Power strip/surge protector
  • Gaming system
  • Music player/speaker
  • Television
  • Roku/Amazon Fire TV stick
  • Personal printer (wired)
  • Smart Home device

 

Do NOT bring

  • Cooking appliances
  • Toaster ovens, pizza ovens
  • Air fryer, hot plate
  • Microwave, refrigerator,
    freezer
  • Lava lamps, halogen lamps
  • Candles
  • Incense, fireworks
  • Heaters/heating units
  • Water beds or bed lofts
  • Ozone machines
  • Wireless printer
  • Flushable wipes
  • Pets (fish are allowed in a
  • 20-gallon tank or less)
  • Wall hangings larger than
  • 3 ft. by 5 ft.
  • Weapons (or anything
    that could be construed
    as a weapon)
  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Alcohol containers or
    paraphernalia
  • Tobacco products
  • Illegal drugs
  • Marijuana (including Medical
    Marijuana)
  • Drug paraphernalia