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
- 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