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Packing List

Bare Essentials
  • Regular Twin size sheets
  • Blankets
  • Pillows
  • Waste basket
  • Telephone
  • Umbrella
  • Laundry bag/basket
  • Toiletries, body lotion, chap stick
  • Backpack or tote bag
  • Hair Dryer and hair brush
  • Desk lamp
  • Scissors, tape, thumbtacks, nail clippers
  • Sewing kit
  • Alarm clock
  • Coat hangers
  • Towel(s), bathrobe
  • Telephone
  • Shower caddy
Non-Essential Items That Make Life More Comfortable
  • Rug, curtains, cushions
  • Radio, CDs, cassette tapes, stereo
  • Refrigerator (No bigger than
    2.5 cubic feet)
  • Medium sized bags for overnight trips
  • Your favorite stuffed animals
  • Iron
  • Coffee maker
  • Television set
  • Extension cord, 3-way plug
    with surge protector
  • Calculator, computer
  • Slippers to wear inside residence halls
  • Storage box
  • Camera
  • A good dictionary and thesaurus
  • Small microwave
  • Mattress pad
Suggested Clothing
  • Sweaters, jacket
  • Underwear, socks, tights
  • Pants, jeans, sweats, shorts
  • Waterproof boots, shoes (dress & casual), winter boots
  • Nightgowns or pajamas, bathrobe
  • Bathing suit
  • Long and short sleeved shirts and blouses, t-shirts
  • Skirts, dresses
  • Mittens, hat, scarf
  • Warm winter coat, rain coat
  • Sneakers with white rubber soles for gym
What Not to Bring
Prohibited Items
  • Candles
  • Incense
  • Refrigerator over 2.5 cubic feet
  • Upholstered furniture
  • Waterbeds
  • Outside TV and Radio antennas
  • Electric Blankets
  • Halogen lamps
  • Space heaters
  • Heat generating humidifiers or vaporizers
  • Lofts
  • Heating appliances (ex: toaster oven, toasters, hot plates, etc.)
  • Mercury Thermometers
  • Paper Lanterns
  • 5 Color Multi-Position Floor Lamp

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This page maintained by the Office of Residential Life. Last modified on June 11, 2007.