What to Bring

Apart from your personal effects, clothing, and enthusiasm for the upcoming academic year, we suggest bringing the following items with you to the residence halls:

Bathroom & Cleaning

• Shower curtain and hooks

• Shower caddy, shower shoes, bathrobe, and toothbrush holder

• Bathroom rugs, toilet paper, and a toilet brush

• Daily shower cleaner spray

• Cleaning supplies (broom, dustpan, disinfectant wipes, air freshener, small handheld vacuum/dustbuster)

Kitchen & Grocery

• Grocery cart/trolley for shopping trips

• Kitchen supplies (pots 9" or smaller in diameter, pans, utensils, drawer organizer, food storage containers, water filter pitch, coffee maker)

Bed, Room & Laundry

• Bedding: Extra-long twin sheets (36" × 80") for studios and standard rooms; full-size sheets for one-bedroom apartments. A mattress cover and pillows are also recommended.

• Laundry detergent, fabric softener, and a laundry bag or basket

• Small trash can and trash liners

• Non-adhesive drawer liners (contact paper is prohibited)

• Hangers and a full-length mirror

• Area rug: 6' × 9' recommended (maximum 9' × 12'). Note: Standard rooms on the 2nd floor of 811 and 3rd floor of 825 are already carpeted.

• Desk lamp (LED bulbs recommended) and a small bookcase

• Under-bed plastic storage tubs

Electronics & Essentials

• Laptop/PC, printer, and surge protectors

• Television and streaming device (discuss shared electronics with your roommate in advance)

• Alarm clock, earplugs, and a small first-aid kit

• Small toolkit (including an Allen wrench for furniture assembly)

• Poster putty (Fun-Tak) or push pins (nails and screws are prohibited)

• Swimsuit (for the Student Center pool) and a gym bag with a padlock for locker use

What NOT to Bring

Please leave the following items at home, as they are prohibited in the residence halls:

• Air Conditioners: Prohibited without prior medical documentation and approval (consult the Resident Handbook for details).

• Microwaves: Prohibited in standard rooms. (Microwaves are provided in all studio and one-bedroom apartments, as well as in common areas on the 2nd and 3rd floors of both facilities.)

• Weapons: Firearms, fireworks, or weapons of any kind.

• Fire Hazards: Halogen lamps, candles, incense, hot plates, or space heaters.

• Pets: Strictly prohibited, with the exception of non-aggressive fish in registered tanks under 10 gallons.

• Ceiling & Door Fixtures: Plant hooks or items that attach to the ceiling. Over-the-door hooks are discouraged, as they typically do not fit dorm doors properly.

• Extra Furniture: Rooms are fully furnished (bed, mattress, desk, dresser, and lamp). With the exception of small bookcases, extra furniture is not permitted.