What should I pack?
We recommend that you consider packing the following list of items when moving to College.
Clothing
- Umbrella
- Boots, sandals
- Raincoat
- Sleeping wear
- Robe
- Slippers
- Shorts, tops
- Dresses, slacks
- Socks, underwear
- Sweaters
- Sneakers, dress shoes
- Jacket
- Gloves
Linens
- Sheets (Twin XL)
- Towels and washcloths
- Pillow, blanket, bedspread
- Cleaning supples
- Cleanser/sponge
- Toilet bowl cleaner and brush
- Toilet plunger
- Toilet paper
- Funiture polish or dust cloth
- Dish detergent and dish cloth
- Waste basket and garbage bags
- Laundry basket or bag
- Laundry soap
- Hangers
- Vaccuum/broom
- Shower curtain
Food
- Popcorn
- Peanut butter and jelly
- Coffee, tea, hot cocoa
- Utensils and dishes
- Quarters for vending machines
- Instant food (ramen noodles)
- Soda or juice boxes
- Microwave meals
- Snacks
Electrical Gadgets
- Desk lamps
- Television
- Hot Pot
- Iron and ironing board
- Power bars with safety switch
- Stereo
- Computer or typewriter
- Alarm clock
- Lamps
- Blow dryer and/or curling iron
Study Supplies
- Paper clips
- Stapler
- Rubber bands
- Notebooks and paper
- Stationery and stamps
- Computer or typing paper
- Addresses and phone numbers
- Dictionary and thesaurus
- Desk accessories
- Calculator
- Pens, pencils and highlighters
- Scissors
- Tape
Unacceptable items (including but not limited to):
- Extension cords
- Portable electric heaters
- Hot plate
- Sun lamp
- Heating coil
- Electric frying pan
- Broiler/toaster oven
- Griddle
- Toaster
- Sandwich maker
- Refrigerator and microwave - a micro-fridge unit is provided in all the on-campus residence hall rooms
When in doubt about acceptable items, ask a Residence Life staff member: 412-536-1195