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What to Bring What NOT to Bring
  • Pillow and pillowcases
  • Twin-size sheets(extra-long 39" x 80")
  • Blankets
  • Towels
  • Comforter or bedspread   
  • Clothes hangers 
  • Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc.)
  • Shower Curtain
  • Alarm Clock
  • Hair dryer

  • Dishes / Silverware
  • Glasses
  • Cooking utensils
  • Pots & Pans
  • Dish towels
  • Laundry basket and laundry detergent
  • Cleaning supplies--cleaning products, toilet bowl brush, broom, dust pan, small vacuum
  • Toilet paper
  • Wastebasket

  • Backpack
  • Bicycle
  • Bulletin board
  • Calendar/planner
  • Personal computer, printer & cords (Optional--there are a lot of computers on campus if you don't have your own)
  • TV
  • Stereo/CD player/radio
  • Phone
  • Desk lamp
  • Desk supplies (pens, notebooks, etc.)
  • Dictionary/thesaurus
  • Power Strip
  • Storage bins/crates/etc.
  • Message board for door
  • Photo album/pictures
  • Quarters
  • Small tool kit
  • Stamps/stationery
  • Surge protector
  • Wall decorations/posters
    • candles
    • incense
    • oil lamps
    • drugs or illegal substances
    • weapons
    • fireworks
    • air conditioner
    • household extension cords, multi-plug adapters or splitters
    • halogen lights
    • amplified sound instruments
    • waterbed
    • pets (except fish in tanks, 20 gallon or less)-- NOT EVEN FOR A BRIEF VISIT
    • fish tank larger than 20 gallons
    • flammable liquids
    • large nails, double-sided sticky tape or anything that damages walls
    • Any items that do not fit into your room/apartment--NO university furniture can be removed from the room/apartment, it cannot be stacked, and there is NO storage available on campus
    • Your whole wardrobe