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Suggested Items

  • ESSENTIAL ITEMS
    Alarm clock
    Blankets/comforter
    Sheets (extra long twin - 36"x80")
    Pillows
    Towels and washcloths
    Bookbag or knapsack
    Clothes hangers
    Desk supplies: glue, highlighters, notebooks, paper clips, pens, scissors, stapler, tape, ruler, pencils, post-it-notes
    Computer supplies
    Lamps: NOTE - DO NOT BRING HALOGEN LAMPS. They are a fire hazard and they are NOT allowed in the residence halls. Other lighting suggestions: the Holmes 3-way Torchiere Light or 3 Spotlight Floor Lamp.
    Cleaning supplies
    Laundry bag/basket
    Laundry Detergent/Fabric Sheets
    Personal care products
    Desktop or window fan
    Surge protector and extension cords - must be UL approved
    Rubber flip flops for the shower
    A small carrying case or bucket to carry toiletries to and from the shower
    Address book, envelopes, stationery, stamps, email addresses
    Something to hang items on walls - NO DOUBLE SIDED TAPE OR NAILS. We recommend: 3M Removeable Poster Tape

  • SOME THINGS TO THINK ABOUT BRINGING
    Mattress Pad or eggshell foam pad
    Bowls, cups, mugs, plates, utensils
    Clothes drying rack, iron, small ironing board
    First-aid kit, sewing kit, small tool kit
    Pictures, posters, room decorations
    Radio/CD player and headphones
    Small refrigerator 2.0 or 3.0 cubic foot (these are available to rent on campus - you will receive rental information with your housing assignment in August or check out www.collegiateservices.com)
    Umbrella, raincoat
    Storage boxes and crates
    Television
    DVD player
    Computer & accessories (all rooms are ethernet compatible)
    Printer

  • Microwaves are not allowed
  • ITEMS TO NOT BRING
    An air conditioner
    No push pins or nails to hang posters
    Extra furniture (all furniture in rooms at check-in time MUST stay in rooms)
    Halogen lamps
    Hot plate, open coil heater, toaster oven
    Telephone, answering machine or modem: the College provides phones equipped with the College voicemail system and all rooms are ethernet ready
    Candles or incense - they are not allowed in the residence halls
    Drug paraphenalia (hookahs, bongs, water pipes, etc.)
    Large appliances (freezers, stoves, etc.)

 


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