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FAQs
Moving In
Living on Campus
Things to Know
Calendar of Important Dates
Parents and Families
RESIDENCE HALLS
First Year Halls
Sophomore Halls
Upper Class Halls
Theme Housing
Work Order Form
STAFF
Central Staff
Resident Assistants
Language House Faculty
COMMUNITY
Community Standards
Information
Safety and Security
Parking
Safety Guidelines
LIVING OFF CAMPUS
Off Campus Housing Listings
Renting Tips
DINING
Dining Hours
Meal Plans
OTHER LINKS OF INTEREST
Macalester Links
Calendars and Schedules
External Links - Twin Cities Information
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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: 3.5 floppy disks or zip disks
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, stereo, tape player, 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
VCR, DVD player
Computer & accessories (all rooms are ethernet compatible)
Printer
- Microwaves are now allowed
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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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