Move-In Guide
What to Bring to Campus!
Your room on campus will be your living space for the next few years and to get the most out of it we encourage students to make it their own. Visit Pinterest for some great decoration ideas but don’t forget all the basics that you will use every day. We encourage students to bring things such as board games, frisbees, volleyballs, bikes, things that will promote social interaction and growth.
BEDDING
- Blanket
- Comforter
- Mattress Pad (Twin XL, 36โ x 80โ)
- Pillow/Pillow Cases
- Sheets (Twin XL, 36โ x 80โ)
HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
- Can Opener
- Dishware/Silverware
- Food Storage Containers
- Small Tool Kit
- Water Bottle/Filter Pitcher
PERSONAL CREDENTIALS
- ATM Card
- Credit Cards
- Driverโs License (Enhanced for the Canadian border)
- Insurance Cards
- Passport/Visa
- Social Security Card
BATH, LAUNDRY, AND CLEANING
- Bath Rugs/Mats
- Cleaning Supplies
- Fabric Softener/Dryer Sheets
- HE Detergent
- Laundry Bag/Basket
- Shower Caddy
- Shower Shoes/Flip-Flops
- Towels and Washcloths
ELECTRONICS & APPLIANCES
- Alarm Clock
- Cell Phone (with charger)
- Computer/Laptop (with charger and locking cable)
- Coffee Pot
- Desk/Floor Lamp (with bulbs)
- Flashlight/Batteries
- Hair Dryer, Curling Iron, Straightener
- Iron (auto shut-off)/Ironing Board
- Fan (floor, window, and/or clip)
- Microwave (1,000 watts or less)
- Mini-Fridge (4.6 cubic feet or less)
- Power Strip with Surge Protector (UL certified)
- TV (must have a QAM tuner)
- TV Coaxial Cable
- Wireless Speaker
ROOM DECOR & ORGANIZATION
- Decorative Rug
- Decorative String Lights (25 feet or less, UL certified)
- Hangers
- Message Board and Markers
- Mirror
- Office Supplies (scissors, tape, stapler, paperclips, etc)
- Painter’s Tape (choose the blue one!)
- Removable Wall Decor
- School Supplies (backpack, pens, pencils, highlighters, notebooks, binders, folders, planner)
- Storage Organizers
PERSONAL CARE ITEMS
- All-Season Clothing/Footwear
- Disinfectant Spray/Wipes and other Cleaning Supplies
- Masks/Face Coverings
- First Aid Kit
- Haircare, Cosmetic, and Personal Hygiene Items
- Hand Sanitizer
- Prescription/OTC Medications
- Shampoo/Conditioner/Soap/Deodorant
- Sunglasses
- Thermometer
- Toothbrush/Toothpaste
- Umbrella/Rain Gear
Things You Cannot Bring
- CROCKPOTS/COFFEE MAKERS WITH HOT PLATES OR ANY OTHER HOT PLATE
- CANDLES
- CANDLE WARMERS
- INCENSE
- KNIVES LONGER THAN 2″ OR ANY OTHER WEAPON (UNLESS CHECKED IN WITH PUBLIC SAFETY)
- TOASTER/TOASTER OVEN
- ILLEGAL DRUGS
- ELECTRIC SKILLETS
- PETS OTHER THAN FISH
- FIREWORKS/EXPLOSIVES
- SPACE HEATERS
- MEDUSA/HALOGEN LAMPS
- AIR CONDITIONERS
- DRUG/ALCOHOL PARAPHERNALIA
- WATERBEDS
- ROUTER & WIRELESS ACCESS POINTS
