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Student Housing and Residential Life

What to Bring

The following are recommended for all housing options, unless noted differently. For East Campus Furnished vs Unfurnished information, please read the East Campus Apartments page.

Recommended

  • Blankets and pillows
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Clothing hangers
  • Cookware
  • Eating utensils
  • Flashlight
  • Filtered water pitcher*
  • First Aid Kit
  • Laundry detergent
  • Medication
  • Microwave 850 watts or less with a surge protector
  • Reusable water bottle*
  • Reusable travel mugs*
  • Reusable grocery bags*
  • Seasonal clothing (layers)
  • School supplies
  • Sheets (twin extra long if the unit is furnished)
  • Shower curtains
  • Toilet paper
  • Toiletries
  • Towels
  • Travel set of utensils*
  • Wastebaskets and trashcans
  • Laptop
  • Modem/router (East Campus)
  • Ethernet Cable

*Make sustainable choices by packing the asterisked items and choosing EPA Safer Choice or Green Seal cleaning supplies.

Optional

  • Alarm clock
  • Desktop computer
  • Copy of birth certificate
  • Form of valid ID
  • Toasters
  • cabinet
  • Microwave 850 watts or less with surge protector
  • TV/DVD/radio
  • 5.2 Cu. Ft. mini refrigerator

Do Not Bring

  • Alcohol and drugs (including cannabis)
  • Cigarettes, e-cigarettes, and smokeless tobacco (Including East Campus housing)
  • Air conditioners
  • Burners or hot plates
  • Candles
  • Ceiling fans
  • Electric heaters
  • Extension cords
  • Exposed element heating devices
  • Fireworks, explosives, unsafe chemicals
  • Halogen or Medusa lamps (any model or style)
  • Incense
  • Pets (other than fish 10-gallon tank limit)
  • Waterbeds
  • Weapons
  • Toasters (only permitted in units with kitchens and kitchenettes)
  • Countertop grills