Suggested Packing List

To help you plan, here's a list of some items you might want to bring along:

  • Bedding & Pillows (our mattresses are "Twin XL" and measure 39" x 80"), Mattress Pad
  • Computer & Printer
  • Fan
  • Insurance card
  • Laundry detergent/basket
  • Painter's Tape or 3M Command products for hanging items in your room
  • Room Decorations
  • Shower Caddy/Basket
  • Shower Shoes
  • Towels
  • UL Listed Surge Protector(s)
  • Area Rug (6x9 or smaller will fit in any of our rooms)

Please DO NOT bring the following items to campus:

  • Candles/incense/plug-in air fresheners
  • Chemicals/flammable materials
  • Darts/dartboards
  • Fireworks
  • Halogen lamps
  • Homemade lofts and cinder block bed risers.  Purchased bed risers are permitted where beds are not adjustable.
  • Pets (fish are permitted, 1 tank per room up to 20 gallons)
  • Space heaters
  • Toasters/toaster ovens/open-coil heaters or burners/indoor or outdoor grills or air fryers (Keurigs & microwaves are permitted)
  • Weapons of any kind (kitchen knives used in their intended manner are permitted)

Please note: refrigerators must be smaller than 3.5 cubic feet and use less than 175 watts of power.

See the on-line Student Handbook for a more thorough list of prohibited items.

Please contact the Office of Residence Life if you have any questions regarding a specific item.

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