Back To Previous
 
   
 

Residence Life > What Not To/To Bring

What Not to Bring
The following is a list of items that are prohibited in the residence halls. Please note that this list is not exhaustive, and all students are expected to know and understand the Student Handbook as well as Residence Hall Regulations.

 

Please do not bring:
air-conditioning units
animals (pets, including fish, are prohibited)
answering machine (You don't need one! Each resident receives his/her own free voice mailbox)
candles, incense, potpourri burners
extension cords that are longer than 6 feet
halogen lamps
hot plates
large stereo speakers/sub-woofers
large refrigerators with output greater than 4 amps
microwaves
multiple-outlet devices that do not have a 15-amp resettable circuit breaker
power strips with cords longer than 6 feet
neon signs
shower curtain (provided by the College)
toasters, toaster ovens or anything with an open heating coil


What to Bring
Here are some suggestions of things you may want to bring to your new home away from home. 

Clothing
bathing suit
bathrobe
belts
boots
gloves
jackets
pajamas
raincoat
scarf
shoes
slippers
socks
summer clothes
sweats
umbrella
underwear
winter clothes
winter coat
winter hat

 

First aid supplies
allergy pills
aspirin
athlete's foot medication
bandages
cold medicine
cough medicine
heating pad
medicine spoon
pain relief medication
Q-tips
thermometer
vitamins

Bathroom items
bath towels
comb & brush
conditioner
contact lens supplies
cotton balls
dental floss
deodorant
face towels
hair dryer
hair spray
mousse or gel
mouthwash
nail clippers
plastic cup
razor & blades
shampoo
shaving cream
shower caddy
shower cap
shower shoes
soap
tissue
toothbrush
toothpaste
tweezers
wash cloths
 

Study supplies
assignment book
book bag
calculator
calendar
correction fluid
computer, printer
dictionary
folders
glue
headphones
highlighters
lap desk
markers
paper clips
paper
pencil sharpener
pens & pencils
Post-It Notes
reference books
rubber bands
ruler
scissors
spiral notebooks
stapler & staples
study pillow
tape
tape recorder
term paper guide, grammar
thesaurus

 

Room items
alarm clock
blanket
desk lamp
drawer liner
hangers
light bulbs
mattress pad
memo board
pillowcases
plastic crates
power strip
safe-release/painter’s tape
screwdriver
sheets: extra-long twin sheets 
small fan or box fan
small rug

Food related items
baggies
can opener
dishes & bowls
electric popcorn popper
hot chocolate
lemonade/iced tea
measuring cups
measuring spoons
mugs
paper towels
pitcher
plastic containers
salt shaker
silverware
tea bags/instant coffee
tin foil

Personal items
address book
beach towel
camera & film
key ring
lip balm
overnight bag
photo albums
plants
stamps
stationery
sunglasses
suntan lotion
tampons
watch
water bottle

 

Laundry items
air freshener
cleaning supplies
clothing freshener spray
disinfectant spray
fabric softener
iron or steamer
laundry bag
laundry detergent
lint brush
liquid hand soap
quarters for laundry machines
safety pins
sewing kit
sponges

Important documents
ATM card
copy of birth certificate
financial aid forms
medical insurance card
personal identification
registration materials
social security card

Miscellaneous
batteries
cards
CDs/cassette tapes
computer software/games
disks
extension cord (must be shorter
     than 6') 
extra-long phone cord
flashlight
games/puzzles
headphones
pictures
prescription for glasses/contacts
sports equipment
stereo/CD player
surge protectors (must have a 15-amp
     resettable circuit breaker) 
telephone
TV set
VCR/DVD player
video tapes/DVDs