What to Bring...and Not to Bring:

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Packing to come to college can be a huge process. Trying to remember everything you want to have with you for a semester or longer can lead to a little forgetfulness. We have provided this suggested list of items as an aid in packing.

Note: On move-in day, there will be many students and their families moving items into the buildings. We have a limited number of carts and rolling bins available to assist in this process, but we highly recommend that students do the following to make move-in easier:

1. Pack boxes light enough that they can be carried if necessary
2. Bring you own dolly, hand truck, or other moving equipment to speed up the process.
3. Be prepared to wait. With so many people taking residence at the same time, lines for elevators and University-owned hand trucks can be long.
4. Keep the crew small. Having all of the family present on move in day is refreshing, but can also lead to complications and additional frustration. Bringing just enough people to assist in move in is the best course of action. We do not recommend that small children come to campus this day as the moving of boxes and equipment may put them in harms way.

 

What To Bring To Campus :

Here is a suggested list of items to bring with you to campus…

 

Your Residence Life Living Guide	Copy of your Housing Agreement	Eating utensils (flatware, cups, plates, etc.)
Twin extra long bed linens	Toiletry tote bag	Alarm clock/radio
Pillowcases	Umbrella	3-prong surge protector
Towels	Clothes hangers	Computer/printer
Blankets	Telephone/answering machine	Trash bags and ties
Pillows	Laundry bag and/or basket	Desk lamp
Robe	Curling iron	Backpack
Shower slippers	Cold medicine and other over-the-counter meds	School supplies
Personal toiletries and feminine products	Prescription medications	Calendar
Razors	Copy of any prescriptions	Storage containers
Weather appropriate clothing and outerwear	Small fan	Broom, dust pan, mop and bucket
Hair dryer	Laundry detergent and other cleaning supplies	Bedroom wastebasket (apartment residents should also bring one for the kitchen)

 

You will want to coordinate items such as vacuums, irons, ironing boards, televisions, stereos, room decorations, shower curtains, bath mats, paper towels, toilet paper, with your roommates. Residence Life does have a limited number of vacuums available for student use. Contact your RA to check one out.

 

What Not To Bring To Campus :

The “what to leave home” list will vary slightly dependent upon which building, the Tower or the Apartments, you have been assigned to. Please note that this list reflects common things students bring that they should not, but is not the complete list. Refer to the Residence Life Living Guide for a complete list of prohibited items.

 

Items PROHIBITED in all residence hall apartments or suites (Tower and Apartments)

Candles (with or without a wick)	Popcorn poppers
Incense	Hot plates
Lamps that use halogen bulbs	Immersion coils
Black lights	Any flammable or combustible liquid or substance
Pets and related pet care equipment and food	Extension cords or surge protectors longer than 6 feet in length
Free weights	Illegal drugs
Space heaters	Power tools
Automatic coffee makers, rice cookers, hot pots, or electric kettles that do not shut off automatically when water or liquid is not in them

 

 

Items PROHIBITED in the Tower (all freshmen and most upperclassmen)

All food preparation appliances

Microwaves*

Refrigerators*

* These items are provided in each Tower bedroom by the University, and therefore do not need to be brought to campus.