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 your 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…

Health insurance card or documentation	Cell Phone & Charger	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 and Accessories(click here for the Student Guide to Computing)
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, and 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 pages 16-18 of the On-Campus Living Guide for a complete list of prohibited items.
A Special Note about furniture..
Due to concerns regarding fire in residence halls, students are NOT permitted to bring in any upholstered furniture/furnishings unless they meet California Technical Bulletin 133 Fire Safety Guidelines.  Certification for CAL 133 retardancy from the manufacturer of the furniture will be required to have the item in the residence hall.

Space heaters	Free weights	Refrigerators (these are provided by the University in every apartment/suite)
Compact electric grills (i.e. George Forman grill)	Grills and grill supplies (i.e. propane, charcoal)	Weapons of any kind
Plug-in air fresheners	Lamps that use halogen bulbs or that have plastic lamp shades	Power tolls
Candles or incense	Flammable or combustible items or substances	Drugs or drug paraphanelia
Pets (all pets and pet supplies are prohibited)	Darts and dartboards	Hot plates