Your New Home

To prepare for life in the residence halls, review the suggested packing list. This list includes a variety of things to consider bringing to campus, what should not come to campus with you, as well as what is provided in each room. Keeping a clean and organized space is helpful to creating a healthy roommate relationship and achieve academic potential.

What You Need

School supplies
Identification information including your student ID as well as something such as a driver’s license
Noise canceling headphones
Clothing
Laundry supplies including a hamper, hangers, detergent, dryer sheets
2 sets of twin extra long sheets, pillow, blanket, bath and hand towels
Personal hygiene items
Bathroom tote and shower shoes
Water bottle/travel mug
First aid/general health kit
Cleaning supplies (nothing containing bleach or ammonia)
Medical information including:
- Names and phone numbers of primary and specialty care providers
- If you do not have insurance, you will have access to health care services through Student Health Services

What You Can Bring

Hand sanitizer
Cell phone and charger
Computer with a webcam
Television
Streaming TV device
Fan
Desk lamp
Surge protector power strips
Storage bins
Silverware, cups, places, and bowls
Pots, pans, and cooking utensils
Microwavable food storage containers
Small vacuum, broom, dustpan
Dish soap and dish cloths
Air fresheners
Kleenex
Raincoat, umbrella, rainboots
Command hooks
Area rugs – Johnson Hall, Ames Suites, and South Fork Suites rooms are carpeted

What To Leave Behind

What to Leave Behind

Wireless printer – printer and copy machines are available on campus
Personal air conditioners and space heaters are not permitted
Refrigerator and microwave
Halogen lights/lamps
Hot plates or open heating coil appliances
Items requiring open flames such as: candles, oil lamps, and incense
Foam-backed carpeting or foam pads used under carpeting
Pets – exceptions are harmless fish in 10 gallon or smaller aquariums
Fireworks, other explosives, as well as dangerous weapons including but not limited to guns (also airsoft, pellet, and paintball), rifles, bow and arrows, crossbows, large sporting or hunting knives, swords or spears

Provided Room Furnishings

A variety of items are provided in every room on campus (extended housing spaces may vary). A full list of room dimensions and amenities is provided on the Room Design webpage. Students are not permitted to remove or store any of the provided room furnishings outside of the residence hall room.

Microwave/refrigerator unit
Loftable bed unit
Twin extra long mattress
Desk
Desk chair
Bookshelf
Dresser/wardrobe/closet

Living in the Halls