Planning Ahead - Things to Bring: Tips from Previous First-Year Students

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Identification Documents

  • Driver's License or other government-issued photo ID (You will need this identification proof when you check in)
  • Passport

Residence Hall Furnishings

The University provides the basic furnishings for residential living (window drapes and/or shades, a single bed, desk, chair, wastebasket, dresser, and closet space per person) but your predecessors have found that a few additions help them feel at home.

Bed Stuff

  • Twin extra-long sheets (mattresses: 80” long and 36” wide, extra long)
  • Mattress cover
  • Blanket
  • Pillows
  • Bedspread, comforter
Toiletries
  • Towels/washcloths
  • Shower tote
  • Shower sandals/flip flops
  • personal toiletries
Clothes/Storage Stuff
  • Winter jacket
  • Gloves, scarf, winter hat
  • Clothes hangers
  • Boots/snow boots
  • Umbrella
  • Laundry bag
  • Environmentally-friendly laundry detergent, stain remover, dryer sheets
  • Clothespins (in case your FYP college has a clothesline as an alternative to the electric dryer)
  • Clothes drying rack
  • Small sewing kit
  • Iron
Desk Stuff & School Supplies
  • Energy-efficient desk lamp
  • School supplies (i.e., pens, binders, notebooks, highlighters, stapler, etc.)
  • Wireless capable computer – all residences have wireless Internet
  • Computer recovery discs
  • Stamps/ envelopes/address book
  • Calendar/assignment book/planner
  • Back pack/tote bag
  • Rechargeable batteries
  • 3-prong extension cord (UL approved)
  • 3-prong powerstrip and surge protector
  • Flashlight
Food/Food items
  • Snacks
  • Reusable mug/cup/water bottle
  • Dishes/bowls/plates/utensils
  • Environmentally-friendly dishwashing liquid/sponge
Medical/Health Related Items
  • Copy of health insurance card
  • Contact info for your physician
  • First aid kit
Other
  • Storage crates
  • Broom/dust pan/vacuum (or can be borrowed from building staff)
  • Fan
  • Decorations (one or two tapestries or pieces of material per room; any other decorations must be hung so as not to damage walls or paint or create fire hazards)
  • Non-toxic cleaning supplies (disinfectant, cleaning spray and/or wipes)

Stuff to Consult with your Roommate about (see our Green Shopping List)

  • Microwave
  • Small Refrigerator (limit one per room: 3.3 cu. ft.)
  • Basic corded phone
  • TV (all residence hall rooms are wired for basic cable, premium services may be purchased through Time Warner Cable)
  • VCR /DVD player
  • Stereo
  • Rug
Things to Leave At Home
  • Air conditioners
  • Candles/incense
  • Ceiling fans
  • Charcoal or gas grills
  • Darts and dart boards
  • Dimmer switches
  • Fog machines
  • Halogen lamps/bulbs
  • Hookahs
  • Hot tubs/spas/pools
  • Hot Plates, including George Foreman Grills
  • Immersion coils
  • Space heaters
  • Sun lamps
  • Toasters/toaster ovens
  • Water beds
  • Water dispenser/delivery
  • Wireless router/access point

And speaking of shopping…. Remember, Think Green! Don’t Duplicate — Check with Your Roommate! Check out the University's Green pages for more information.