What Should I Bring?

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Provided Items

(based on double occupancy)

2 beds - Beds may be bunked, lofted, or left single (beds in Owen Hall cannot be lofted, beds in Patriot Hall cannot be bunked)
2 twin mattresses (standard twins in Lewis Hall 100, 300, and 400 floors as well as Donovan Hall A and C wings; extra long twins in Lewis Hall 200 floor, Donovan Hall B wing, Owen Hall, Patriot Hall, The Commons, and North Georgia Suites)
2 chests
2 desks
2 chairs
2 wardrobes or closets
window with blinds
Two data ports (only one data port per room in The Commons)
Wi-Fi

You Should Bring

This list provides suggestions from current residents. You do not have to bring all of this, and you may want to contact your roommate in advance and decide what the two of you can share. Remember, there is limited space in the rooms.

Academic Materials

A computer and printer (though there is a computer lab in all residence halls)
USB Drive
Notebooks
Pens & pencils
Index cards & highlighter markers
Paper clips, folders, and other school supplies
Stationary & stamps
Calculator
Planner

Personal Items

Stereo/noise-canceling headphones/earbuds
Photo albums
Small tool set
Flashlight
Umbrella/rain jacket
Shower caddy with holes in the bottom(for traditional halls/suites)
Robe
Shower shoes
A pillow
Pictures from home
Sun glasses
Backpack
Jacket
Pajamas that you'll feel comfortable wearing on the hall
Slippers
A few of your favorite things that makes you feel comfortable

Room organization & decoration

Calendar/planner
Dry erase board and pens for door
Study lamp
Smart TV or TV with casting device (Roku, AppleTV, Chromecast, etc.)
Small refrigerator (30 inches tall or less)
Sealed containers for food
A hot pot
Extra clothes hangers
Posters and simple decorations
Lightweight picture frames for walls
Small fan
Anything that will save space, such as stackable shelves, storage containers, something to put shoes in/on
Push pins or frog tape

Other supplies

Snack food and drinks
Basic eating utensils, plate, bowl, cups, etc.
Manual can opener
Flashlight, batteries
HE laundry detergent
Laundry basket
Iron
Extra towels, sheets and blankets
Stress relievers (games, good books, etc.)
Grounded extension cords and surge protectors
Safety pins
Trash can
Small vacuum cleaner or electric sweeper
Toilet paper (Suite style and Apartment style)
Shower curtain (Suite style and Apartment style)
Toilet Plunger (Suite style and Apartment style)
Bathroom cleaning supplies (Suite style and Apartment style)
Outdoor sandals*
Camping hammock*
A smile and an open mind

COVID-19 Health and Safety Items

Reusable cloth masks
Thermometer
Hand Sanitizer
Sanitizing spray or wipes

*If you are outdoorsy

DON'T Bring

Any items with an asterisk (*) are prohibited.

Lots of stuffed animals
Lots of knick-knacks
All of your clothes and shoes (Pack for the season.)
Everything in your room at home
All of your high school memorabilia
Desk or other large pieces of furniture
Expensive or irreplaceable collectibles or jewelry
Non HD compatible televisions (residents have had difficulties with some Element, Insignia, and Seiki HD brands)
Space heaters*
Wireless routers*
String lights*
E-cigarettes/vapes/tobacco products*
Hoverboards*
Cooking appliances with exposed heating elements*
Pets* (Only fish or Emotional Support Animals pre-registered through UNG Student Disability Services are allowed.)
Incense or Candles*
George Forman Grills*(permitted in Owen Hall)
Microwave* (permitted in Lewis Hall and all Suite style housing)
- Microwaves are permitted in the Commons, but they can only be placed on the common area wall (between the two rooms) due to outlet voltage limits.
Toasters* (permitted in Owen Hall)
Alcohol bottles/containers*
Any items or furniture picked up from the street*

Yes!

Ummm...no.

For Specific Hall Info

Some halls may require specific items depending on whether you are in traditional, suite, or apartment housing. Check the "Moving In" tab on the individual hall pages.