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 (though there is a computer lab in all residence halls)
- Notebooks
- Pens & pencils
- Index cards & highlighter markers
- Paper clips, folders, and other school supplies
- Calculator
- Planner
Personal Items
- Stereo/noise-canceling headphones/earbuds
- Small tool set
- Flashlight
- Umbrella/rain jacket
- Shower caddy with holes in the bottom
- 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 detergent
- Laundry basket
- Iron
- Extra towels, sheets and blankets
- Stress relievers (games, 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
*If you are outdoorsy
