What to Bring

For Emergencies and Fixing Things

• First-aid kit
• Flashlight
• Small tool kit (screwdriver, pliers, etc.)

For Sanitation and Health

• Cleaning Supplies
• Disinfectant wipes for personal spaces
• Face coverings (masks)
• Hand sanitizer
• Moisturizer to keep skin healthy with extra washing or use of alcohol-based sanitizer

For Getting Around

• Backpack
• Good walking shoes
• Umbrella and boots for wet weather

For Relaxing

• TV and cables (HDMI, power cord, etc.) The University does not supply cable television to student rooms.
• Streaming device, Blu-ray player, or video game console

For Showering and Getting Ready

• Towels and washcloths
• Shower shoes and shower caddy
• Toiletries (shampoo, soap, shaving cream, hand lotion, toothbrush, etc.)
• Hair dryer, straightener, curling iron, etc.
• Toothbrush covers

For Sleeping

• Extra-long twin sheet set (or two for one is in the laundry)
• Pillow(s)
• Comforter or bedspread and blanket
• Standing or box fan (all dorms except King are not air-conditioned)

For Studying

• Computer
• Computer power cord and accessories
• Calculator
• School supplies (pens, pencils, pencil sharpener, highlights, stapler, scissors, tape, ruler, thumbtacks, etc.)

For Your Room

• Cleaning supplies
• Headphones
• Battery-powered twinkle lights
• Wall-safe adhesives for hanging posters (white sticky tack, 3M products, command strips)
• Desk, floor, or bedside lamp
• UL-listed surge protector
• Plates, cups, bowls, utensils
• Minifridge (must be smaller than 4 cubic feet)
• Coffee maker or Keurig
• Trash and recycling can

For Your Wardrobe

• Clothing for warm and cold weather (storing seasonal clothing at home, if an option, is recommended)
• Swimsuit and other athletic clothing
• Hangers
• Laundry basket or bag (and detergent)
• Under-the-bed storage boxes and bed risers
• Steamer

For Your Wellbeing

• Mild pain and/or fever reducer, such as acetaminophen (Tylenol)
• Mild pain, fever, and/or anti-inflammatory, such as ibuprofen (Advil)
• Antihistamine/allergy medicine (Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec)
• 1% hydrocortisone cream
• Antacid (Maalox, Rolaids, Pepto-Bismol, Tums)
• Decongestant (Sudafed PE)
• Ant-diarrhea medication (Imodium)
• Throat lozenges
• Band-aids of various sizes
• Ace wrap
• Hot/cold pack
• Gauze pack
• Medical tape
• Tissues
• Soup packets
• Soothing teas

What to Leave Behind

• Air conditioner
• Candles (even if only used for decoration or if the wick has been removed)
• Incense
• Space Heater
• Extension Cords and/or outlet extenders
• Lamps with halogen bulbs
• Christmas trees and/or holiday lights
• Microwave (unless part of a microfridge)
• Other personal cooking appliances (toaster/toaster oven, George Forman Grill, hot plate, oil popcorn popper, panini press, rice cooker, etc.,)
• Blender
• Pets (only fish are allowed)
• Weapons of any kind (including, but not limited to firearms, ammunition, bow and arrow, swords, knives, and paintball/pellet guns)