Residence Halls & Apartments
What Should I Bring to Campus?
Listed below are items necessary for your stay in the residence halls and/or items you may wish to bring to make your residential living experience more comfortable. With this checklist, we hope that your packing for the start of college life will be easier. Be sure to check with your roommate to avoid duplication of items such as a television, a small refrigerator, etc.
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| closet hangers towels and wash cloths bed linens and blankets alarm clock pillow(s) telephone with long cord hair dryer toiletries desk lamp (not halogen) desk supplies first aid kit laundry supplies mending kit umbrella and rain gear cups, silverware, bowls, etc. admission, financial aid, billing, and other college paperwork trash can outerwear (including coat, gloves, hat and scarf) extension cord(s) surge strip |
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| You may want to bring: | |
| television (check with your roommate(s) first!) antennae for better TV reception calculator posters and pictures broom/dustpan or Swiffer stationery and stamps electric fan door message board shower caddy camera and accessories drying rack calendar stereo or radio with headsets poster putty or blue painter’s tape address book over the door towel rack calling card for off-campus calls a small room-sized refrigerator (check with your roommate(s) first!) ethernet cable for your computer to access the Internet – at least 10 feet long |
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| DO NOT bring: | |
| You should NOT bring the following items, which are banned from the residence halls for safety reasons: | |
| pets (excluding aquarium fish) candles, incense & burner hot plate, toaster oven, or any other appliance with an exposed heating coil (permitted only in the Chatham Apartments) halogen lamps of any wattage space heater (unless provided by the College) air conditioner (unless approved for use) |
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| If you have any questions or need additional information, please feel free to contact the Office of Residence Life at 412-365-1518. | |