Last Minute Lists

Many articles listed on the "Essential Items" and "Optional Items" lists could/should be shared between roommates to free up more space in the room. For this reason, the home address and telephone number (when available) for your new roommate will be provided when you check your room assignment online.

Essential Items for Successful Residence Hall Living

Alarm clock (wind-up or battery back-up)
Shower caddy with bathroom supplies
Bed linens, mattress pad, blankets, pillow
Clothes hangers
Daily appointment book, wall calendar
Desk lamp
Dictionary/Thesaurus
Disinfectant wipes
Fan
Flashlight, extra batteries
Insurance Information
Laundry basket/bag and supplies (including Quarters)
Medication
Mug, cups, etc.
Plastic-ware
Quality surge protector(s) with reset switch
Robe, wash cloths, large bath towels
Roll(s) of masking tape (the only adhesive permitted)
Social Security Card
Waste Basket and Liners
Window coverings

Optional Items

Air filters (floor and table models only)
Address book /phonebook with important numbers
Area rug
Book bag
Can Opener
Calculator (specific type/brand is needed for some majors)
Camera
Computer
DVD/Blu-ray player
First Aid Kit
Four in one screwdriver
Ipod, MP3 Player, etc.
Lap desk
Large Pillows
Microwave
Over-door pocket organizer or shoe hanger
Plastic stacking storage boxes (9" high or less)
Pliers and/or vice grips
Refrigerator
Small folding clothes rack
Small stereo/radio, headphones, rubber mats for under all large floor speakers
Television and coax cable
Command Strips (all paint/wall damages resulting from command strips will result in room charges)
GFI plug adapter (required if you have a fish tank)

Items Required to LEAVE at Home

Air Conditioners of any kind (portable or window units)
Alcohol/drug paraphernalia
Appliances with an exposed heating element (i.e. Hot Plates, Coffee Makers, Space Heaters, George Foreman Grills, etc.).
Barbecue grills, halogen lamps, space heaters, sun or heat lamps
Candles, incense, potpourri burners, tart burners
Dart board which employs sharp tipped metal darts
Dimmer switches, ceiling fans
Electric blankets
Extension cords (especially all inexpensive brown, white, or green cords)
Flammable holiday decorations
Free weights
Hammers and/or nails
Pets
Water beds
Weapons, firearms, explosives, fire crackers, and replica look alike weapons
Wireless Router (Individual wireless routers are strictly prohibited in ALL residence halls)