What to bring

Linen

  • Pillows
  • Blankets
  • Bedspread or comforter
  • Mattress pad
  • Standard twin sheets/pillowcases, mattress size 36" x 80"
  • Towels, and washcloths
     

Clothing

  • Casual "everyday attire"
  • Bathrobe, slippers, sleepwear
  • Swimsuit
  • Boots, sneakers, shoes
  • Scarves, gloves, hat
  • Winter coat/light jacket
  • Semi-formal attire
     

Odds and Ends

  • Personal hygiene products
  • Shower pail
  • Iron WITH AUTO SHUT OFF and ironing board
  • Hangers
  • Screwdriver
  • Flashlight, batteries
  • First-aid kit
  • Prescribed medication
  • Small sewing kit, eyeglasses repair kit
  • Sporting goods
  • Laundry detergent, laundry basket
  • Utensils, plate, cups, mug (microwavable)
  • Stamps & envelopes
  • Key ring
  • Umbrella
  • Plastic storage crates
     

Electrical

  • "UL" approved 14 gauge/15 amp strip style surge protector with an on/off switch (ONLY ACCEPTABLE EXTENSION CORD)
  • Telephone
  • Computer (with Network Card & Cat5 Cable)
  • Alarm clock
  • Small fan
  • Hair styling equipment WITH AUTO SHUT OFF
  • Small Televison (coaxial cable)
  • All your chargers
  • Docks
  • Any necessary passwords
     

Decorations

  • Posters
  • Pictures from home
  • Memo board
  • Carpet or small throw rug

Important Documents

  • Identification: driver's license, social security card copy,birth certificate copy
  • Financial aid information: i.e. Student Aid Report (SAR), grant/scholarship verification
  • Certificate of Residency
  • Medical Insurance information
  • Immunization record

School Supplies

  • Calculator
  • Bookbag
  • Pens, paper, notebooks, highlighters
  • Printer cartridges/paper
  • Scotch tape/masking tape
  • Software disks in case re-installation needed