What to bring, and what to leave home
What to bring
Pillows
Blankets
Bedspread or comforter
Mattress pad
Standard twin sheets/pillowcases, mattress size 36" x 80"
Towels, and washcloths
Casual "everyday attire"
Bathrobe, slippers, sleepwear
Swimsuit
Boots, sneakers, shoes
Scarves, gloves, hat
Winter coat/light jacket
Semi-formal attire
Odds and Ends
Many students bring a small refrigerator. Personal refrigerators must be "UL" approved
and not exceed 2.7 cubic feet. A 1.6 is recommended.
Personal hygiene products (soap, shampoo, & personal toiletries)
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
UL" approved 14 gauge/15 amp strip style surge protector with an on/off switch (ONLY
ACCEPTABLE EXTENSION CORD)
Microwaves up to 1.1. cubic feet. ONLY allowed in Bellamy Hall Gathering Rooms (not
student bedroom) per fire code.
Telephone
Computer (No wireless routers allowed as our system is wireless and it will cause
interference). IF you are bringing a desktop computer, the Internet will support
both 2.4 Gigahertz or 5.0 Gigahertz wireless card.
Alarm clock
Room fan
Hair styling equipment WITH AUTO SHUT OFF
Television must have QAM Tuner (coaxial cable and splitter needed)
TV Antenna if you wish to access local cable channels
All your chargers - an extra if you have some
Docks
Any necessary passwords
Posters
Pictures from home
Memo board
Carpet or small throw rug
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
Calculator
Bookbag
Pens, paper, notebooks, highlighters
Printer cartridges/paper
Scotch tape/masking tape
Software disks or passwords in case re-installation needed
Disinfectant wipes (i.e. Clorox)
Disinfectant spray/aerosol to spray shower, sink, tiolet, etc. (i.e. Lysol)
Personal hand sanitizer
Antibacterial hand soap
Spare masks/face coverings
What to leave at home
Wireless Routers
Pets (other than non-carnivorous fish requiring no filter, heater or lights). ESA
requests should be submitted to Residence Life.
Standard household extension cords (Zip Cords) and plug adapters
Personal Microwave ovens - these are ONLY allowed in the Bellamy Hall Suite Gathering
Rooms
Heat producing cooking appliances, such as coffee pots. There is no cooking in the
Residence Hall rooms or public areas (Keurig's allowed if registered with R.A.)
Candles, incense, Plug–in fresheners
Halogen and lava lamps, electric blankets, space heaters, holiday lights, heating
pads, air conditioners
Alcohol and alcohol containers
Excessive noise devices; amplifiers, excessive speakers
Hair Styling Irons or clothes irons WITHOUT AUTO-SHUT OFF
Cinder blocks (our beds raise higher by design so they are not needed)
Outside furniture
Weightlifting apparatus
Firearms/fireworks/utility knives greater than 3"
Dartboards
BBQ grills