What to Bring

Absolute Basic Necessities

• any necessary medication
• first aid kit (bandages, aspirin, etc.)
• surge protector and/or a multi-strip with circuit breaker (no extension cords)
• telephone/cell phone (Verizon or AT&T work best)
• alarm clock/clock radio
• tape, scissors, stapler, pens, pencils, markers, notepads, stamps
• desk lamp (no halogen lamps),
• wastebasket
• container for shower accessories, shower footwear
• addresses for loved ones, calendar
• message/memo board
• laundry drying rack
• laundry basket/bag
• laundry detergent/fabric softener
• pillow cases
• two sets of twin extra long sheets 
• towels and wash cloths
• clothes hangers
• blankets, pillows
• small fan
• crates for storage, under bed storage bins
• reusable water bottles
• painters tape to hang things on the wall
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Optional Items

• mattress pad
• small bookshelves
• bike & bike lock 
• non-halogen floor lamp
• refrigerator (3.2 cubic feet or less)
• coffeemaker
• sports equipment 
• iron/ironing board
• throw rug  
• screwdriver/toolbox
• flashlight and batteries
• pictures
• tissues  
• posters
• key chain  
• microwave
• dishes (plate, bowl, cups, mugs, glasses, knives, forks and spoons)
• snacks and food
• dish soap
• music 
• sewing kit
• dry erase board & markers
• computer (you can connect to the campus network in campus buildings)
• TV with a generous amount of coaxial cable to attach to jack

Prohibited Items

• NO (FIRST-YEAR STUDENT) CARS ON CAMPUS
• halogen lamps (fire hazard)
• toaster ovens
• pets (except fish) 
• water beds
• hotplates or items with exposed heating units
• air conditioners
• electric/kerosene heaters
• alcohol
• BB guns/air soft guns
• dartboards
• George Foreman grill
• weapons of any kind
• plug-in lights/string lights
• waffle iron
• extension cord
• curtains

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