Pack for College Checklist
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Clothing
- Seasonal clothing
- SU sweatshirt *
- Comfortable walking shoes
- Winter boots
- Flip-flops for use in shower
Bedding:
- Twin-size comforter
- Twin-size X-long sheets
- Bed pillows
- Extra blanket
- Mattress cover*
- Foam pad*
Bathing/Hygiene Necessities:
- Hair care products
- Bath towels
- Washcloths
- Shower caddy
- Bathrobe
- First-aid kit
- Bathing products – soap/bath gel
- Dental care products
- Hygiene products
- Hair dryer*
- Shaving items
- Over-the-door hook*
Room Necessities:
- Alarm clock
- Telephone (land line)*
- Erasable memo board*
- Desk lamp
- Trash can
- Storage crates
- Area rug*
- Desk hutch*
- Small bookcase
- Under bed containers
- Storage containers (for food)
- Refrigerator (less than 5 cubic feet)
- Hangers
- Mop/broom
- Hand vacuum
- Cleaning supplies
- Plates*
- Cups*
- Flatware*
- Radio/stereo*
- Small television*
- Cable coaxial cord
- DVD player*
- CD rack/holder*
- Headphones (especially if you listen to loud music)
Safety:
- UL-approved extension cord(s) - 3-prong only
- Flashlight
- Batteries
- Surge protector/power strip(s)
Decorations:
- Poster tack/putty
- Posters (can be purchased at campus vendor fair)*
- Photos/pictures*
- Tack board
- Thumbtacks
- Curtains with tension rod*
Academic Necessities:
- Computer/laptop* (24-hour computer labs are available)
- Printer*
- Backpack
- Notebooks
- Binders
- Pens
- Pencils
- Tape
- Stapler
- Scissors
- Hole punch
Laundry Needs:
- Laundry basket/hamper
- Travel iron*
- Tabletop ironing board*
- Laundry supplies
- Quarters for coin operated machines (many residence halls have card-swipe machines as well)
- Drying rack
*Recommended but not required
Notes:
CAT 5e network station cable for computers will be provided to students by the university.
Traditional bed risers will not work on most beds. Self-constructed bed lofts are prohibited.
Damages to walls, window frames and room are charged back to residents.
Leave at home:
Pets/animals
All kitchen appliances (coffee pots, hot plates, microwaves, blenders, toasters, etc.)
Candles and incense of any kind
Alcohol and empty alcohol containers (rooms are "dry" unless both residents are 21+)
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