Pack for College Checklist

Clothing:

• Seasonal clothing
• Must-have 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
• Bathrobe
• Washcloth
• Shower caddy
• 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)
• Keurig or coffeepot with auto shutoff*
• Hangers
• Mop/broom
• Hand vacuum*
• Plates*
• Cups*
• Flatware*
• Cleaning supplies
• Small bookcase*

Entertainment:

• MP3 player docking station*
• Small television*
• Cable coaxial cord
• DVD/BluRay player*
• 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, 3M^TM Command^TM strips or similar 
• 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*
• iPad/eReader*
• Backpack
• Notebooks
• Binders
• Pens
• Pencils
• Tape
• Stapler
• Scissors
• Hole punch

Laundry Needs:

• Laundry basket/hamper
• Travel iron*
• Tabletop ironing board*
• Laundry supplies
• Drying rack

*Recommended but not required 

Leave at home:

• Pets/animals
• All kitchen appliances, particularly those with exposed heating units, as well as hot plates, microwaves, blenders, toasters, broilers, griddles, grills, etc.
• Candles and incense of any kind
• Halogen lamps/bulbs
• Fireworks
• Air conditioners
• Space heaters
• Dehumifidiers
• Pellet, BB or paintball guns
• Dartboards
• Alcohol and empty alcohol containers (rooms are "dry" unless both residents are 21+)
• Quarters (all laundry machines take Crusader Cash or credit/debit cards)

Download this checklist in PDF format.

Notes: 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.