Packing For College Checklist
Everything you need To Succeed
Susquehanna recognizes the importance of bringing the gear you need for living a comfortable and productive life in your new space on campus.
Bringing just the essentials will allow for both a speedy move-in and move-out process. To make it easier on you — and whoever will be assisting you with moving — remember these helpful suggestions/guidelines:
- Only pack essentials.
- Remove bulky items from original boxes and pack them in plastic bins, which are easily transported and can be stored under the bed or in a closet and used as extra storage space.
- Do not bring any additional furniture such as headboards, shelves, futons, etc.
- We encourage renting a refrigerator-microwave combination unit through mymicrofridge.com.
- Wall/door decorations can be minimal and applied in a manner that will not damage university property.
Packing List
- Seasonal clothing
- Comfortable walking shoes and winter boots
- Flip-flops (for use in the shower)
- Rain boots
- Your favorite Susquehanna sweatshirt/gear!
- Headphones
- iPad/eReader
- Phone charger/docking station
- Television
- Gaming stations
- Twin-size comforter
- Twin-size extra-long sheets
- Bed pillow(s)
- Extra blanket
- Mattress cover
- Foam mattress topper
- Purchase bedding as part of a linen pack from the bookstore.
- UL-approved extension cord(s), 3-prong only
- Surge-protected power strip(s)
- Keurig or coffeepot with auto shutoff
- Desk lamp
- Trash can
- Under-bed containers
- Hangers
- Area rug
- Cleaning supplies
- Storage containers (for food)
- Rent a microfridge unit from our partner, My MicroFridge, and have it delivered right to your room.
- If you bring your own fridge, it should be less than 5 cubic feet.
- Poster tack/putty
- Photos/pictures
- Posters
- Computer/laptop
- Backpack
- Notebooks
- Binders
- Pens/pencils
- Highlighters
- Tape
- Stapler and staples
- Scissors
- Mild pain and/or fever reducer (Tylenol)
- Anti-inflammatory (Advil, Aleve, Motrin)
- Antihistamine/allergy medicine (Benadryl, Claritin, Zyrtec)
- Antacid (Maalox, Rolaids, Pepto-Bismol, Tums)
- Anti-diarrhea medication (Imodium)
- Stool softeners
- Decongestant (Sudafed PE)
- Cough medication
- Cough drops
- 1% hydrocortisone cream
- Hot/cold pack
- Wound-care supplies (bandages, wraps)
- Hand sanitizer
- Tissues
- Face masks
- Soup packets
- Soothing teas
- Hair care products
- Hair dryer
- Bath towels
- Washcloths
- Shower caddy
- Bathing products — soap/bath gel
- Bathrobe
- First-aid kit
- Dental care products
- Hygiene products
- Shaving items
- Over-the-door hook
- HE laundry supplies (detergent, fabric softener, etc.)
- Laundry basket/hamper
Pets/animals
- Kitchen appliances, particularly those with exposed heating units, as well as hot plates, blenders, toasters, broilers, griddles, grills, etc.
- Candles and incense of any kind
- Halogen lamps/bulbs
- Fireworks
- Air conditioners
- Space heaters
- Dehumidifiers
- Dartboards
- LED strip lights
- Weapons of any kind, including but not limited to: hand, pellet, BB or paintball guns, knives of any kind
- Alcohol and empty alcohol containers (Rooms are ‘dry’ unless all roommates are 21+ years old.)
Options to make it easy
Bedding
Instead of bringing your own bedding from home, consider ordering a linen pack from Susquehanna’s Bookstore. You can opt to have this shipped to your home address and bring it to campus, or have it shipped directly to campus using your Hawk Number.
Options to make it easy
Refrigerator & Microwave units
If you are living in a suite, a refrigerator and microwave are provided; leave yours at home.
Need a fridge and microwave for your room? Go ahead and rent a MicroFridge©. Before you move in, your MicroFridge© will be delivered right to your room, saving you the hassle of transporting the unit. At the end of the year, once you have moved out, the MicroFridge© will be picked up. Roommates often share a unit to save space and money. MicroFridge© units can be rented online or by calling 800-525-7307.
If you plan to bring your own fridge, see the “Electrical Appliances” section of the Residence Life Community Living Policies for guidance.
Options to make it easy
Shipping
Susquehanna University has partnered with Storage Scholars as a preferred shipping company to make your move-in day a breeze.
Ship Boxes from Home
Send Storage Scholars your own boxes or they can ship you a kit of empty boxes to make packing easier. FedEx can even pick up from your house!
Buy Online and Ship
Shop online and put the Storage Scholars facility as your shipping address.
They Receive & Notify You
Each package is scanned in with a photo and you get a text and email confirmation of its arrival.
Delivery in Room
Their team will deliver everything to your room on or before your move-in day this fall.
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