Packing Checklist

Apparel:

  • Clothes for all seasons and types of weather
  • Coats (winter & rain)
  • Boots (snow & rain)
  • Semi-formal clothes for events

Linens:

  • Hangers
  • Laundry bag, detergent
  • Mattress pad
    • Consider renting a luxury mattress from our approved vendor, Dormi
  • Pillow and twin XL bedspread or comforter
  • Twin XL sheets and pillow cases
  • Blankets
  • Bath Towels and washcloth
     

Toiletries:

  • Shower bucket/tote
  • Shower shoes (flip/flops)
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo/conditioner/soap

Home Goods:

  • Surge protector power strips
  • Lamps
  • Umbrella
  • Small tool kit
  • Flashlight and batteries
  • UL approved lamp
  • Compact fluorescent light bulbs
  • Sponge and cleaning supplies
  • Under bed storage crates/boxes
  • Bed risers (store bought only–no cinder blocks)
  • Pitcher with water filter

Office and Desk Supplies:

  • Computer (desktop or laptop)
  • Device chargers
  • Ethernet cable and adapter, if needed
  • Pens/Pencils
  • Wall or desk calendar
  • Dry erase or bulletin board

Prohibited Items:

For a full list of prohibited items, please visit page 27 of the Community Standards Process and Procedures document.

  • Stand-alone Microwaves
  • Candles, incense, and candle/potpourri warming plates
  • Air Conditioners
  • Pets (Only fish are allowed)
  • Contact Paper and Wall Paper
  • LED Lights with adhesive
  • Extra furniture

Other Important Packing Items:

  • Health insurance information (insurance card, primary physician’s phone number).
  • Original document/forms of ID (photocopies are not acceptable).

Suggested Items Shared with Roommate:

  • Window fan
  • Stereo and/or television
  • Carpet or area rug
  • Refrigerator (no larger than 4 cubic feet)