Things to Bring
Use these helpful lists and tips to help guide you in what to bring during move-in and what should be left at home.
This list includes tips for students living in Traditional Residential Halls, Small Houses, Language Houses, Apartments and Cottages – so whether you are a new or returning students, these lists and tips are for you!
And remember, less is more! Talk with your roommate ahead of time about larger items you can share like a TV or any other non-essential appliances.
Refer to the Pathfinder for a complete list of permissible items and campus living policies.
What To Bring
This list is a general list for all students to keep in mind when packing but more specifically for students assigned to rooms in Traditional Residential Halls, Small Houses and Language Houses.
Click the following links familiarize yourself with what residential communities are considered Traditional Residential Halls & Small Houses & Language Houses and to learn more about what already comes standard in your space.
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COVID/Flu Preparedness |
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Leave at Home/ What Not To Bring
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Animals |
Pets and Animals (except fish in a 10-gallon or smaller tank and registered service or emotional support animals with Accessibility Resources) |
Apartments
Click the following links familiarize yourself with what residential communities are considered Apartments and to learn more about what already comes standard in your apartment.
Please review the ‘What To Bring’ section as it includes all basic necessities and items to consider as they are not mentioned below
- Apartments on campus are furnished. You do not need to bring any additional furniture, but are welcome to if that helps make your apartment feel like home.
- Microwave
- Kitchen Supplies (plates, mugs, glasses, utensils, pots, pans, etc)
- Open Heating Coil Appliances like Toasters, Waffle Irons, George Foreman Grills, Hot Plates, Pressure Cookers, etc. are allowed in Apartments
- Shower Curtain & Rod
- Bathroom Cleaning Supplies
- Toilet Paper
- Bathmat
- Rugs and/or Carpets
- TV (with Smart TV device if needed, ex. Roku)
- Gaming Console (optional)
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Fourth Year Spaces
Click the following links familiarize yourself with what residential communities are considered Fourth Year Spaces and to learn more about what already comes standard in your cottage.
Please review the ‘What To Bring’ section as it includes all basic necessities and items to consider!
- All Fourth Year spaces are furnished
- Sheets for your specific bed
- Microwave
- Kitchen Supplies (plates, mugs, glasses, utensils, pots, pans, etc)
- Open Heating Coil Appliances like Toasters, Waffle Irons, George Foreman Grills, Hot Plates, Pressure Cookers, etc. are allowed in Cottages
- Shower Curtain & Rod
- Bathroom Cleaning Supplies
- Toilet Paper
- Bathmat
- Rugs and/or Carpets
- TV (with Smart TV device if needed, ex. Roku)
- Gaming Console (optional)
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