What to Pack
THINGS YOU WILL NEED BUT MAY FORGET
| linens | clothes basket or hamper | wastebasket |
| mattress pad | laundry detergent | flashlight |
| pillow | change for laundry and vending machines | shower caddy |
| towels | garbage bags | bathrobe |
| blankets or comforter | shower sandals | UL approved electric outlet power strip with surge protector |
| two forms of ID (student employment) | three-prong adapter | school supplies |
| personal hygiene items | three-prong adapter | white poster putty or blue painters tape to hang posters |
| first aid kit and medications | headphones | toilet paper |
| alarm clock | stamps | cleaning supplies (green sealed certified preferred) |
| desk lamp | umbrella |
ITEMS OF COMFORT
| computer (computer labs are available) | fan | television |
| snack foods | additional stackable storage | DVD player |
| microwave (less than 600 watts, 1 per room) | posters | MP3/CD player |
| small refrigerator (no larger than 4.5 cu. ft.) | plants | camera |
| plate, cup, bowl, utensils |
ITEMS NOT TO BRING
Heating devices with open coils such as toasters, toaster ovens, popcorn poppers, pizza ovens, alcohol, decorative alcohol containers, extension cords, pets except fish in tanks no larger than 10 gallons, halogen lamps (you can use a torchiere lamp with a fluorescent bulb), octopus lamps, candles, incense, fireworks, and weapons. Nails, tacks, screws, adhesive tapes (i.e. masking, clear, duct), double sided foam adhesives, self sticking hangers, or hooks are prohibited for decorating because of damage they may cause to furniture, walls, etc.
