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Residence Life

What to Pack

Computer and charger
Phone and charger
Stapler, 3-hole punch
Sharpies, highlighters
Pens, pencils
Book bag
Calculator
Folders
Index cards
Notebooks
Post-it notes
Scissors
Scotch tape
Binder clips

Trash can and bags
Bedside fan
LED lamp
Door stop
Shoe hanger
Area rug
Surge protector (one per resident)
Full length mirror
Pictures and posters (hung with painters tape)
White noise machine
LED lights (non-adhesive)

Four-season clothing and shoes
Winter coat, hat, scarf, mittens, and boots
Fall jacket
All your favorite attire
Business attire

HE laundry detergent (no pods)
Laundry basket
Disinfecting wipes
Paper towels
Handheld vacuum
Broom or Swiffer
Air freshener

Bedding: Twin XL sheets, blankets, mattress pad, comforter, pillows
Towels and wash cloths

Credit/ATM cards, driver’s license, passport/visa, insurance cards, lockbox
Hair dryer
Hair iron (auto-off preferred)
Shampoo and conditioner
Hair styling products
Shaving razor and cream
Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
Cold medicines
Prescription medicines
Toiletry caddie
Shower shoes
Bathrobe
Body wash/soap
Hand sanitizer
First aid kit
Cosmetics
Deodorant
Brush/comb
Nail clipper
Tweezers
Q-tips

Mini-fridge – Rent Online
Single serve coffeemaker (example: Keurig)
Brita pitcher
Water bottle
Bowls, plates, cups, utensils, food containers

What to Leave at Home

Extensions cords (allowed one surge protector per resident)
Rubber-backed carpeting – this is a fire code violation
Weapons, firearms of any kind, and look-alike-weapons
Laundry detergent pods – please use high-efficiency laundry detergent
Halogen lamps, potpourri burners, candle warmers, candles, and incense
Space heaters, ceiling fans, and air conditioners
Microwaves – there is a microwave on each floor in the halls
Toasters, toaster ovens, hot pots, popcorn poppers, panini grills, and hot plates (cooking appliances with exposed heating elements)
Pets of any kind, other than fish in a 10-gallon tank or smaller