Packing for the Suite Life

                                                                         What to Bring

Getting ready to live on your own in a suite, whether you'll be sharing a room with a roommate or living alone, can be a bit daunting.  Here are some things that other students recommend bringing along.

Personal Items

Backpack/Bag

Bank card, check book

Batteries

Caddy for bathroom items

Camera

Can opener

Clothing suitable for a variety of activities

Cups, dishes, silverware for snacks

First Aid items

Flashlight

Hangers

Headphones

Key chain

Over-the-counter medications; prescriptions

Posters and photos

Pre-paid phone cards

Sewing kit

Tissues

Toiletries

Umbrella

Linens

Extra-long twin sheets

Blanket(s), bedspread/comforter

Pillow/pillowcases

Hand towels, bath towels, washcloths

Bath mat/rug; shower mat

Information/Useful Numbers

Birth certificate

Health insurance information

Proof of meningitis vaccination or signed waiver

Renters/Homeowners insurance information

Student I.D. Number or Social Security Number

Spare glasses, contacts; copy of prescription

Laundry/Cleaning Supplies

All-purpose cleaning product

Bucket and mop

Dishwashing liquid

Dryer sheets

Garbage bags

Laundry basket

Laundry detergent

Paper towels

Plunger

Sponges/cleaning cloths

Stain stick or spray

Toilet bowl cleaner

Toilet brush

Toilet paper

Vacuum, broom, dustpan

Things for Your Room

Alarm clock

CDs/DVDs

Co-ax cable for TV connection

Computer

Doormat

Microwave (1000 watts or less)

Refrigerator (max. 4.3 cubic feet, 3 amps)

Room Safe (max. 1.2 cubic feet)

Stereo

Surge protector

TV/game system

Wastebasket

School Supplies

Blank disks/jump drive for computer labs

Calculator

Glue/Tape

Highlighters

Hole punch

Lamp

Notebook(s), folders

Pens/Pencils

Printer paper

Scissors

Stapler

Tape

                                                                 Leave at Home

For health and safety concerns, the following items are prohibited in the residence halls.  Students who possess them will be asked to send them home, and may be subject to conduct action.

Air conditioners

Appliances with coils, open elements or hot oil

Candles

Contact (George Foreman type) grills

Dart boards

Double-sided foam tape, adhesive wall hooks, masking tape, duct tape, screws, nails, etc. may not be used on walls.  You will be billed for any damage

Electric heaters

Firearms/weapons (including BB and paintball guns; knives)

Fireworks

Halogen lamps

Hot plates

Incense

Permitted small appliances (i.e. iron, blow dryer, curling iron, coffeemaker, etc.) should be equipped with automatic shut-off feature

Pets (except small fish in a tank less than 10 gallons)

Possession of alcohol or illegal drugs on university property is prohibited

Potpourri burners

Water beds

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