Suggested Items to Bring for New Residents

Getting ready to live on campus is more than just packing boxes—it's about choosing what will help you thrive and leaving behind what will only take up space. This list of what to bring and what not to bring will help you start campus life prepared, organized, and ready for the experiences ahead.

Room

  • Wall-Safe Adhesives: Command
  • Storage: Under-bed, Stacking, or Bins
  • Hooks: Wall or Over the Door
Extras
  • Rug
  • Fan
  • Picture Frames
  • Tension Rod/Curtains
  • Toolkit
  • Dry Erase Board

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Laundry & Cleaning

  • Hamper
  • Laundry Detergent & Dryer Sheets
  • Vacuum, Broom, Dustpan, Swiffer
  • All-Purpose Cleaner
  • Waste Basket & Trash Bags
Extras
  • Drying Rack
  • Step Stool
  • Iron & Ironing Board

Bedding & Desk

  • Bed Pillows
  • Sheet Set & Comforter
  • School Supplies
  • Calendar/Planner
Extras
  • Mattress Pad & Topper
  • Desk Lamp & Light Bulbs
  • Desk Organizer

Kitchen & Dining

  • Dishes, Cups, and Utensils
  • Food
  • Food Storage
Extras
  • Brita © & Filters
  • Keurig ©

Electronics

  • Surge Protector/Power Strip
  • Alarm Clock
  • Phone Charger
  • Computer
  • Headphones
Extras
  • TV
  • Batteries
  • Printer (non-wireless)

Room

  • Wall-Safe Adhesives: Command
  • Storage: Under-bed, Stacking,
    or Bins
  • Hooks: Wall or Over the Door
Extras
  • Rug
  • Fan
  • Picture Frames
  • Tension Rod/Curtains
  • Toolkit
  • Dry Erase Board

Rent a premium mattress through Dormi!

Laundry & Cleaning

  • Hamper
  • Laundry Detergent & Dryer Sheets
  • Vacuum, Broom, Dustpan, Swiffer
  • All-Purpose Cleaner
  • Waste Basket & Trash Bags
Extras
  • Drying Rack
  • Step Stool
  • Iron & Ironing Board

Bedding & Desk

  • Bed Pillows
  • Sheet Set & Comforter
  • School Supplies
  • Calendar/Planner
Extras
  • Mattress Pad & Topper
  • Desk Lamp & Light bulbs
  • Desk Organizer

Kitchen & Dining

  • Dishes, Cups, and Utensils
  • Food
  • Food Storage
Extras
  • Brita & Filters©
  • Keurig©

Electronics

  • Surge Protector/Power Strip
  • Alarm Clock
  • Phone Charger
  • Computer
  • Headphones
Extras
  • TV
  • Batteries
  • Printer (non-wireless)

Bath

  • Hand Soap
  • Bathroom Cleaning Supplies
  • Over the Door Hooks
  • Bathroom Accessories
  • Trash Bin
Extras
  • Decorations
  • Hand Towels
  • Bath Mats

Room

  • Bed Pillows
  • Sheet Set & Comforter
  • School Supplies
  • Calendar/Planner
Extras
  • Mattress Pad & Topper
  • Desk Lamp & Light Bulbs
  • Desk Organizer

Rent a premium mattress through Dormi!

Laundry & Cleaning

  • Hamper
  • Laundry Detergent & Dryer Sheets
  • Vacuum, Broom, Dustpan, Swiffer
  • All-Purpose Cleaner
  • Waste Basket & Trash Bags
Extras
  • Drying Rack
  • Step Stool
  • Iron & Ironing Board

Bedding & Desk

  • Bed Pillows
  • Sheet Set & Comforter
  • School Supplies
  • Calendar/Planner
Extras
  • Mattress Pad & Topper
  • Desk Lamp & Light bulbs
  • Desk Organizer
  • Kitchen & Dining
  • Dishes, Cups, and Utensils
  • Pots and Pans, Cooking
  • Utensils
  • Food
  • Paper Towels
  • Microwave (Oakwood and The Ridge only)
  • Trash Bin & Trash Bags
Extras
  • Brita© & Filters
  • Keurig©

Electronics

  • Surge Protector/Power Strip
  • Alarm Clock
  • Phone Charger
  • Computer
  • Headphones
Extras
  • TV
  • Batteries
  • Printer (non-wireless)

Bath

  • Hand Soap
  • Toilet Paper
  • Bathroom Cleaning Supplies
  • Over the Door Hooks
  • Bathroom Accessories
  • Trash Bin & Trash Bags
Extras
  • Decorations
  • Hand Towels
  • Bath Mats
  • Shower Curtain

Room

  • Upholstered furniture exceeding 24" in length
  • Candles or incense
  • Fireworks/explosives
  • Weapons
  • Pets other than fish
  • Items hanging from ceiling
  • Tapestries
  • Decorative wallpaper exceeding 20% of wall

Kitchen & Dining

  • Toaster oven
  • Open-burner cooking appliances
  • Additional microwave
  • Additional refrigerator

Electronics

  • Extension cords & multiplugs (power strips with an on/off switch are okay)
  • Halogen lamps
  • Wireless printer
  • PA Systems
  • DJ Speakers

Miscellaneous

  • Alcohol and/or alcohol paraphernalia
  • Drugs and or drug paraphernalia
    Drones
  • Hoverboards
  • E-Scooters/bikes

View the Student Handbook for a full, exhaustive list.