Suggested Items to Bring for New Residents
What To Bring
Bedding
- Standard twin size
- Bed pillows
- Mattress pad
- Mattress topper
- Sheet set
- Comforter
Kitchen & Dining
- Dishes, cups & utensils
- Water bottle
- Food
- Food storage
- Dish soap & sponge
- Brita & filters
- Keurig/coffee maker
Laundry & Cleaning
- Hamper
- Laundry detergent & dryer sheets
- Vacuum, broom & dustpan or Swiffer
- All-purpose cleaner
- Wastebasket
- Trash bags
- Drying rack
- Step stool
- Iron & ironing board
Electronics
- Surge protector/power strip
- Alarm clock
- Phone charger
- TV & coaxial cable
- Headphones
- Video games
- Batteries
- Extra-long phone charger
Room
- Wall coverings/removable wall paper can only be on 20% of a wall per SHU Fire Marshall
- Wall-safe adhesives
- Storage: underbed, stacking or bins
- Hooks: wall & over-the-door styles
- Rug
- Fan
- Picture frames
- Tension rod/curtains
- Toolkit
- Dry erase board
Bath
- Towel set
- Shower tote/caddy
- Flip flops/shower shoes
- Toiletries
- Bathrobe
- Scale
- First-aid kit
Toussaint/Mother Teresa/McGivney & St. Catherine Only
- Cleaning supplies
- Hand soap
- Bath rugs
Desk
- Desk lamp & light bulbs
- School supplies
- Planner
- Computer
- Printer (non-wireless)
What Not To Bring
(Full list is in the University Student Handbook)
Kitchen & Dining
- Toaster oven/air fryers
- Opener burner cooking appliances
- Microwave
- Refrigerator
Room
- Wall coverings/removable wall paper cannot exceed 20% of a wall per SHU Fire Marshall
- Upholstered furniture exceeding 24" in length
- Candles or incense
- Fireworks/explosives
- Weapons
- Pets other than fish
Electronics
- Extension cords
- Halogen lamps
- PA systems & DJ speakers
Miscellaneous
- Alcohol and/or alcohol paraphernalia
- Drugs and/or drug paraphernalia
- Car
- Drones
- Hoverboards
- E-bikes and E-scooters
Please have consideration for your roommate(s) and limit the quantity of items you bring in the fall.