What to Bring to College
What should you bring to college?We offer this list of suggestions, put together by students.
Personal Items
- Soap, shampoo, etc.
- Toothpaste and toothbrush
- Shower caddy/ basket
- Shower shoes/ sandals
- Bath towels
- First-aid kit
- Medicine (Tylenol, Advil, etc.)
- Clothing (fall/ winter) - Remember there is a limited amount of space
- Clothes hangers
- Plastic bin for clothes
- Fans
- Desk lamp
- Sticky hooks
- Surge protectors (for plugging in electronic equipment)
- Extension cords
- Alarm clock
- Tissues, paper towels
- Waste basket
- Plastic garbage bags
- Laundry detergent
- Laundry basket
- Computer (see Laptop Purchase Program)
- Printer and paper
- Light bulbs
- Pencils, pens, notebooks
- Stapler, tape
- Thumbtacks
- Tool kit
- MP3 player/ CD player
- Blank CDs/ thumb drive
- Headphones
- Batteries
- Camera
- Pillows
- Extra-long sheets
- Egg crate (for storage)
- Mattress pad
- Comforter
- Small refrigerator
- Microwave oven
- Paper towels
- Plates
- Plastic utensils
- Snacks
- Soda, juice and/or bottled water
- Discuss with your roommates who will bring the microwave, the TV, rug, futon, etc. You may not want (or have room for) three or four of the same things around the room.
- Find out the dimensions of your room online to see whether or not you will have room for a couch or a futon.
- Don't spend lots of money on things for your room. They will get a lot of use over the year and you may end up throwing them away.
- Make sure your clothes are machine washable. The last thing you are going to want to do is run to the dry cleaner every week.
- Bring something dressy in case you are invited to a last-minute event. You never know!
- Check out the Student Handbook online to make sure what items are not permitted in the residence halls