Bedding
- Bedspread
- Mattress pad
- Pillow/pillowcases
- Sheets (twin – extra long)
- Blankets
- Quilts
- Egg crate pad
- Decorative memorabilia such as stuffed animals special pillows/blankets
Laundry
- Detergent (smaller container for carrying soap to laundry room if desired)
- Dryer sheets
- Laundry bag/basket
- Spot remover
- Wrinkle free spray
Cleaning Items
- Small broom (vacuums available in every residence hall)
- Air freshener
- Lysol disinfectant spray
- Rags
- Wood cleaner/polish
- Countertop cleaner
- Disinfecting cleaning wipes
Your Room
Desk Decor
- Phone
- Computer/printer
- Notecards (colored and white)
- Post-it notes
- Paperclips, Rubberbands, tacks
- Pens, pencil caddy
- Tape (scotch, masking, duct)
- Envelopes (don’t forget stamps)
- Stapler/staples
- Paper (scratch, writing, computer)
- Folders/Notebooks
- Cable cord
- Power strips
- Extension cords
- Colored markers
- Highlighters
- Color crayons
- Construction paper
- Poster board
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Whiteout
- Calendar (desk or wall)
- Study lamp
The Dresser
- Alarm clock
- Shelf baskets
- Hand mirror
- Full-length mirror
- Book ends
- Tissues
- Jewelry box
- First-aid kit
- Small sewing kit
- Various general tools (also available at the front desk)
- Plants
- Misc. memorabilia
Looking at the Wall
For hanging things on walls: poster squares for plasters walls OR push pins for sheet rock walls (ask your RA for help)!
- Bulletin board
- Whiteboard with dry erase markers (also consider one for your door!)
- Posters
- Pictures
- Art work
- Christmas lights/rope lights
The Closet
- Extra hangers
- Shoe rack
- Hanging shelf
- Storage bins/tubs
Furniture Items
- Tension rod & curtains/valance for the room window (for an extra level of privacy and to add decor)
- Carpet-available in some hall dorms
- Futon/couch–full length sheets to cover any spills!
- Chairs, ottomans
- Lamp
- Fan (large and small)
- Metal/fire retardant wastebasket
- Microwave
The Bathroom
- Bathrobe
- Slippers/shower sandals
- Bath/hand towels
- Washcloths
- Shower Caddy – (for toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo, razor, etc)
- Any other toiletries you need
Cooking Items
- kitchen located on each residential floor
- Cooking/eating utensils
- Dishes/plates/glasses mugs
- Spatula
- Measuring spoons/cups
- Pitcher
- Sauce pan
- Cake pan
- Baking pan
- Hot pot
- Coffeemaker
- Small refrigerator – 4.8 cubic feet is the maximum size
- Microwave
- Toaster (use permitted only in kitchen area)
- Small electric grill (use permitted only in kitchen area)
The Leisure Hours
Indoor
- Games/cards
- Television (with a coax cable to connect to room’s cable TV network)
- Journal/Diary
Outdoor
- Car/Motorcycle
- Bike
- Fishing/Hunting items
- Personal Athletic Equipment — (football, tennis racket, glove, rollerblades, etc.)
- Running shoes
- Sled
- Ice skates
- Skis/Snowboard