Recommended List of Items

College is often the first time a young person moves out on their own. It can be difficult to know what you will need. Here is a list of some things to consider for life in the dorms.

You will have the opportunity to visit the supermarket in the first few days after you arrive, and you should only travel with the items you will need until then.

University Housing Will Provide You With

  • Bed and mattress
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Closet or wardrobe
  • Dresser or chest of drawers
  • Wireless Internet or Ethernet connection
  • Cable TV connection

Things You May Want

For Yourself

  • Bookbag
  • A planner
  • Water bottle
  • Headphones
  • Breakfast or snack bars

For Your Room

  • Cell phone charger
  • Alarm clock
  • Flashlight and batteries
  • Basic cleaning supplies
  • Clothes hangers
  • Closet curtain and tension rod (Humphreys, Pomfret, Reid & Yocum) Closets are 48” wide and 96” high
  • Extension Cord with extra outlets and surge protection
  • Desk Lamp (no halogen bulbs)
  • First Aid Kit
  • Trash can and liners

Bathroom & Shower Stuff

  • Bathrobe
  • Shower sandals
  • Towels
  • Shower caddy
  • Toothbrush case
  • Soap case
  • Toilet paper (Maple Hill Halls & the Northwest Quad)

Kitchen Items

  • Coffee Maker/Keurig®*
  • Microwaves and Refrigerators:
    1. Refrigerators must not exceed 3.2 cubic feet and is an Energy Star™ compliant.
    2. Refrigerators must be emptied, defrosted and unplugged during winter break. This includes Micro-fridge units.
    3. Residents are limited to one refrigerator per room.
    4. Microwave ovens (one per room) must not exceed 0.7 cubic feet.
  • Microwave Safe Plates & Bowls
  • Silverware

Laundry Supplies

  • Detergent (exception: “3-in-1” laundry sheets are prohibited)
  • Dryer sheets
  • Laundry bag or basket
  • Portable iron (must include an automatic shut-off feature) & mini ironing board

Linens

  • Mattress Pad
  • Sheets
  • Pillow(s), Pillow Case(s)
  • Blanket(s), Comforter

Don’t forget to add some of your own personal touches to your room.