What to Bring

Moving to college will go smoothly with the proper planning. You'll find the lists below useful for planning, shopping, and packing. There are many ways to customize your space with bedding, lamps, accessories and more. You can learn more about your room's standard features and amenities by visiting your respective residential community page. Visit our Residence Halls page to locate your personal community page.

Move-In Tip: Students are strongly encouraged to clearly identify their assigned building and room number on all personal belongings for Move-In Day to ensure our #USAMoveIn volunteers are able to transport student belongings to the correct room.

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Keep in mind you may not need every item on this list. For some, a shower caddy is essential while others will not see it as a necessity. The included items are here to serve as a guide in creating your personal "what to bring" list. It may be helpful to discuss some of these items with your roommate or suitemate (if applicable), as it may not be necessary for both of you to bring every item.

Sleeping	Making it Your Home
Bed Linens (check your Housing Contract Status for your Bed Size)	Posters, photographs, and other decorations Standard size shower curtain (78” length in Stokes Hall)
Comforter and/or Duvet Cover Mattress pad / Blanket / Pillow(s) Alarm Clock	Area rug Lamp/light bulbs Harmless varieties of fish (only pet allowed)
	Looking Your Best
Eating	Bathrobe / Shower Caddy
Microwave (only provided in Delta 6)	Rain jacket / Rain boots / Umbrella
Favorite snacks and drinks (non-alcoholic)	Towels / Washcloths (at least 2 sets)
Dish soap and towels	Shampoo, Conditioner, Soap, Deodorant, etc.
Coffee Maker	Clothes hamper / Laundry bag / Clothes hangers
Kitchen supplies, including plates, cups, bowls, utensils, can opener, chip clips, Ziploc bags, and storage containers Food for quick and easy meals in your room (breakfast bars, sandwiches, Easy Mac, Ramen noodles, microwave meals, etc.)	Clothing, shoes, outerwear, and accessories (You won't have room for your entire wardrobe, but you can trade your warm weather clothing for your cold weather clothing at fall break or Thanksgiving and then trade back at Spring Break or another trip home.) Keep some transitional clothing on hand at all times for sudden changes in the weather.
Studying
Computer (with original software)	Electronics
School Supplies (binders, pens, notebooks)	Camera / Batteries
Printer, printer paper, and ink cartridges	UL Approved Power Strips/Surge protectors (extension cords are not allowed)
Cleaning	Cable splitter (if both roommates are bringing a TV)
Garbage Can / Bags (main room and bathroom)	Wireless Router (see recommended product)
Paper Towels / Toilet Paper / Hand Soap	DVD or Blue Ray player/Music player/headphones
Vacuum / Broom / Dust Pan / Mop / Toilet Brush	Television (and a coaxial cable)
Iron (with auto-shut-off) / Small Ironing Board
Cleaning Supplies (disinfecting wipes, air freshener, sponges, etc.)	Miscellaneous First Aid Kit / Sewing Kit
Laundry supplies (high efficiency [HE] detergent, fabric softener, stain removers, lint brush, laundry marking pen, drying rack, etc.)	Storage Bins - for under your bed/in your closet (30” maximum height under adjustable bed without lofting) Flashlight

LEAVE AT HOME For the safety of all residents, please do not bring the following items. In addition, please remember that you may not plug multiple power strips together, alter smoke detectors, or remove furniture from the room. Please note: The following is NOT an exhaustive list of prohibited items. For a complete list, please visit our Community Standards page.

Alcoholic Beverages	Hot Plates or Toaster Ovens
Weapons (real or replicas)	Potpourri or Scented Oil Warmers
Outdoor Grills/Charcoal	Halogen Lamps or Space Heaters
Extension Cords or Multi-plug adaptors	Pets, except for harmless varieties of fish
Candles, Incense, or Fireworks	Hoverboards
Controlled Substances or Drug Paraphernalia, Hunting Bows, Air Guns, or Paint Ball Guns	Lofted beds (unless rented through the vendor that meets University safety criteria)

What to Bring

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