What to Bring to College
Electrical Needs Laundry
Study Light

Clothes Basket or Bag

(Halogen lights are not allowed) Detergent/Softener
Telephone Iron & Small Ironing Board
Alarm Clock Drying Rack
Fan Hangers
Radio/MP3 Player Mending Kit
Power Strip (multi-outlet strip w/ built-in fuse) Quarters
Extension Cords Study Aides
Small Vacuum Cleaner or Dust Buster Computer and Printer
Linens Dictionary/Thesaurus
Sheets/Blankets Writing Utensils
Pillows Pencil Sharpener
Comforter Loose leaf Paper
Towels/Washcloths Computer Paper
Dish Cloths Stapler, Tape, Ruler, Scissors
Personal Needs Calculator
Small Bucket for Toiletries Miscellaneous
Make-Up Mirror Backpack/Book bag
Curling Iron/Blow Dryer (1500 Watts or Less) Rain Gear
Razor/Shaving Cream Flashlight
Soap Can Opener
Shampoo/Conditioner Cups/Eating Utensils
Deodorant Stationary/Envelopes/Stamps
Contact Lens Cleaning Kit Batteries
Aspirin Camera/Film
Thermometer (digital, not mercury) TV/DVD Player
First Aid Kit Small Microwave (no larger than 1.0 cubic ft., 1050 watts, one per room)
Kleenex Small Refrigerator (no larger than 1.7 cubic ft., no greater than 1.1 amps or 200 watts, one per room)
Bathrobe/Slippers/Shower Shoes Swimsuit/Towel
Prescription Medication Bicycle and Lock
Decorations Sports Equipment
Throw Rugs/Carpet Photographs of Family/Friends
Pins/Thumb Tacks/Fun-Tac Plastic Containers with Lids to store snacks
Door Message Board  
Curtains/Curtain Rods (Spring Loaded)  
Posters/Prints/Plants  

DO NOT BRING:

  • Pets
  • Weights
  • Candles/Oil Lamps
  • Lanterns/Incense (no open flames)
  • Hot Plates or other appliances with exposed heating coils.
  • S' mores Makers
  • Hot Pots/Coffee makers without an indicator light
  • Alcohol
  • Halogen Lights
  • Hair Dryers higher than 1500 watts
  • Water Dispenser that includes a heater

Highly Recommended you NOT BRING:

Video game systems such as: 

  • Nintendo
  • Play Station
  • X-Box
  • Wii

Some students find the temptation of these too strong to resist playing at the expense of their grades.