What to Bring for Residence Living

Setting up a room in a residence hall is an exciting element of being a new student! Your room will function as many things: a study place, a place to eat, to sleep, and a place to hang out with friends. With so many functions, it’s a great idea to start planning for items you will need in your room. We’ve compiled a list of items that will help make your room your personal place on campus! The list includes essential items as well as items that might make life in a residence hall even more enjoyable.

Sleeping

• Pillows
• Sheets (TwinXL)
• Alarm Clock
• Bedside Caddy
• Comforter
• Eye Mask/Ear Plugs
• White Noise Machine

Relaxation

• Fan Area Rug
• Floor Lamp
• Room Fragrance/Plug-In
• Speakers
• Smart TV
• Board Games
• Gaming System
• Hammock

Eating

• Mini Fridge – 4 cubic feet or less (one per room)
• Plates and Bowls
• Cups and Mugs
• Eating Utensils
• Dish Soap/Towels
• Travel Thermos
• Water Bottle
• Water Pitcher and Filter
• Can Opener
• Chip Clips
• Coffee Pot
• Food Storage

Organization

• Under-bed Storage
• Stacking Drawers
• Show Storage
• Hangers
• Closet Organizer
• Double Closet Rod
• Cap/Purse Organizer
• Drawer Organizer
• Hooks/Command Strips
• Door Mirror

Practical

• Flashlight
• Batteries
• Umbrella
• First Aid Kit
• Basic Tool Kit
• Hot Glue Gun
• Sewing Kit

Cleaning

• Wastebasket
• Trash Bags
• All-Purpose Cleaner
• Clorox Wipes
• Paper Towels
• Small Vacuum
• Sponge
• Toilet Bowl Cleaner (Anderson, Lange Suites, Behrens Suites)
• Toilet Bowl Brush (Anderson, Lange Suites, Behrens Suites)
• Shower Cleaner (Anderson, Lange Suites, Behrens Suites)
• Shower Scrub Brush (Anderson, Lange Suites, Behrens Suites)
• Hand Broom/Dust Pan (Anderson, Lange Suites, Behrens Suites)

Showering

• Shower Curtain (Anderson, Lange Suites)
• Towels/Washcloths
• Loofah
• Shower Caddy
• Toothbrush/Soap Case
• Hair Dryer
• Robe
• Shower Shoes

Study

• Desk Lamp
• Desk Organizers
• Calendar/Planner
• Dry Erase/Bulletin Board
• Surge Protector
• Power Strip
• Laptop Lock
• Laptop Fan/stand

Laundry

• Laundry Basket
• Laundry Hamper
• Detergent/Fabric Softener
• Stain Remover/Pen
• Drying Rack
• Ironing Board and Iron
• Over the Door Towel Rack
• Hand Vacuum

What NOT To Bring

• Candles/Candle Warmers
• Halogen Lamps
• Microwave
• George Foreman Grill
• Space Heater
• Air Conditioners
• Deep Freezer
• Toaster Oven
• Pets