What to Bring for Residence Living
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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
- Area Rug
- Fan
- 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
- Shoe 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
- Toilet Bowl Brush
- Shower Cleaner
- Shower Scrub Brush
- Hand Broom/Dustpan
Showering
- Shower Curtain & Liner
- 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