“Anytime students are talking with their families about what they're learning, that really pleases me.”
Humanities Assistant Professor Margaret Wiley
office of residential education
What To Bring
It is easy to overlook all the little things that are found at home. The following list has been developed over the years by students and parents.
Bathroom Supplies
- Basket or net to hold supplies
- Brush, comb, hair ornaments, etc.
- Cosmetics
- Deodorant
- First Aid Kit (i.e. band aids, aspirin, etc.)
- Mouthwash
- Personal hygiene aids
- Razors
- Shower shoes
- Toothbrush/toothpaste
Bedding and Linens
- Blankets/comforters
- Pillows
- Extra Long fitted twin sheets (80")
- Towels, washcloths
Cleaning Supplies
- Dish soap
- Dustpan/brush
- Dusting/cleaning cloths
Desk Supplies
- Address book/list
- Cellophane tape
- Desk drawer organizer tray
- Dictionary and thesaurus
- Markers
- Ruler
- Scissors
Electrical Supplies
- 3-pronged wall socket adapter with 2 prongs
- Extension cord
- Outlet strip/surge suppressor for computer
- Reading light
- Table/floor lamp (overhead fluorescent lights are supplied)
- Flashlight/batteries (in case of power outage, candles are NOT permitted)
Laundry Supplies
- Bleach
- Clothes hamper/laundry bag
- Detergent
- Fabric softener
- Stain remover
- Iron
Storage Needs
- Milk crates
- Over-door clothes hooks
- Overnight travel bag
- Wastebasket
Tools, Etc.
- Batteries
- Can opener
- Hammer
- Masking tape
- Needle/thread
- Screwdriver
- Thumb tacks
Wall Decor
- Calendar
- Cork memo board
- Curtain/rod & hooks
- Snapshots
- Posters, thumb tacks to hang them
- Wipe-off memo board and marker for door
What NOT To Bring
Items that violate Fire Safety policies
- Candles
- Incense and incense burners
- Cooking appliances with exposed heating elements such as hot-pots and coffee pots
- Flammable light covers
- Halogen lamps
- Any pets other than fish
- Large furniture that you won't be able to take home at the end of the year (summer storage is limited!)
