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What to Bring

Quick Links: Bed and Bath, Clothing, Cooking and Cleaning, Electronics, Extras, School Supplies, What NOT to Bring, Apartment Packing, Residence Hall Furniture

Here are some suggestions for what to bring with you when you move-in. Living on-campus often means sharing space, so it is important to be thoughtful about what you decide to bring. It's a good idea to contact your roommate before you buy some items. Space is limited, so there is no need to waste it by having duplicates. Items marked with a ** below are some of things we suggest you consult on.

Finally - a move-in tip. Most of the residence halls and on-campus apartments do not have elevators. So, to make move-in go more smoothly, it's better to pack many small boxes that one person can easily handle rather than a few huge boxes that it takes a team to lift. Your back will thank us!

Bed and Bath

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Clothing

Closet and drawer space is at a premium when you live on-campus so don't bring your entire wardrobe! Plan your clothing choices around what you will actually be doing on a daily basis and then supplement with a few "special occasion" items. For example, you'll do a lot of walking from class to class, so you'll probably wear tennis shoes most days. Plus you'll want your clothes to be comfortable and easy to care for (remember you're doing your own laundry). Most students find that jeans, t-shirts and sweatshirts are wardrobe staples. That said; do remember to bring a few nice outfits / dresses / suites for interviews, presentations and other formal events. Along with the typical clothing items (pants/shorts, shirts/sweaters, socks, underwear) here are a few items not to forget:

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Cooking and Cleaning

If you live in the residence halls, you will be required to have a meal plan (except Wallace Hall), so we hope you will be eating most of your large meals in one of the dining centers. Even so, there will still be times when you want to prepare a small meal or snack in your room. Mac and cheese anyone? Frederiksen Court and SUV apartments have full kitchens, so residents of these areas should review our Apartment Packing section.

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Electronics

Most of these electronic items aren't really necessary, but they sure make life fun! Whatever electronics you do bring, remember that bigger and louder ARE NOT better when living on-campus. When possible try to combine items. For example, an alarm clock that is also a radio and plays MP3s or an all-in-one TV-DVR system. Remember, ** means you might want to check with your roommate(s).

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Extras

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School Supplies

You will most certainly need some items that are specific to your major, but here are some general items not to forget:

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What NOT To Bring

While the above items are suggestions, the following items are rules. Bringing these items into on-campus housing is a violation of the Policy Handbooks and may result in administrative charges and disciplinary action. If an item is marked with a ##, the policy differs in Frederiksen Court and SUV, so residents of these areas should review our Apartment Packing section.

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Apartment Packing

If your assignment is to the Frederiksen Court or SUV apartments, you will need to bring some kitchen and bathroom items that aren't on the above lists (such as cookware, additional place setting and groceries). You may also make some different decisions about the quantity of what you bring. Here are some of the things to keep in mind as you move in to your apartment:

Frederiksen Court Apartments

SUV Apartments

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Residence Hall Furniture

The DOR provides furniture in student rooms that is meant for long term use. We ask that you treat it with care so that you and others may enjoy it. Our furniture, like our buildings, varies in type and style. In some halls, furniture is built-in while in others it is free-standing. Some rooms are carpeted; some rooms have tile or wood floors. Beds may be lofted, bunked or "on the floor." Refer to specific hall and house pages for more information.

Typical residence hall furnishings include:

You may bring additional furniture, such as a chair or couch/futon, but space is limited, so you may wish to check with your roommate(s) first. Empty and/or filled kegs are not allowed as room furniture. Waterbeds and hot tubs are not permitted, nor are traffic / street signs without proof of purchase.

Many students choose to maximize the space in their rooms by building lofts. Please refer to our Lofts & Bunks section for details about this option.