What to Bring for a Townhouse/Apartment
What not to bring is equally as important as what to bring. Therefore, students, especially freshmen, are strongly encouraged not to bring everything on move-in day that they think they might need during the course of the year. Parents' Weekend and scheduled holidays provide additional opportunities to bring back personal items.
Clothes
In addition to what you normally would wear everyday, here are a few clothing not to forget:
- Everyday wear
- One or two dressy outfits and shoes for more formal affairs
- Work-out clothes and shoes
- Bathing suit
- Light jacket
- Rainwear
- Winter coat and accessories (for the cold winter months)
- Shower shoes
Bedroom
Students should consult with their roommate(s) about who is bringing what. Rooms will not accommodate multiple TVs, stereos, or other large items. The following is a list of suggested, not required, items.
- Comforter/bedspread
- Pillow
- Bed linens for an extra long twin bed
- Clothes hangers
- Poster putty for hanging up decorations
- Plastic containers with tight lids for storing snacks, detergent, etc. under beds or on top of wardrobe/closet (stackable containers are also good)
- Headphones (so your music does not bother others)
- U.L.-approved power strip
- Desk lamp or bed lamp
- Small TV
- DVD Player
- Stereo or speakers for your computer
- Hair dryer
- Alarm clock
Living Room
- Medium Sized Television (25"-37")
- VCR/DVD Player
- Video Game System
- Decorations
- Poster putty for hanging up decorations
- Cable cord
- Lamps
- Extension Cords
- End/Coffee Table
- One Additional Couch/Futon for the Townhouse/Apartment
Kitchen
- Pots, Pans, and baking sheets
- Dishes
- Flatware
- Cutting Knives
- Kitchen Utensils (i.e. Spatula, can opener)
- Cups and Mugs
- Coffee Maker
- Microwave
- Toaster or Toaster Oven
- Measuring Cups and Spoons
- Pot Holders
- Salt and Pepper shakers
- Dish Drainer
- Dish towles
- Sponges
- Dish Soap
- Trash barrel
- Trash Bags
Bathroom
- Bath Mats
- Rubber Mat for Tub/Shower
- Shower Organizer
- Soap Dish
- Toilet Paper
- Tissues
- Toilet Scrub Brush
- Wastebasket
Personal Care
Students will be sharing bathrooms with their housemates and laundry facilities with Townhouse/Apartment community.
- Bathrobe
- Shower shoes
- Towels, washcloths
- Soap and/or body wash
- Shampoo
- Shaving cream and razors
- Facial tissues
- Band-Aids
- Cold or allergy medicine
- Prescription medicines
- Aspirin/Advil
- Trash Barrel
- Cleaning Supplies
Laundry Supplies
- Laundry basket/bag
- Laundry detergent
- Dryer sheets
Cleaning Supplies
- Paper Towels
- Glass Cleaner
- Multi-Surface cleaner
- Broom
- Dust Pan
- Duster
- Vacuum Cleaner
- Dish Soap
- Sponges
- Toilet Bowl Cleaner
- Toilet Brush
- Shower Cleaner
School Supplies
- Computer (Laptop, with lock, recommended)
- Storage device (CD/RW or memory stick) for the computer labs
- Binders, folders, paper, pens, pencils
- Dictionary, thesaurus
- Backpack/book bag
- Calculator
- Personal planner
Good Things to Have
Think about your daily activities and hobbies and bring what you need.
- Access to money (e.g. bank account, bankcard, credit card, etc.)
- Cell Phone and Charger
- Umbrella
- Key ring
- Camera
- Batteries
- Flashlight
- Sports/recreation equipment (also available for check-out at the Rec-Plex)
- Snacks for your room
What NOT to Bring
The following items are not permitted in the residence halls and several are not permitted in the townhouses or apartments. Unapproved items will be confiscated and result in a discussion with residence life staff. Repeat offenses will result in referral for student conduct review and action. Questions about specific items should be directed to the Office of Residence Life. This list is not meant to be all-inclusive.
- Multiple Couches/Futons (he University does not provide additional storage)
- Halogen bulbs and/or lamps
- Hotplates
- "George Foreman" or similar-type grills
- Propane/Charcoal Grills
- Mini-fridges
- Mercury thermometers
- Candles/Incense
- Pets (other than fish in a container no more than 10 gallons)
- Waterbeds
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