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Moving In - What To Bring

Please see: room styles for details on what is provided and room sizes

SINGLES & SUITES

  • High quality power bars, NOT regular extension cords. Plugging several items into one regular extension cord is UNSAFE and will trip the breaker in your unit.  
  • Blankets
  • Linens (double beds in suites; single beds in single style rooms)  
  • Pillows
  • Clothes, bathrobe and slippers, shoes, shoe racks, hangers
  • Clock radio with alarm
  • Hair dryer and toiletries, bring flips flops for showers if you are in the single style rooms, as well as small free standing mirrors.  
  • Towels, bathroom tote or basket for carrying items
  • Health card, identification, medication
  • Supplies, reference books, dictionary, thesaurus, calculator, green painters tape to hang posters (the only acceptable method of putting things on the walls)
  • Computer, ethernet cable
  • Portable, small sound system, no subwoofers or bass speakers
  • Microwaveable dishes, cups, cutlery
  • A broom with dust pan
  • Laundry basket, laundry detergent, etc.
  • TV, decorative items
  • Small new throw rugs (no old rugs allowed)
  • Plastic containers for dry cereals (to prevent rodents/pests)
  • Water bottles
  • Induction-friendly pots and pans if you intend to use the full kitchen. (The easiest way to know if cookware will work on an induction cooktop is to put a magnet on the bottom, turn it upright, and give it a little shake. If the magnet slides off easily, that pot/pan can't be used with an induction cooktop.)

SUITES ONLY  (in addition to the above) 

  • Shower curtain (54 in. x 78 in.)
  • Only small cooking appliances with auto shutoffs that do not create smoke or steam (coffee pots, kettles, slow cookers, rice cookers, air fryers, instant pots) are permitted in suite-style kitchenettes or lounges.
  • Dish pan, dish rack, garbage bags
  • Large free standing mirror
  • Suite style residents must supply their own toilet paper
  • Cleaning supplies (small vacuum, dish detergent , toilet brush,  all purpose GREEN APPROVED cleaning detergent, sponges, j-cloths, mop. broom, dustpan)
  • If you want to make your room more like home, you may want to bring a desk lamp, small free standing bookshelf or table for TV. 
  • We recommend you also bring a bath mat.
  • Please refer to the furnishings section in the Residence Handbook to ensure what you are bringing is following the furnishing guidelines.

EMERGENCY KIT FOR ALL RESIDENTS:

We recommend you bring the following just in case of emergency situations: 

  • Flashlight with extra batteries
  • Medicine, including general pain reliever
  • Thermometer, hot water bottle
  • Face Mask and gloves (in case of flu outbreak)
  • Hand sanitizer

What NOT To Bring

  • Microwave ovens
  • Fridges (Full-sized fridges are supplied in all suites. Mini-fridges are available for rent to students assigned to single and semi-suite room types at https://coldexrents.com/. Students may not supply their own fridges.)
  • Large stereo/sound systems
  • Hammer, nails or hooks with sticky tape
  • Pets of any kind (including fish, reptiles and insects)
  • Weapons & other illegal devices such as fireworks, BB or paint ball guns, swords or "toy replicas" of such items etc.
  • Furniture recovered in fabric (prevention against potential pest issues)
  • Candles or incense, lanterns etc.
  • Cooking appliances such as griddles, George Foreman type grills, hot plates, toaster overs, deep fryers, induction stove tops, and any cooking appliance that does not have auto shut off, and/or creates smoke or steam.
  • Large volume alcohol containers - bubbas, kegs, Texas Mickey's etc. and beer funnels