Pack Your Bags

Ready to move into your room? Excellent—check out our suggestions for things you’ll want to bring for your residential community, your classes, and your new life on campus!
students and parents carry cases and boxes along a sidewalk outside a residence hall

Below is a short list of packing items that students find helpful in preparing for Residence Hall move-in. 

Please be sure to refer to the Room and Apartment Guides linked below for more information, as many traditional home appliances are not permitted in the residence halls and apartments for fire safety. If you have any questions, feel free to reach out to our office!

Packing List

  • Comforter and/or Blanket
  • Pillows/ Throw Pillows
  • Mattress pad
  • Foam topper-for extra comfort
  • Twin XL sheets (review bed dimensions)
  • Clothes hangers
  • Laundry bag/basket
  • Laundry detergent, fabric softener and stain remover
  • Shoes, sneakers, or hiking boots
  • Snow boots
  • Socks
  • Underwear
  • Shirts
  • Pants, Shorts, Belts
  • Sleeping clothes
  • Warm clothes- jacket/hoody/sweatpants/gloves etc.
  • Rain gear
  • Professional attire- blazers/dress shirts/ties/etc.
  • Toothbrush/toothpaste
  • Shampoo/soap
  • Shower shoes
  • Deodorant
  • Combs/brush
  • Self-care products
  • Glasses case/ contacts and contact solution
  • Personal Medication
  • Towels
  • Pens and pencils
  • Notebooks
  • Binders/folders
  • Sticky notes
  • Paper clips/stapler
  • Scissors
  • Markers/highlighters
  • Ruler
  • Desk organizer
  • Printer paper and ink (if you decide to bring a printer)
  • Notecards
  • Cash
  • Bank card
  • Passport/ID
  • Prescription medication
  • Health insurance card
  • First aid kit
  • Flashlight and batteries
  • Umbrella
  • Cards/ small board games
  • Water bottle
  • Watch
  • Cups or mugs
  • Cutlery
  • Basic cooking supplies (each hall has a small kitchen)
Other Considerations and What Not to Bring

The Following Guides outline additional information including what not to bring