2012-2013

The Long List:

• Touch-tone telephone and cord
• Toiletries
• Any necessary medication
• Sewing kit
• Refrigerator (4.5 cubic feet or smaller)
• Coffeemaker/hotpot (must have automatic shutoff)
• Recreational equipment (rackets, etc.)
• Message/memo board
• Alarm clock/clock radio
• Backpack
• Music (stereo/radio)/MP3 player
• Container for shower accessories
• Throw rug
• Shower footwear       
• Umbrella
• Laundry basket/bag   
• Desk lamp
• Laundry drying rack
• Flashlight and batteries
• Laundry detergent/fabric softener
• Screwdriver
• Blankets
• Clothes hangers
• Pillows/pillow cases
• Tape/scissors/markers/stapler
• Bedspread
• Crates for storage
• Mattress pad/cover
• Tissues
• Two sets of sheets (standard twin-size)
• First aid kit - bandages, aspirin, etc.
• Towels/washcloths
• Pictures
• Iron/ironing board
• Stamps
• Plants
• Key chain
• Camera
• Television
• Dishes/silverware
• Computer
• Dish soap
• Broom/electric broom               
• Surge protector and/or a multi-power strip with circuit breaker
• An adequate wardrobe - clothing for a wide range of temperatures

Please Do Not Bring (The Short List):

These things are not permitted in residence:

• Refrigerator larger than 4.5 cubic feet
• Air conditioner
• Incense
• Electric/Portable heater
• Heat lamp
• Pets (except freshwater fish in tanks 10 gallons or smaller)
• Halogen bulbs (including halogen/octopus lamps)
• Candles
• Microwave oven
• Extension cords that do not have surge-protected power strips
• Resistance appliances (except irons, hairdryers and vaporizers/humidifiers which must be equipped with an automatic shut-off feature)
• Loft or other structure-altering item (including anything used to raise furniture off the floor)
• Personally owned furniture of the types already provided by the university
• Drapes (unless they are flame resistant according to NYS fire code and you can prove it)
• Personal microwaves/convection ovens

These restrictions are solely for the health, safety and security of all students.

Please Remember:

• Closet and storage space is limited and may have to be shared with other students.
• Washers and dryers are available on campus in all residence halls. Cost of use is included in your residence hall room.
• Cooking appliances such as toasters, hot plates and toaster ovens are permitted, but can be used only in designated kitchenette areas. University-owned microwaves are available in the residence halls for use by students. 
• Practice or performance on musical instruments must not disturb other residents. The use of electronically amplified or percussion musical instruments is prohibited in rooms or common areas.