What To Bring
Things to Bring - 2009-2010
The Long List
- Touchtone telephone and cord
- Toiletries
- Any necessary medication
- Sewing Kit
- Refrigerator (4.5 cubic feet or smaller)
- Address Book
- Recreational equipment (racquets, etc.)
- Message/Memo board
- Alarm clock/Clock radio
- Dictionary/Thesaurus
- 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/Wash cloths
- Pictures
- Iron/Ironing board
- Stamps
- Plants
- Key chain
- Camera/Film
- 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 heater
- Heat lamp
- Pets (of any kind)
- 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 of 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)
These restrictions are solely for the health, safety and security of all students.
Please Remember That
- 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, popcorn poppers and toaster ovens are permitted but can only be used in designated kitchenette areas. University-owned microwaves and convection ovens are available in the residence halls for use by students. Personal microwaves/convection ovens are not permitted.
- 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.
Moving into a residence hall is quite the experience. You may have your own room at home, but moving into a residence hall is a different story. Your room is now your home away from home.
It can be difficult to remember everything that you will need to bring with you. This list is designed to help you as you pack. It is highly recommended that you contact your roommate as soon as you can so that you both can determine who will bring certain items. Don't worry, if you forget anything stores such as Target, Wal-Mart, Office Max, and the Fashion Outlet mall are less than five minutes from campus!