What to Bring
Pro-Tip: Stick to the Basics!
Please bring only the basic items with you on your Move-In day. During the first few weeks of school, you will be able to determine which additional items you need to get for your room. Here’s a basic packing list to use as a guide:
Personal Items |
Room Supplies |
Appliances / Electronics |
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Bath towels Pillows Twin XL sheets Full XL sheets (or Queen) for One University Place Dental products First Aid kit Hand sanitizer Hangers Medication Shower caddy Shower shoes Soap, shampoo, etc. Umbrella |
Broom Dustpan Mop Plunger Bulletin board Calendar Cleaning supplies Flashlight High Efficiency (HE) laundry detergent Laundry basket Notebooks Pencils, pens Pushpins Reusable dishes/utensils Rug Stapler, tape Tissues, paper towels Wastebasket liners Water filtering pitcher |
Computer Fans Lamp (desk, floor) Laptop lock Lightbulbs Microwave (700 watts or less) Power bank backup for technology Printer (and paper) Single use coffee maker (e.g. Keurig) Small refrigerator (3 cubic ft. or less) Surge protectors (25′ max) Television |
What Not to Bring
Please make sure to leave these items at home, as they are prohibited in all communities. These include:
- Alcohol and other drugs
- Alcohol and/or alcohol paraphernalia, including empty cans, bottles and/or containers for the purpose of room decoration.
- Drugs and drug paraphernalia, including electronic smoking devices used for drug consumption
- Controlled substances that are illegal
- Prescription drugs not prescribed to the person in possession of the drug(s)
- Hookah, cigarettes, cigars, and related items
- Prescription drugs prescribed to the student not in their pharmacy-supplied container
- Ammunition and/or weapons
- Bows and arrows
- Firearms (to include handguns, rifles, and shotguns)
- Martial arts weapons (throwing stars, nunchucks, etc.)
- Paintball guns
- Knives (other than a standard pocketknife)
- Electronic stun devices (taser or similar products)
- Any explosive device to include fireworks
- Air powered weapons (BB or pellet)
- Sling shot, slungshot, etc.
- Blackjack, metallic knuckles
- Razors (other than personal use)
- Any items used for inflicting bodily harm and/or physical damage
- Electrical Appliances- Personal Care and Entertainment
- Electrical items left plugged into outlets such as curling irons and hairdryers
- Plug-in/electric air fresheners
- Space heaters
- Subwoofers
- Amplifiers
- Window or free-standing air conditioners
- Animals/Pets
- Animals/pets are prohibited
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PLEASE NOTE: Emotional support animals (ESA) and service animals are allowed ONLY if registered and approved by the Office of Accessible Education and Resource Center. If approved, animal must be registered prior to bringing it to campus and the student must follow the approved guidelines provided by the Office of Accessible Education and Resource Center .
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- Animals/pets are prohibited
- Cooking Appliances, Including But Not Limited To
- Air fryers
- Crockpots
- Deep fryers
- Electric frying pans/griddles
- Electric skillets
- George Foreman grills/Panni Press
- Hot plates
- Instant pots
- Rice cookers
- Toasters
- Toaster ovens
- Waffle irons
- Any open-coiled appliances and/or related items
- Room Decorations
- Christmas trees and wreaths
- Combustible decorations or combustible light fixtures, including paper lanterns
- Dartboards
- Decorations covering more than ten percent of any wall
- Door decorations other than the name tag provided by the Housing and Residence Life staff
- Signs considered to be property of the government, University, or another’s property
- Wall treatments and adhesives including adhesive dots, Command Strips/wall tape, duct tape, nails, pushpins, heavy-duty shipping tape, mounting putty/wall putty, and transparent tape
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PLEASE NOTE: The prohibited wall treatments and adhesives damage the paint and walls in the residence halls and apartments. (Use push pins or thumbtacks)
- Computer Network Devices/Equipment
- Hubs, switches, and/or wireless internet routers and/or related devices
- Outdoor antennas, including but not limited to satellite dishes
- 3D Printers
- Flammable/Open Flame Items and/or Liquids
- Candles (with or without wick) and/or candle burners/warmers
- Wax warmer
- Compressed gases/tanks
- Flammable liquids
- Incense and/or incense burners/warmers
- Grills, lighter fluid, butane, kerosene, charcoal, torches, and related items
- Lanterns
- Potpourri or simmering pot (electric or with candle)
- Torches
- Any items that create an open flame and/or other gas-operated devices
- Fireworks
- Furniture
- Bed risers which includes, plastic, cement, cinder blocks or other related items to raise or make a bed higher
- Waterbeds
- Recliner chair, futons, etc.
- Lamp, Lights Fixtures, Light Strips
- Incandescent bulbs
- Halogen torchiere lamps and bulbs
- Lava lamps
- LED strip lights with adhesive, rope lights, or related types of lights
- Modified or homemade light fixtures
- Neon sign lights
- Oil burning lamps
- Strobe lights
- Transportation Devices with Lithium-Ion Batteries
- Hoverboards, scooters, skateboards, etc.
- Mopeds or other fuel-powered or motorized vehicles
