✓ The ultimate college packing checklist!

You know you best — pick and choose what you’ll need, and add to the list. The very-bare Cuisine Medical Things I need that essentials Bonus: Each residence hall Air freshener are not on the list includes a full kitchen for Allergy medicine Backpack/book bag students to use! Bandages ______Computer paper Cold and flu medicine ______Clothes (don’t forget socks Coffee maker and underwear) First aid cream Dish soap ______Food First aid kit Dishes (a few bowls, plates and ______School supplies Hand sanitizer at least one microwavable dish) ______Hand Multivitamins/supplements ______Hot air popper (for popcorn!) Over-the-counter Bathroom and pain medication ______“getting ready for Prescription medicine Plastic dish bin ______Sunscreen the day” supplies (for washing dishes) ______Bathrobe Silverware Vaporizer Deodorant Sponge/dish wand sponge ______Face wash Ready for anything ______Floss Documents Cleaning supplies ______Hairbrush/comb and financials (dust cloths, disinfecting ______Hair products wipes, etc.) (gel, mousse, hairspray, etc.) Social Security card/ Duct tape ______Hair dryer/curling iron/ Passport ______(for employment purposes) straightener Flashlight Checks ______Lotion Hanging storage organizer Credit/debit card ______Razor Padlock Shampoo/conditioner Driver’s license (to lock your dresser drawer) ______Shaving cream Emergency contact list Paper towel ______Financial aid documents Shower caddy Rain boots ______Shower sandals Health/dental Suitcase insurance cards ______Soap/body wash Tool kit Toothbrush Umbrella ______Toothpaste Home Winter boots ______Towels Posters + pictures ______Washcloths/loofah Tech ______Laundry Alarm clock ______Bedding Bonus: is free in Chargers (phone, laptop) ______Foam mattress pad residence halls! Earbuds/headphones ______Pillows Clothes hangers Extension cord Pillowcases Clothes iron External hard drive ______Dryer sheets Twin XL sheet set (and an Flash drive ______extra set), 36” x 80” Laundry bag/ Laptop + accessories Your favorite comforter, High efficiency (HE) Power strip quilt or bedspread (required) Removable hanging strips/ Sewing kit hooks remover Things to connect Move-in day tips Safety dos and on with your Leave Packing up don’ts of living » Pack your vehicle the night future roommate these behind before move-in day. on your own The upside of small-space living These items are fire hazards Pack your things in easy- Do … with a roommate is sharing and not allowed in halls. Any » to-transport containers, Do carry your Blugold Card major appliances (roommate item with an open heating like plastic bins or boxes. » assignments are sent in June). element and most appliances (student ID) with you — Try to keep boxes at a everywhere. You will need Talk it over and figure out who’s used for cooking purposes manageable weight to bringing what to share! (except microwaves) make it to access select residence avoid injury and soreness. halls and academic Carpeting — area rug, this list. If you have one, bring buildings, use your meal carpet squares or ✗ » Air conditioner a dolly or moving cart. plan, borrow materials remnant carpet (including portable) They come in handy when from the library and so (12’ x 15’ is recommended ✗ Candles moving. much more! In Towers, Bonus: Some halls have ✗ Remember to bring tools to Chancellors and The Suites, carpeting!) » ✗ help while moving in, like you will use this to access your room. Keep it with you Futon/Couch — Futon ✗ Electric candle warmer a carpet knife, carpet tape, frame less than 80 inches to duct tape, etc. so you don’t get a lock-out fit under lofted bed ✗ Electric griddle charge. ✗ Electric mattress pad Morning of your day Room layout — » Do keep your door locked Watch for self-lofting ✗ Electric skillet » Plan for extra travel time, if you and your roommate instructions with your room ✗ Electric wok just in case. To keep the aren’t home. day running smoothly, it’s assignment! ✗ Fondue pot Do store sensitive important to get there at » Microwave (900 watt or less information and valuables ✗ Fry Daddy your scheduled time. is recommended) in a safe or a locked drawer. ✗ George Foreman grill Eat a healthy breakfast DVD player » Do tape down electrical ✗ Halogen lights and bring granola bars to » cords out of foot’s reach. TV snack on. Moving in can ✗ Halogen make-up mirror Tripping isn’t fun, and it’s Mini-fridge (any dorm size) take a while, and carrying ✗ Incense even less fun if your TV or boxes is no fun on an empty Bonus: You can rent ✗ Indoor/outdoor grill microwave falls with you. one and support your stomach. ✗ Lava/oil lamps hall council at » Wear comfortable shoes Don’t … collegeproducts.com ✗ Pizza and clothes. ✗ Potpourri simmer pot » Don’t abandon your stuff, » Grab some cash in case particularly your laptop. If ✗ Here’s what every Rice cooker you get thirsty while you need to step away for ✗ Roaster oven moving. Water and soda are a few minutes, make sure a dorm has two of ✗ Sandwich maker available for purchase at the friend is there to watch it. front desk in select halls. for you and your ✗ Slowcooker/crock pot » Don’t overload your ✗ Moving in electrical outlets or power roommate ✗ Toaster oven Keep an eye out for parking strips, and never plug a ✓ » power strip into another Chairs ✗ rules and postings to help ✓ Waffle maker power strip. A great rule Desks ✗ find where you need to be. ✓ Wax warmers of thumb is if it feels hot, Dressers » Check in at your hall’s front unplug it. ✓ Mattresses and bed frames desk and get your room access » Don’t microwave metal ✓ Mattress pads (upon request or anything that’s not in some halls) » On move-in day, elevators microwave-safe. ✓ Wastebaskets are limited and available only in select halls. Be » Don’t give your dorm prepared to use the stairs! combination code to other people. That way you won’t » Housing is here to help! get unexpected guests, Housing personnel and whether you’re home student helpers will be or not. on site to answer your questions and help you move in. » Look for Chancellor Jim on move-in day, and follow him on Twitter (@ChancellorJim)!