ON-CAMPUS LIVING: WHAT TO BRING (packing list) Set yourself up for success by bringing what you need to start the year off right. The lists below are suggestions for what you may use most often while at Virginia Tech. We also noted items that violate fire safety policy and should be left at home. Contact Housing and Residence Life with any specific questions about what to bring with you.

Linens Classroom Supplies (con’t) Bath towels Paper Washcloths Folders Bedding and blankets Pens, pencils, markers Pillows Index cards Pillow cases Stapler Mattress pad Scissors Sheets, for both warm and cold weather Post-it notes

Miscellaneous Electronics and Appliances Any necessary prescription medications Surge protectors Emergency contact numbers Cell phone and charger A first-aid or emergency kit Laptop and needed cables Musical instruments DVD or BluRay player Sports equipment Television Camera Lamps Tool kit Printer Posters, decorations, etc. Flash drives Command strips or utility hooks Small fridge (no larger than 4.5 cubic feet in capacity) Toiletries and Hygiene Coffee makers or tea pot with covered coil Toothbrush Clothing iron Shampoo/conditioner Small microwave (1,000 watts or less) Moisturizer Shaving creams and razors Cooking and Food Make-up Dishes and utensils Combs, brushes, blow-dryers, or Microwavable containers straighteners Cups Tissues Mugs Toilet paper Water pitcher or purifier Deodorant Microwaveable pasta (like Easy Mac or Ramen Noodles) Classroom Supplies Granola Bars Binders Cereal Composition books

Cooking and Food (con’t) Money and Documents Fruit snacks ATM card Trail mix Check book Bread Credit cards We recommend snacks that have a good shelf life. Cash Fruit, vegetable, or dairy products should be kept in a Birth certificate/Social Security card small refrigerator. Driver's license Passport Laundry and Cleaning Supplies We recommend a lock-box or small safe for keeping Laundry detergent personal information and items secure. Laundry bag or collapsible hamper Fabric softener Dryer sheets ITEMS THAT VIOLATE FIRE POLICIES (do not bring) Quarters for laundry machines • Candles Broom/vacuum • Plug-in air fresheners Garbage bags • Incense Garbage can • Electric blankets Paper towels • Electric stoves Sponges • George Foreman-type grills Glass cleaner • Halogen lamps • Surface cleaner Toasters or toaster ovens • Air conditioners Disinfectant spray • Space heaters

• Hot plates

• Any open-coiled appliance