Suggested Packing List Linens Food Items • 2 sets of twin sheets (all beds need extra long, 36”x80”, • hot pot to heat water or coffee maker except Simmons Hall-regular twin 36”x72”) • water filter pitcher • 1 blanket • microwave popcorn • 1 bedspread/duvet cover with comforter • Top Ramen • pillow • mac ‘n cheese • mattress pad • mug, cup, bowl, plate, silverware • egg crate foam pad/feather bed topper • extra pillows/back rest Electronic Equipment • throw blanket • sleeping bag (for retreats) • DVDs, VHS tapes, CDs • 2 sets of towels • computer/printer (laptops preferred by students) • Beach towel • cell phone • alarm clock Personal Items • stereo • USB Flash Drive, to back up documents and take to • Bible computer lab, etc. • shower caddy • surge protector/s • shower shoes • coaxial cable for cable TV • toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, bath soap, shampoo, • extension cords hair dryer, etc.) • slippers Office Supplies • robe • vitamins • reference books: dictionary, thesaurus and commentaries • scissors Room organization • ruler • stapler • plastic hangers • hole punch • shoe organizer • colored pencils • storage drawers to fit under bed or on top of wardrobes • regular pencils/pens • bookshelf • rubber bands • paper clips Cleaning & Laundry • printer paper • glue (sticks, rubber cement, Elmer’s) • laundry basket or bag (laundry facilities are located in • dry erase markers & board (for friends to leave each wing, cottage, etc.) messages) • laundry supplies (detergent, fabric softener sheets, spot • tape (scotch and duct) spray, bleach) • stamps • money to purchase laundry card • assortment of birthday cards and thank you cards • bathroom cleaning supplies • thumbtacks/pushpins (for bulletin boards, not walls) • cleaning supplies • address list Room Décor Miscellaneous • 2 lamps-one for bed and one for desk (no halogen lamps) • mini tool kit (little hammer, screw drivers, tape measure, • poster putty etc.) • pictures/posters • sewing kit • mirror-for make up • first aid kit • full length mirror • musical instruments • seat cushion for desk chair or computer chair • sports equipment • small plants • day planner/calendar • camera • umbrella • bike • gas cards Have your student check with his/her roommates • extra phone-cordless • TV, DVD player, VHS player • refrigerator (max 2.5 cubic feet, 2.5 amp) • rug • iron & ironing board • vacuum cleaner Please do not bring • open flame of any kind, including candles • microwaves or hot plates; all residence halls have kitchens with microwaves, ovens and refrigerators • room heaters • halogen floor lamps • power tools • pets (only fish in an aquarium up to 10 gallons are allowed) • items to loft or raise beds .