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What to Pack
Recommended To Bring:
- Extra long twin sheets (regular twin will not fit)
- Stereo
- Computer
- Ethernet cord
- Mattress cover/egg crate/microfilm
- Dust buster or swifter
- Cell phone
- Air freshener
- Pillows and pillow cases
- Tissues
- Blankets
- Lamp/Floor lamp
- Towels and washcloths
- Folding window screens
- Umbrella or rain coat
- Posters/pictures
- Hygenic needs
- Poster putty and blue painters tape
- Refrigerator
*Refrigerator Rental
(both 1.8 cu ft. and 4 cu ft. refrigerator are acceptable for you to purchase; you may rent microwave/fridge combo units at F&M, but please do not bring your own due to differences in wiring). - Laundry needs
- Scissors, stapler, tape
- Laundry basket or bag
- Back rest
- 1 or 2 power strips/surge protectors
- Envelopes and stamps
- 1 or 2 extension cords
- Window fan
- Alarm clock
- Pencil Sharpener
- School supplies i.e. pens, pencils, paper, notebooks
- Bandaids/cold medicine
- Flip flops for the shower
- Sports Equipment
- Calculator
- Wrist watch
- Snack foods
- Storage bins
- Carpet
*Carpet Sale Information here
(Marshall, Buchanan and Schnader Halls have tile floors; most of the room in North and South Ben Franklin have wall-to-wall carpeting).
Do Not Bring:
- Microwave (each hall has a microwave in the kitchen)
- Hot plates/hot pots
- Candles/incense
- Power tools
- Cinder blocks or other lofting items
- Hunting items or weapons
- Pets (fish are permitted - max. aquarium size 10 gallon)
- Paint guns or BB guns
We recommend that you contact your roommate before coming to school and to avoid having two of everything! Students often determine before arrival which roommate will bring a television, telephone, stereo, carpet, refrigerator, and other items of which only one is desired.
