Things to Bring for Your Dorm Room

Items included in Room

• 2 standard or extra long twin beds (the newly renovated residence halls have extra long twin beds)
• 2 mattress pads 
• 2 desks and desk chairs 
• 1 six-drawer dresser
• Blinds and draperies
• Trash can
• Shower curtain
• Carpet is provided in Spooner Hall and apartments

Available at front desk

• Vacuum cleaners
• Cleaning supplies (i.e. mops, brooms, buckets)
• Toilet paper
• Copy/fax machine
• Movies
• Board games

Items needed

• Sheets and pillow cases
• Blankets
• Pillow(s)
• Towels and wash cloths
• Telephone
• Alarm clock
• Cleaning supplies
• Laundry detergent
• Laundry basket
• Hangers
• Locking storage locker

Optional Items

• Small Microwave
• Stereo
• Coffee Pot
• Television
• VCR, DVD player (however, your laptop has a built-in DVD)
• Coaxial cable for for TV
• Carpet/rugs (carpet is provided with Spooner Hall and the on-campus apartments)
• Printer
• Mini Refrigerator
• Fan
• Toaster Oven
• Plates
• Utensils
• Glasses
• Any decorations to personalize your pad

Do not bring

View the residence hall policies page for a complete list of items not allowed in the residence halls.

• Clip-on lamps
• Animals (fish are allowed)
• Open element cooking appliances, such as a Foreman grill
• Flammable or explosive materials
• Electric heaters
• Candles
• Air conditioners

Firearms and weapons are not permitted in residence hall rooms and must be stored at Public Safety.