Questions?
Office of Student Development
P:
847-628-1561
Residence Hall Checklist
I’m moving in, so what do I need?
- Two sets of extra long sheets
- Pillows and pillow cases
- Blankets
- Bedspread
- Wastebasket with trash bags
- Desk lamp, room lamp
- Fan
- Alarm clock with battery back up
- Stereo with headphones
- Shower curtain
- Towels and washcloths
- Bath mat
- Shower caddy
- Laundry basket/bag
- Cleaning supplies
- Closet organizer
- TV
- Refrigerator (up to 6 cubic ft)
- Small microwaves are permitted
- Ethernet cable (wireless internet is available in all dorms, but signal strength may vary)
- Telephone (if you want a land line in the room)
- Clothing
- Toiletries (TP is provided in the dorms)
- Medicine
- Knick-knacks (a few things to make your room feel a little homey)
- Quarters (laundry money)
- Pets (fish are usually ok; up to a 5 )
- Fire arms
- Off-season clothing (closets are limited in spacing)
- Candles/incense
- Matches/lighters
- Nails (please use Sticky-Tak or pushpins where allowed to put up posters)
- Extension cords (power strips are allowed)
- Halogen light
- Space heaters
- Toasters, sandwich grills, waffle irons, hot plates and open hot coil appliances (not allowed in dorm room, but can be used in the kitchens of the dorms)
- Bed and mattress (extra-long twin)
- Desk, chair, and lighted shelf
- 1 bookshelf unit (2 shelves)
- 3-drawer dresser
- Closet space
Questions regarding living on campus or what can be brought to dorms can be directed to the Residence Life staff in Student Development at (847) 628-1561.