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What to Bring

The following is a suggested list of what to bring, you may not need to bring everything on the list.

Clothes and Accessories


     Your everyday wardrobe
     Rain coat & winter coat
     Boots
     Extra shoes

     Hats & gloves
     Clothes hangers
     Slippers or shower shoes
     Robe
     Umbrella


Personal Supplies

     Shampoo & conditioner
     Soap & soap container
     Shower caddy
     Deodorant
     Razor & shaving cream
     Toothbrush & toothpaste
     Lotions & creams
     Tissues
     Blow dryer & curling iron
     Small sewing kit
     Waste basket
     Iron (check with your roommate about who will bring this item)
     Tampons
     Allergy pills
     Aspirin
     Cold medicine
     Cough medicine
     Pain relief medication
     Q-tips

School Supplies

     Notebooks & paper
     Pens, pencils & highlighters
     Pencil sharpener
     Tape, stapler & paper clips
     Dictionary & thesaurus
     Message board for door
     Stationary, envelopes & stamps
     Address book
     Book bag
     Calculator
     Calendar
     Scissors

Electronics

     Alarm clock or clock radio
     Desk lamp
     Extension cords
     Coaxial cable
     Multi-plug outlet strip
    
Linens

     Two sets of twin sheets
     Mattress cover
     Blanket, quilt & bedspread
     Pillow & pillow cases
     Towels & washcloths
     Laundry basket & detergent
     Curtains (check with your roommate about who will bring this item)

Laundry & Cleaning Items

     Air freshener
     Detergent
     Clothing freshener spray
     Disinfectant spray
     Fabric softener
     Laundry bag
     Lint brush
     Liquid hand soap
     Quarters for laundry machine
     Sponges

Extras

     Pictures
     Plants
     Stuffed Animals
     Posters & plaques
     Beanbag chair
     Small refrigerator (check with your roommate about who will bring this item)
     Microwave (check with your roommate about who will bring this item)
     Dishes & silverware (a few)
     Paper towels
     Cleaning supplies
     Plasti-tak to hang posters & pictures
     Camera & film
     Sports equipment
     Snack foods
     Computer & printer
     Small stereo
     CD player & headphones
     Cable-ready TV (check with your roommate about who will bring this item)
     VCR or DVD player (check with your roommate about who will bring this item)
     Throw rug
     Batteries
     Cards
     CDs
     Disks
     Flash drive

Important Documents

     ATM Card
     Copy of birth certificate
     Financial aid forms
     Medical insurance card
     Personal identification
     Social Security card 








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