What to Bring (and what not to bring)

Bring:

• alarm clock
• calendar/organizer
• desk lamp
• extension cords
• flashlight
• FunTack (white only please!) or other adhesive that will not damage walls
• hangers
• laundry basket & supplies
• linens/blankets
• pillows
• seasonal clothing & shoes
• surge protector
• toilet paper (if living in a suite/apartment)
• toiletries
• towels
• umbrella

Do not bring:

• air conditioner
• candles
• cinder blocks
• cooking appliances (without auto shut-off)
• electric blankets
• electric heaters
• halogen lamps
• heat/sun lamps
• hot plates
• hot pots
• immersion heaters
• incense
• kerosene heaters
• microwave ovens
• pets (fish and small birds, are permitted)
• toasters/toaster ovens
• wall nails
• weapons/knives

Please Note: If these items are found in your possession, they will be confiscated and an incident report will be written.

Talk with your roommate about:

• area rug, approx 9' X 12' (all room floors are tile)
• games or game systems
• hot pot/coffee pot (automatic shut-off only!)
• iron (automatic shut-off only!)
• small ironing board
• small fan
• small refrigerator (4 cubic ft or less) or MicroFridge unit (go here for more information)
• stereo
• television
• trash can (small)
• vacuum
• VCR/DVD player

Consider bringing:

• bike and lock
• can opener
• cleaning supplies
• computer
• hair dryer
• curling iron (automatic shut-off only)
• kitchen utensils & dishes
• message board (for inside room- dry erase/bulletin boards provided on each door)
• office supplies (pens, paper, scissors, etc)
• plants
• posters (no nails please!)
• reading glasses/contacts
• small sewing kit
• snacks
• sports equipment
• storage containers (for food, clothes, etc)
• MP3 Player

If you aren't sure if an item is allowed in the residence halls, please feel free to call the Office of Community Living at (410) 337-6424 or e-mail for more information.