Bring:

• Alarm clock
• Calendar/organizer
• Desk lamp
• Extension cords
• Flashlight
• Thumb tacks (to be used only on the cork strip adhered to walls)
• Hangers
• Laundry basket & supplies
• Linens/blankets (twin xl long)
• Pillows
• Surge protector
• Toilet paper (if living in a suite/apartment)
• Toiletries
• Towels
• Umbrella

New in 2022: All rooms will have a MicroFridge unit in their room upon arrival, provided by Goucher College. This means there is no need to bring your own fridge. MicroFridges include a refrigerator, freezer, and microwave all in one!

Do not bring:

• Air conditioner
• Candles
• Cinder blocks
• Cooking appliances (without auto shut-off)
• Electric blankets
• Electric heaters
• Halogen lamps
• Heat/sun lamps
• Hoverboards, Swagways, IO Hawks, Skywalkers, and similar devices
• 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
• Coffee pot (automatic shut-off only)
• Iron (automatic shut-off only)
• Small ironing board
• Small fan
• Swiffer
• Television
• Trashcan (small)

Consider bringing:

• Bike and lock
• Can opener
• Cleaning supplies
• Hair dryer
• 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)
• Small sewing kit
• Snacks
• Sports equipment
• Storage containers (for food, clothes, etc.)

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