What To Bring

Pack The Pride Checklist

LIVING & SLEEPING

  • Alarm Clock (Battery Back-Up)
  • Extra-long twin sheets
  • Mattress pad
  • Pillows / Pillowcases
  • Blankets / Comforter / Duvet
  • Carpet / Area Rug
  • Desk lamp / Floor lamps (Not halogen)
  • Backrest / Floor cushions
  • Lounge / Folding chairs (Desk chair is provided)
  • Pictures / Picture frames (No wall mounting)
  • Over-The-Door Mirror
  • Posters / Blue Painters Tape
  • Camera
  • Radio / Portable Music Player & Earphones
  • Television, RG6 Coaxial Cable / DVD Player
  • Surge protectors
  • Compact vacuum cleaner
  • Fan
  • Window treatment on tension rod
  • Three-prong adapters (for Lafayette)

LAUNDRY

  • Laundry bag / basket
  • Detergent / Dryer Sheets
  • Iron (with auto shut-off) / Ironing Board
  • Safety Pins / Sewing Kit

STUDYING

  • Book bag / Backpack
  • Calculator
  • Laptop with lock
  • Laptop bag / accessories
  • USB Flash Drive
  • Printer, Paper, Toners
  • General school supplies

PERSONAL CARE

  • Insurance Card / Medical Information
  • Bandages / First Aid Kit
  • Pain Reliever / Over The Counter Medications
  • Thermometer (digital)
  • Gatorade, Water, and other Clear Liquids
  • Prescription medications / Refills
  • Contact Lens Supplies / Glasses
  • Facial Tissues
  • Antibacterial Wipes / Hand Sanitizer / Disinfectant Spray
  • Toothbrushes / Toothpaste
  • Shampoo & Conditioner
  • Hair Styling Items
  • Shaving Items
  • Soap / Shower Gel
  • Deodorant
  • Skin Lotion
  • Towels / Washcloths
  • Toiletry Beg / Shower Caddy
  • Shower Shoes
  • Hand Sanitizer & Soap
  • Cleaning Wipes

CLOTHING

  • Sleepwear / Slippers / Bathrobe
  • Undergarments
  • Workout Clothes
  • Fall Clothing
  • Raincoat / Umbrella
  • Winter Clothing
  • Winter Outerwear (Coat, Boots, Gloves, Hat, Scarf)

STORING & ORGANIZING

  • Flashlight & Batteries
  • Desk Organizers
  • Hangers / Closet Organizers
  • Storage Units / Shelf Organizers
  • Over The Door Racks
  • Trash Cans / Bags
  • Paper Towels
  • Cleaning Supplies

EATING

  • Can Opener / Bottle Opener
  • Coffee Mugs / Cups
  • Dish Soap / Dish Cloths / Dish Towels
  • Flatware and Utensils
  • Paper Plates / Bowls
  • Storage Containers
  • Salt & Pepper Shakers
  • Snacks
  • Mini-Microwave (Up to 700 watts)
  • Refrigerator (up to 4.3 cubic feet)
  • Hot Shot or Keurig Coffeemaker

MISCELLANEOUS

DO NOT BRING

  • Large pieces of furniture or items that you cannot move quickly
  • Pets
  • Candles / Oil Lamps / Incense
  • Oil-Based or Wax Electric Air Fresheners
  • Extension Cords / Power strips that are not UL approved and do not have their own self-contained circuit breaker
  • Space Heaters
  • Halogen Lamps
  • Routers
  • Weapons / Explosives
  • Open Coil or Heated Plate Appliances
  • Cooking Appliances, including, but not limited to: Electric & Charcoal Grills, Oil Popcorn Poppers, Toasters, Toaster Ovens, Hot Plates, Hot Pots, Coffeemakers, Ovens, Griddles. (As detailed above, microwaves, fridges, and keurigs.)
  • Adhesives / Attachments that may damage walls or doors, including, but not limited to double-stick tape, duct tape, box tape, electrical tape, command hooks, nails, wallpaper, mirrors, and message boards
  • U-Hauls and/or Trailers

Restricted items / appliances will be confiscated by HRL and may result in a violation of the student code of conduct.