• Every room on campus is furnished with a desk chair, bed with a standard-sized twin mattress, a closet and drawer space for each resident. Chaminade Hall and Périgueux Hall have XL-twin mattresses, and a limited number are available upon request for other buildings. Each residence hall room also has a sink (either in the adjoining bathroom or in the room), a window with blinds/shade, air conditioning/heat, and one Ethernet port per resident.

As you prepare to move to college, here’s a checklist of everything you should bring.

  • Bedding

    • Comforter, quilt or bedspread
    • Mattress pad/cover
    • Pillows and pillowcases
    • Regular or XL twin bed sheets (both will fit)
  • Dining

    • Utensils and dishes
    • Water bottle
    • Water filter pitcher
    • Coffee, snacks, easy college meals
    • Sealable food storage containers
  • Bath

    • Bath and hand towels
    • Bathroom rug and trash can
    • Shower caddy
    • Toiletries (including toilet paper)
    • Shower shoes/flip flops
  • Room Comfort

    • Desk lamp/floor lamp and bulbs
    • Fan
  • Storage/Organization

    • Hanging storage solution
    • Under-bed storage organizer
    • Clothes hangers
    • Trash can and trash bags
  • School Supplies

    • Backpack or messenger bag
    • Planner, notebooks, binders, folders, etc.
    • Pens, pencils, highlighters, etc.
    • Calculator
  • Laundry Supplies

    • Laundry bag/basket/hamper
    • Garment steamer/iron and small ironing board
    • Drying rack
    • Laundry detergent and softener/dryer sheets
  • Decorations

    • Area rug
    • Posters, photos, wall decals
    • Poster putty or tape
    • Full-length mirror
    • Chair (bean bag, folding, etc.)
  • Electronics

    • Cell phone and charger
    • Computer/laptop and charger
    • Television
    • Power strip with surge protection
    • Portable charger, HDMI cable, ethernet cable, etc.
    • Headphones or earbuds
  • Miscellaneous

    • Umbrella/rain gear
    • Bug repellent and sunscreen
    • Flashlight and batteries
    • Sewing kit
    • Small toolkit
  • Cleaning

    • Vacuum, broom and dust pan, Swiffer
    • Disinfectant wipes
    • All-purpose and glass cleaner
    • Paper towels
    • Dish soap and sponges
  • First Aid Items

    • Prescriptions
    • General medications (cold/flu, allergy, pain, etc.)
    • Thermometer
    • Bandages
    • Hot and cold packs
  • Appliances

    • Microwave (max 1.4 cubic feet)
    • Refrigerator (max 4.5 cubic feet)
    • Blender
    • Coffee maker/Keurig
  • What to Leave at Home

    • Anything illegal, including pepper spray and tasers
    • guns, knives and other weapons
    • Candles, anything with an open flame and incense
    • burners
    • Appliances with open heating elements (electric
    • skillets, toaster ovens, cappuccino makers, etc.)
    • Halogen lamps, space heaters, fog machines and
    • electrical outlet splitters
    • LED strip lighting
    • Pets (excluding service and emotional support
    • animals, and fish in tanks less than 10 gallons)
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