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Packing List

The residence hall packing list has been pulled directly from the

Cal Poly SLO website⁠

(items indicated in bold text), along with some other recommended items. Select ‘i’ to select categories or more details, then start checking things off! Items highlighted in green have been purchased or picked up and ready to be packed. See list below for items to leave at home.

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Group

Item (See 'i' for more details)

Status

Packed

Details

Remove

Bedding

Bedding & pillows (x 2) (see ‘i’ for more details)

$ Buy it

Extra blanket

🏠 Have it

Comforter or duvet

🏠 Have it

Sheet set (x2)

$ Buy it

Mattress Topper

🏠 Have it

Body pillow w/Cover

🏠 Have it

Backrest

🙏🏼 Borrow it

Bathroom / Shower

Bathrobe

🏠 Have it

Bath towels

🏠 Have it

Toiletries (see ‘i’ for more details)

🏠 Have it

Blow dryer, curling iron, hair straightener(see ‘i’ for more details)

🏠 Have it

Shower caddy

🏠 Have it

Washcloths

$ Buy it

Shower shoes

$ Buy it

Tech

Television

🏠 Have it

Gaming consoles

🏠 Have it

Radios & stereos

🏠 Have it

Computer, tablet (see ‘i’ for more details)

🏠 Have it

Power strip with surge protector

🏠 Have it

Printer (see ‘i’ for more details)

🏠 Have it

Alarm clock

🏠 Have it

Mobile phone

🏠 Have it

Headphones/Earbuds

🏠 Have it

Laptop lock

🏠 Have it

Charging cords, cables, and adapters

🏠 Have it

Ethernet cable

🏠 Have it

Flash drive

🏠 Have it

Health / Personal Care

Emergency Supply Kit (see ‘i’ for more details)

🏠 Have it

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and Cleaners (see ‘i’ for more details)

🏠 Have it

Healthcare info

🏠 Have it

Glasses and contact lens supplies

🏠 Have it

Preferred over-the-counter medications

🏠 Have it

Hand sanitizer

🏠 Have it

Thermometer

🏠 Have it

Tissues

🏠 Have it

Sunscreen

🏠 Have it

Over-the-door mirror

🏠 Have it

Febreeze

🏠 Have it

Dish soap

🏠 Have it

Cleaning / Laundry

Laundry supplies (see ‘i’ for more details)

🏠 Have it

Laundry basket/bag

🏠 Have it

Dryer sheets and fabric softener

🏠 Have it

Lint roller

🏠 Have it

Cleaning wipes

🏠 Have it

Paper towels

🏠 Have it

Sponge

🏠 Have it

Vacuum

🏠 Have it

Trash bags

🏠 Have it

Wastebasket

🏠 Have it

Kitchen / Appliances

Cookware (Campus apartments, Poly Canyon, Cerro Vista, only, NOT Residence halls)

🏠 Have it

Reusable bowl, plate, cup/mug, and utensils

🏠 Have it

Reusable food-storage containers

🏠 Have it

Reusable water bottle and travel mug

🏠 Have it

Water dispenser with built-in filter

🏠 Have it

Small microwave (check school for more info)

🏠 Have it

Chip clips

🏠 Have it

Keurig/K cups

🏠 Have it

Disposable plates/napkins

🏠 Have it

Bowls/Cups/Utensils

🏠 Have it

Seasonal

Umbrella

🏠 Have it

Winter coat, hat, gloves

🏠 Have it

Waterproof/resistant shoes or boots

🏠 Have it

Sport gear (see 'i’ for more details)

🏠 Have it

Beach towel/bag

🏠 Have it

Other

Important documents (see ‘i’ for more details)

🏠 Have it

Bicycle & U-lock

🏠 Have it

LED desk lamp (see ‘i’ for more details)

🏠 Have it

School supplies

🏠 Have it

Hangers

🏠 Have it

Small desk fan

🏠 Have it

Small personal safe

🏠 Have it

3M adhesive hooks & strips. No nails.

🏠 Have it

Room decor, like area rugs, art, throw pillows (see ‘i’ for more details)

🏠 Have it

Bike helmet and headlight

🏠 Have it

Nightstand lamp

🏠 Have it

Yoga mat or other wellness/workout items

🏠 Have it

Underbed storage

🏠 Have it

Stacking drawers/bins

🏠 Have it

Closet organizers

🏠 Have it

Double closet rack

🏠 Have it

Towel rack

🏠 Have it

Hangers

🏠 Have it

Dry erase dots

🏠 Have it

Command strips

🏠 Have it

Clear push pins/White map pins

🏠 Have it

Duct tape

🏠 Have it

Flashlight & batteries

🏠 Have it

Door stop

🏠 Have it

Duffle bag/Backpack/Laptop case

🏠 Have it

Desk organizer

🏠 Have it

Lap desk

🏠 Have it

Bulbs for desk lamp

🏠 Have it

Power strip

🏠 Have it

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🏡 What to leave at home

Click dropdown arrow to expand each section to view prohibited items:

𝙓 Prohibited Items in Residence Halls

Air conditioners, space heaters

Coffee makers. Each residence hall will be equipped with a K-cup coffee maker and electric tea kettle.

Electric skillets, grills, toasters/toaster ovens, rice cookers, slow cookers, steamers, hot plates

Microwaves & mini-fridges. Microwaves are provided. Mini-fridges are permitted if approved by the Disability Resource Center.

Extension cords. Instead, bring a power strip with a surge protector.

Flammables. This includes candles, incense, gasoline, fireworks and propane.

Barbecues, charcoal, lighter fluid

Halogen lamps, lava lamps

Furniture of any kind. No need to bring chairs, couches or futons. Rooms come fully furnished. Keep furniture placed away from electrical plugs so that the cords are not sharply bent or pressed.

Plug-in, decorative lighting. Holiday lights are only permitted if they are LED and battery-powered.

Personal Irons. Each laundry room will be equipped with ironing boards and irons.

Lofts, bed risers. Riser kits, blocks and bricks are not permitted. Only furniture provided by University Housing that is designed for lofting may be lofted.

Industrial cleaning solvents

Pets Pets are not permitted, with the exception of fish in an aquarium not to exceed five gallons per resident or 10 gallons per room.

Weapons. Air-soft guns, knives, slingshots, stun guns, BB guns, pellet guns, water guns, firearms, bow and arrows, ammunition, explosives or other weapons are prohibited.

Refrigerators, freezer units. One mini-refrigerator measuring approximately 33” x 18” x 20” with an internal freezer compartment is provided in each residence hall room.

Tobacco, cannabis or smoking products. Cal Poly is a smoke-free, vape-free, drug-free campus

Storage units taller than 48”. If you buy a storage bin before move-in, hang onto the receipt just in case you don’t have enough room. San Luis Obispo also has stores where you can pick up items after moving in: Target, Costco, Home Depot and Bed Bath and Beyond, to name a few.

𝙓 Prohibited Items in Campus Apartments

Air conditioners, space heaters

Microwaves & mini-fridges. Microwaves are provided. Mini-fridges are permitted if approved by the Disability Resource Center.

Extension cords. Instead, bring a power strip with a surge protector.

Flammables. This includes candles, incense, gasoline, fireworks and propane.

Pets Pets are not permitted, with the exception of fish in an aquarium not to exceed five gallons per resident or 10 gallons per room.

Industrial cleaning solvents

Plug-in, decorative lighting. Holiday lights are only permitted if they are LED and battery-powered.

Halogen lamps, lava lamps

Personal Irons. Each laundry room will be equipped with ironing boards and irons.

Furniture of any kind. No need to bring chairs, couches or futons. Rooms come fully furnished. Keep furniture placed away from electrical plugs so that the cords are not sharply bent or pressed.

Lofts, bed risers. Riser kits, blocks and bricks are not permitted. Only furniture provided by University Housing that is designed for lofting may be lofted.

Barbecues, charcoal, lighter fluid

Weapons. Air-soft guns, knives, slingshots, stun guns, BB guns, pellet guns, water guns, firearms, bow and arrows, ammunition, explosives or other weapons are prohibited.

Tobacco, cannabis or smoking products. Cal Poly is a smoke-free, vape-free, drug-free campus

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