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Packing List

This University Residences packing list is pulled directly from the

Purdue 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! See list below for items to leave at home.

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Item (click 'i' for more details)

Status

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Bedding

Pillow, bed linens and blanket (not electric) for a regular twin bed - 36" x 78"

🙏🏼 Borrow it

Pillow cases

🏠 Have it

Comforter or duvet

🏠 Have it

Sheet set

🏠 Have it

Mattress pad/topper

🏠 Have it

Bathroom / Shower

Shower shoes

🏠 Have it

Shower caddy

🏠 Have it

Bathrobe

$ Buy it

Toiletries

🏠 Have it

Towels and wash cloths

🏠 Have it

Tech

Computer, laptop, tablet

🏠 Have it

Mobile phone

🏠 Have it

Headphones

🏠 Have it

Charging cords, cables, and adapters

🏠 Have it

Gaming console

🏠 Have it

UL-listed extension cords/surge protectors

🏠 Have it

Alarm clock

🏠 Have it

Health / Personal Care

Personal prescriptions

🏠 Have it

Glasses and contact lens supplies

🏠 Have it

Preferred over-the-counter medications

🏠 Have it

Reusable face coverings/masks

🏠 Have it

Hand sanitizer

🏠 Have it

Thermometer

🏠 Have it

Tissues

🏠 Have it

Sunscreen

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

First aid kit

🏠 Have it

Cleaning / Laundry

Laundry basket

🏠 Have it

Dryer sheets and fabric softener

🏠 Have it

Clothes hangers

🏠 Have it

Clothes iron, ironing board/mat

🏠 Have it

Cleaning supplies

🏠 Have it

Kitchen / Appliances

Reusable bowl, plate, cup/mug, and utensils

🏠 Have it

Reusable food-storage containers

🏠 Have it

Reusable water bottle and travel mug

🏠 Have it

Seasonal

Winter coat, hat, gloves

🏠 Have it

Wool socks

🏠 Have it

Waterproof/resistant shoes or boots

🏠 Have it

Sport gear (see ‘i’ for more details)

🏠 Have it

Umbrella

🏠 Have it

Other

Academic supplies (backpack, pens, highlighters, notebooks, etc.)

🏠 Have it

Photo ID, U Card, credit/debit card, insurance cards, emergency contact information

🏠 Have it

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

🏠 Have it

Board games, books, or other entertainment

🏠 Have it

Yoga mat or other wellness/workout items

🏠 Have it

Bike, helmet, headlight, and U bike lock

🏠 Have it

Fan

🏠 Have it

Flashlight

🏠 Have it

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🏡 What to leave at home

✔ Provided by University Residences

• Bed

• Mattress

• Curtains (that must stay in place)

• Desk with lamp

• Dresser

• Trash can

• Smoke detector

• Closet and drawer space

• All utilities

• Internet outlets

𝙓 Prohibited Items in Residence Halls

Candles, incense or anything else you would burn (also see Purdue Fire Department info on

residence hall decorations⁠

)

Electric bed warmers

Empty alcohol bottles for decoration

Fireworks

Grills

Halogen lamps

Hoverboards

Paintball guns

Pets (except small fish)

Portable AC units

Toaster ovens or any cooking equipment other than a hot pot or a small microwave oven (for undergraduate residence halls -

more information for Hilltop Apartments residents⁠

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