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Packing List
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Bedding
Pillows
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Pillow cases
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Extra blanket
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Comforter or duvet
$ Buy it
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Sheet set
$ Buy it
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Mattress pad/topper
$ Buy it
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Rubber mallet (for loft or bunk bed setup )
🙏🏼 Borrow it
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Bathroom / Shower
Towels
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Washcloths
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Bathrobe
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Shower shoes
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Shower caddy
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Toiletries
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Hairdryer and other styling tools
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Tech
Computer, laptop, tablet
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Ethernet cord (14-foot minimum length)
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Mobile phone
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Headphones
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Charging cords, cables, and adapters
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Smart tv and coax cable
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Gaming console
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UL-listed extension cords/surge protectors
🏠 Have it
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Alarm clock
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Health / Personal Care
Personal prescriptions
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Glasses and contact lens supplies
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Preferred over-the-counter medications
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First aid kit
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Reusable face coverings/masks
🏠 Have it
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Hand sanitizer
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Thermometer
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Tissues
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Sunscreen
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Cleaning / Laundry
Laundry basket/bag
🏠 Have it
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High-Efficiency detergent (detergent pods are not recommended)
🏠 Have it
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Dryer sheets and fabric softener
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Clothes hangers
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Collapsible drying rack
🏠 Have it
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Clothes iron, ironing board/mat
🏠 Have it
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Cleaning supplies
🏠 Have it
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Trash bags for the provided trashcan (11-13 gallon bags recommended)
🏠 Have it
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Kitchen / Appliances
Reusable bowl, plate, cup/mug, and utensils
🏠 Have it
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Reusable food-storage containers
🏠 Have it
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Reusable water bottle and travel mug
🏠 Have it
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Drip coffee/espresso maker, electric kettle
🙏🏼 Borrow it
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Mini Blender
🙏🏼 Borrow it
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Air popcorn maker
🏠 Have it
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Mini-fridge
🏠 Have it
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Microwave
🏠 Have it
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Seasonal
Umbrella
🏠 Have it
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Winter coat, hat, gloves
🏠 Have it
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Wool socks
🏠 Have it
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Waterproof/resistant shoes or boots
🏠 Have it
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Sport gear (see details for more rental info)
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Other
Academic supplies (backpack, pens, highlighters, notebooks, etc.)
🏠 Have it
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Photo ID, U Card, credit/debit card, insurance cards, emergency contact information
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Desk/bedside lamps with LED or CFL light bulbs
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Fan (for air circulation and white noise)
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Room decor (string lights, area rugs, art, throw pillows) (see details re: LED light strips)
🏠 Have it
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Board games, books, or other entertainment (some are available to check out at your Information Desk!)
🏠 Have it
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Yoga mat or other wellness/workout items
🏠 Have it
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Bike, helmet, headlight, and U bike lock
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🏡 What to leave at home

✔ Provided Items
Extra-long twin bed (80 inches)
Different in Radius and Keeler (see Bedding section below).
Closet or wardrobe and dresser
Desk and chair
TV and internet connections
Different in Radius and Pioneer. Cables are not provided, so plan to bring your own (see Tech section below).
Window coverings (blinds or drapes)
Smoke detectors & sprinklers
Trash and recycling containers
𝙓 Prohibited Items
Alcohol or alcohol containers
Illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia, and hookahs
Tobacco and electronic cigarettes (may be stored but not used on campus)
Firearms, weapons, fireworks/explosives
Candles, incense, and electric fireplace
Pets (fish in up to a 10 gallon tank are permitted)
Wireless routers
Air conditioners
Space heaters and electric dryer
Halogen lamps
Hoverboards
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