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Packing List

Items from this list have been pulled in directly from
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(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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Bedding
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□ Blankets, bedspread, pillows
🏠 Have it
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Sheets for Twin XL (mattress size is 80” long, 36” wide, 6” deep)
$ Buy it
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Mattress cover
🙏🏼 Borrow it
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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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Tech
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Laptop computer and security cable
🏠 Have it
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Personal Electronics
🏠 Have it
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Headphones
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Charging cords, cables, and adapters
🏠 Have it
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DVD / Blu-Ray player / Game console
🏠 Have it
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3-Prong Power outlet strip with surge and cord fire protection
🏠 Have it
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Alarm clock
🏠 Have it
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Passwords for your streaming services
🏠 Have it
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Kitchen / Appliances
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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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Coffee maker
🏠 Have it
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Small refrigerator (Max size: 2’ X 3’ X 1’ or 6 Technology cubic feet)
🏠 Have it
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Microwave oven
🏠 Have it
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Personal Items
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Towels, washcloths, bathrobe
🏠 Have it
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Shower shoes
🏠 Have it
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Shower tote caddy/bucket
🏠 Have it
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Toiletries
🏠 Have it
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Hairdryer and other styling tools
🏠 Have it
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Laundry/Clothes care
🏠 Have it
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Ironing and ironing board
🏠 Have it
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Other / Room extras
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Clothes hangers
🏠 Have it
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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
🏠 Have it
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Desk and floor lamps (must be single-bulb and not halogen)
🏠 Have it
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Fan (for air circulation and white noise)
🏠 Have it
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Carpet or rug
🏠 Have it
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Board games, books, or other entertainment
🏠 Have it
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Yoga mat or other wellness/workout items
🏠 Have it
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Bicycle and U-lock
🏠 Have it
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Curtains (All windows have blinds)
🏠 Have it
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Tension rod and curtain for closets without doors (see ‘i’ for more detail)
🏠 Have it
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Health / Personal Care
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Personal prescriptions
🏠 Have it
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Glasses and contact lens supplies
🏠 Have it
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Preferred over-the-counter medications
🏠 Have it
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First aid kit
🏠 Have it
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Reusable face coverings/masks
🏠 Have it
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Hand sanitizer
🏠 Have it
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Thermometer
🏠 Have it
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Tissues
🏠 Have it
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Sunscreen
🏠 Have it
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Cleaning / Laundry
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Dryer sheets and fabric softener
🏠 Have it
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Collapsible drying rack
🏠 Have it
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Cleaning supplies
🏠 Have it
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Seasonal
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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 ‘i’ for more details)
🏠 Have it
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🏡 What to leave at home


✔ Provided Items

NOTE: These examples are of typical furnishings in a room, but placement/color/size of each piece may vary.
Twin XL Bed & Mattress
One per resident. Beds can be bunked or lofted using the
hardware in the room. Mattresses are 80” long, 36” wide
and 6” deep and fit Twin XL sheets. Mattress covers are hypo-allergenic vinyl.
Dresser
One per resident, typically like the one at right, except in
Hinton James, Craige, Ehringhaus, Avery, Parker and Teague where there is one dresser per room.
Small Recycling Bin
One per room. Large recycling bins are located outside each residential community
Desk/Chair
One desk and one chair per resident.
Electrical Capacity
Rooms are limited to 1,800 watts of electrical usage at any time. No single appliance can exceed 1,000 watts of usage.
Closet/Wardrobe
2 types of closets One per resident. Please note that in Hinton James, Craige, Ehringhaus, Avery, Parker and Teague the closets are part of the built-in casework. These closets have no doors.

𝙓 Prohibited Items

NO candles, incense, fireworks, weapons
NO crockpots, instant pots or electric griddles
NO halogen lamps or multi-bulb lamps
NO pets except fish
NO two-prong household extension cords
NO items with exposed heating elements, such as hotplates or toaster ovens
NO items that exceed 1000 watts of usage
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