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what to pack for college

 

 

WHAT TO BRING

  • Posters and poster putty (no tape allowed on walls)
  • Favorite memorabilia and pictures
  • Lamps (not halogen bulbs), reading light
  • Alarm clock
  • Stereo or radio (please leave the big speakers at home and bring the headphones)
  • Computer and printer: all rooms are wired for the UGF network.
  • Small microwave oven
  • Electric window fan
  • Small refrigerator: 5.8 cf or smaller
  • Extension cords and surge protector
  • Goldfish (Only allowable pet) and five-gallon tank (no larger)
  • Cleaning supplies (sponges, disinfectant, air freshener, etc.)
  • Area rug
  • Bicycle and good lock
  • Bedding: sheets, blankets, comforter, pillow and case
  • Personal Items: towels, wash cloths, soap, aspirin, first aid supplies, shampoo, tooth paste, tooth brush, razors, hair dryers, shower shoes, etc. and a shower caddy for it all.
  • Other: laundry bag and detergent, bathrobe, paper towels, sewing kit, hangers, coffee mug, glass, can opener, extra light bulbs, and stacking bins
  • School supplies: Calculator, dictionary, paper, pens, pencils, sharpener, ruler, tape, scissors, stamps, and backpack.
  • Copies of medical records (kept in a safe place)
  • Prescription medications (kept is a safe place)
  • Telephone and answering machine (none are provided in rooms)


WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOME

  • Toaster ovens
  • Hot plates
  • Electric skillets
  • Oil corn poppers
  • Space heaters
  • Candles
  • Fuels
  • Camp stoves
  • Incense and burners
  • Firearms and ammunition (includes air soft, pellet and paint ball guns)
  • Hunting knives
  • Collectable or decorative weapons
  • Waterbeds and lofts
  • Duct tape
  • Alcohol and drug paraphernalia, including posters or signs or empty containers.
  • Pets, except for small fish (and a five-gallon tank)
 
 

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