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What to Bring and What Not to Bring

What is not provided

You should know that the following items are not standard provisions and must be provided by the residents.  Please see the note about the shower curtains below.
 
  • lamps (desk and living room)
  • shower curtains *
  • telephones
  • pots and pans
  • dishes
  • silverware
  • glasses

* A Note about shower curtains:
Showers in Farley, Gallen, Jackson and St. Clare are not standard size, the University will provide extra-long shower curtains for these showers. Residents of Klekotka, Moulden, Rudolph and Welsh must supply their own standard sized shower curtains.

Suggested Items to Bring

The following is a list of items, which you may want to bring to make your apartment your home.

Linens, etc.

bullet Pillow(s)
bullet Sit-up Pillow-Wedge
bullet Sheets - Standard Twin Size
bullet Blankets/Comforter or Bedspread
bullet Towels and Washcloths
bullet Bathroom Rugs/Bath Mat
bullet Dish Towels
bullet Shower Curtains *

Food Staples

bullet Condiments
bullet Sugar
bullet Salt and Pepper
bullet Coffee and Tea
bullet Spices
bullet Coffee Mugs

To make life easier

bullet Dish Drain
bullet Silverware Organizer
bullet Kitchen Trash Can
bullet Bathroom Trash Can

Small Appliances

bullet Alarm Clock
bullet Iron and Ironing Board
bullet Popcorn Popper
bullet Stereo/Radio
bullet Television
bullet Toaster
bullet Can Opener
bullet Hot plate with enclosed heating coils (i.e., ceramic top)  
Cleaning Suggestions (more...)

What Not to Bring

  • Candles (decorative or functional, wick or no wick)
  • Toaster Oven
  • Hot Plate with exposed metal heating coils
  • Space Heater
  • Pets
  • Halogen Lamps
  • Non University Lofts
  • Platform Beds
  • Cinder Blocks
  • Wall Mounted Shelves
Email us if you have a question about what to bring.