What To Bring & What Not to Bring

You are about to move into a new home so of course you will need to bring necessities such as clothing and toiletries, but you will also probably want to bring along a few items to make your stay in campus housing more comfortable and enjoyable. We hope these lists of what to bring and what NOT to bring will help you in making decisions on what to pack. As you are gathering your items, keep in mind that you will have roommates and/or suitemates who will also be bringing a carload of belongings. Please refer to the Residence Life handbook for clarification on any items.

PLEASE NOTE: Bedrooms are designed for ONE television and ONE 4.0 cubic feet refrigerator!

Things you CAN bring:

• Linens/blankets (36” x 80”)
• Pillows
• Towels
• Toiletries
• Toilet paper and paper towels
• Laundry detergent
• Laundry basket or bag
• Cleaning supplies
• Garbage can
• Hangers
• Area rug
• Dishes/Utensils
• Refrigerator (4.0 cubic feet or less)
• Television/VCR/DVD
• Stereo/radio/alarm clock
• Computer
• Desk lamp
• School supplies
• Message board
• Table top ironing board/Iron (with automatic shut off)
• Corded telephone
• Extension cord/Power strip (with surge protector)
• Flashlight/Batteries
• Medicine Cabinet Items/First Aid Kit

Things you CANNOT bring:

• Pets of any kind
• Weights heavier than 15 pounds
• Electric blankets
• Speakers (DJ Equipment)
• Hot plates
• Candles, oil lamps, incense
• Toaster/Toaster ovens (unless living in an apartment)
• Refrigerator larger than 4.0 cubic feet
• Cordless telephone/Answering Machine
• Excessively large storage
• Non-university furniture/mattresses

Bed Bath & Beyond Free Shuttle:

On Sunday, August 30th, 2009 shuttles will depart the ROTC lot near the Residence Village, to Bed Bath and Beyond located in the Lake Success Shopping Center. Students can pick up any last minute items for their room.  From 2:00pm – 7:00pm buses will leave every 30 minutes from the Shuttle Station in the ROTC lot.