To Bring or Not to Bring

You are about to move into a new home. Of course you will need to bring necessities such as clothing and toiletries, but you'll probably want to bring along a few items to make your stay on campus comfortable and enjoyable as well. We hope that the list below will help you to decide what to bring and what to leave at home.

As you are making those decisions, keep in mind that you will have suitemates who will also be bringing their belongings. You will receive the names and phone numbers of your roommate and suitemates over the summer, so that you can initiate contact with them prior to moving in. It is a good idea to discuss with your roommates and suitemates what each of you will contribute to the suite. Each suite comes equipped with one microfridge for student use. It is permissible for students to bring small (no bigger than 3.0 cubic feet) refrigerators of their own for personal use, but only up to one per bedroom.

Ideas of What to Bring
As applicable to your lifestyle
  • Bed linen / Blankets
  • Pillows
  • Towels
  • Hangers
  • Alarm Clock
  • Power strip
  • Phone
  • Extension Cord
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Laundry Basket or Bag
  • Shower Caddy
  • Toiletries
  • Desk Lamp
  • Mug/Glasses
  • School Supplies
  • Iron
  • Table Top ironing board
  • Area rug
  • Needle and Thread
  • Television
  • VCR/DVD Player
  • Message Board
  • Toilet Paper and Paper Towels
  • Garbage Can

Do Not Bring
These items are illegal in the Residence Halls

  • Pets of any kind
  • Microwave
  • Toaster Ovens
  • Hot Plates
  • Halogen Lamps
  • Electric Blankets
  • Candles
  • Oil Lamps
  • Incense
  • Refrigerator larger than 3.0 cubic feet
If you have additional questions about what to bring or not to bring, please do not hesitate to contact our office at (718) 990-2417, and we will be glad to answer your questions.