Room Decorating Guidelines & What to Bring
Please review the following guidelines carefully. You can also view a downloadable visual of Fire Safety and Room Decorating Guidelines (JPG).
| Recommended | Optional | Do NOT Bring |
|---|---|---|
Computer | Iron and ironing board | Air conditioner |
Power strips (with circuit protection and physical on/off switch) | Bicycle (lock recommended) | Toaster or toaster oven |
Towels and washcloths | Sports equipment (Frisbee, tennis racket, spike ball set, etc.) | Microwave (already provided in the residence hall kitchen) |
Blankets, pillows, and fitted sheets for extra long twin mattresses (80"x36") | TV, game system | 16 gauge (or smaller) extension cords |
Electric fan | Bluetooth speaker/stereo | Candles, incense, or dried flowers |
Study/reading light (LED bulbs only) | Small refrigerator (up to 3.6 cubic feet) | Drum set (electric drums with headphones are fine) |
Water bottle, mug, tumbler | Sleeping bags and/or hiking gear | Incandescent, CFL, or halogen light bulbs or lamps. Multi-headed lamps. Christmas lights. |
Laundry bag/basket and laundry soap | Acoustic guitar, hand drum, keyboard | Nails, tape, or tacks to hang things |
Toiletries and a small basket/tote | ||
Headphones | ||
"Sticky tack or 3M command hooks for hanging things (you are still held responsible for any damage to the walls or paint resulting from removal of sticky tack or command strips)" |
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