Packing for the Suite Life
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ROOM PERSONALIZATION POLICY
A student’s room is his/her home-away-from-home and reflects his/her personal area. Allowing students to arrange the decor of their space is an extension of a student’s desire to express themselves and to make themselves and/or their room comfortable. We allow students to decorate or individualize their rooms so long as they adhere to university guidelines, do not create a fire hazard, damage university property or make periodic maintenance impossible. Residents of the room are responsible for any damage caused by such things as nails, tacks, tape, etc. Specifically, marker boards, if used must be removed upon the resident’s departure. Any damage caused by its removal or damage caused by the marker will result in a bill to the resident(s). Damage to any residential space will be dealt with through the residence hall judicial system and/or the Residence Life Office and the offending student(s) will be billed accordingly. Residents remain responsible for all original furniture in their room. Space limitations prohibit furniture storage outside the resident’s room. No items should obstruct the proper functioning of such items as door operation, smoke sensors and sprinkler heads.
PACKING FOR THE SUITE LIFE
What to Bring:
Getting ready to live on your own in a suite, whether you’ll be sharing a room with a roommate or living alone, can be a bit daunting. Here are some things that other students recommend bringing along.
Personal Items
- Backpack/Bag
- Bank card, check book
- Batteries
- Caddy for bathroom items
- Camera
- Can opener
- Clothing suitable for a variety of activities
- Cups, dishes, silverware for snacks
- First Aid items
- Flashlight
- Hangers
- Headphones
- Key chain
- Over-the-counter medications; prescriptions
- Posters and photos
- Pre-paid phone cards
- Sewing kit
- Tissues
- Toiletries
- Umbrella
Linens
- Extra-long twin sheets
- Blanket(s), bedspread/comforter
- Pillow/pillowcases
- Hand towels, bath towels, washcloths
- Bath mat/rug; shower mat
Information/Useful Numbers
- Birth certificate
- Health insurance information
- Proof of meningitis vaccination or signed waiver
- Renters/Homeowners insurance information
- Student I. D. Number or Social Security Number
- Spare glasses, contacts; copy of prescription
Laundry/Cleaning Supplies
- All-purpose cleaning product
- Bucket and mop
- Dishwashing liquid
- Dryer sheets
- Garbage bags
- Laundry basket
- Laundry detergent
- Paper towels
- Plunger
- Sponges/cleaning cloths
- Stain stick or spray
- Toilet bowl cleaner
- Toilet brush
- Toilet paper
- Vacuum, broom, dustpan
Things for Your Room
- Alarm clock
- CDs/DVDs
- Co-ax cable for TV connection
- Computer
- Doormat
- Microwave (1000 watts or less)
- Refrigerator (max. 4.3 cubic feet, 3 amps)
- Room Safe (max. 1.2 cubic feet)
- Stereo
- Surge protector
- TV/game system
- Wastebasket
School Supplies
- Blank disks/jump drive for computer labs
- Calculator
- Glue/Tape
- Highlighters
- Hole punch
- Lamp
- Notebook(s), folders
- Pens/Pencils
- Printer paper
- Scissors
- Stapler
- Tape
Leave at Home:
For health and safety concerns, the following items are prohibited in the residence halls. Students who possess them will be asked to send them home, and may be subject to conduct action.
- Air conditioners
- Appliances with coils, open elements or hot oil
- Candles
- Contact (George Foreman type) grills
- Dart boards
- Double-sided foam tape, adhesive wall hooks, masking tape, duct tape, screws, nails, etc. may not be used on walls. You will be billed for any damage.
- Electric heaters
- Firearms/weapons (including BB and paintball guns; knives)
- Fireworks
- Halogen lamps
- Hot plates
- Incense
- Permitted small appliances (i.e., iron, blow dryer, curling iron, coffee maker, etc.) should be equipped with automatic shut-off feature.
- Pets (except fish in a tank less than 10 gallons)
- Possession of alcohol or illegal drugs on university property is prohibited.
- Potpourri burners
- Water beds