When you arrive to your assigned residence hall, Residence Life staff members (inclusive of Resident Advisors, Resident Directors and Program Assistants) will be waiting to help you through the administrative processes necessary to get your room key. Staff members train for months prior to your arrival to ensure you have a positive transition.

In your room, you will find the following furnishings: a mattress pad, pillow, extra long twin bed (regular twin bed in the Quads and NH Suites), closet, phone (local phone service), trash can, desk, and chair. A weekly linen exchange for University furnished linens is provided for all students at no additional charge.

The following list, created by residence hall students, suggests items you may want to bring that will make your residence hall room feel more like home.

Desk Items:
Multi-outlet plug-in strip, envelopes, stamps, highlighters, stapler and staples, rubber bands, paper clips, poster tack, markers, binders, paper, stationery, post-its, tape, glue, pushpins, note cards, safety pins, desk lamp, pencil holder, pencil sharpener, writing utensils, dictionary, thesaurus, file organizer, 3-hole punch, ruler, scissors, calculator, calendar.

Shower Items:
Shower shoes, bathroom caddy, toothbrush, toothbrush holder, toothpaste, soap, bar soap container, shampoo, conditioner, shaving kit, cosmetics, deodorant, bathrobe

Laundry Items:
Laundry basket/bag, detergent, softener, bleach, Woolite, dryer sheets, hangers, drying rack, iron/clothes steamer, ironing board

Linens:
Towels, wash cloths, blankets, sheets, pillows

Appliances:
Microwave, mini refrigerator, coffee maker, CD player, speakers, DVD player, television, computer, printer, box fan, alarm clock, battery charger, water filter, hot pot, answering machine, cordless phone, floor lamp, blow dryer, curling iron

Miscellaneous:
Pictures, yearbook, wall decorations, rugs, favorite books, music, video games, movies, strands of lights, plants, camera, planner, temporary shelving, keepsakes, boots, waterproof jacket, athletic equipment, windshield scraper, dishes, silverware, water bottle, medicine, batteries, storage bins, furniture, posters, sewing kit, packing tape, first aid kit, food, umbrella, stress ball, tool kit, cards/dice/board games, extension cords