What to Bring to the Residence Halls This “What to Bring to the Residence Halls” list is a general overview of items that typically are used in a residence hall room. We recommend consulting with your roommate(s) to determine who might bring certain items due to space and economic considerations. All items on this list must, where appropriate, be Underwriters Laboratory (UL) rated. This is not an all-inclusive list and we reserve the right to amend it as needed; if you are unsure about an item, please contact the Department of Housing & Residential Life. Suggested Items to Bring:                                  Alarm clock/clock radio Mattress pad Sheets (Twin XL) Pillow(s) and pillowcases Bedspread/comforter Blanket(s) Laundry basket and detergent Towels Surge protectors/power strips Flashlight Toiletries Shower caddy Clothes hangers Cups, bowls, plates Wastebasket Pictures/posters Area rug or carpet Additional lighting Reading lamp Coffee pot TV, DVD/VCR player Basic First-Aid Kit Insurance Cards & Medical Information Prescription Drugs Shower Shoes Book bag or briefcase General School Supplies Paper (loose-leaf & printer) Computer (laptop) & Printer Iron (automatic shut-off )/Ironing Board Microwaves (750 watts or less) Refrigerators (3.6 cubic feet or smaller) Cleaning supplies (bleach, windex, surface wipes, etc) Permitted in Apartment kitchens:    Toaster Ovens Electric Skillets/Woks/Griddle/Fry Pan Electric Mini Grills Items you MAY NOT Bring:                                        Candles/incense Octopus/Spider Lamps Hot plates and toasters (no open coils) Air conditioners or Space Heaters Halogen lights or High intensity light bulbs Alcohol & Alcohol Containers Hookah/Pipes/Inflammables (any open flame devices) Candle/Coffee Mug Warmers Ceiling Fans/Track Lighting Cinder blocks Contact/Wallpaper Curtains (unless UL listed with flame retardant material) Dartboards Drug/Drug Paraphernalia Deep Fat Fryers Electric Blankets Expensive Jewelry Extension Cords (any type) Fog/Smoke Machines Furniture (unless UL listed with flame retardant material) Guns, Weapons, or Ammunition Grills Glow-in-the-Dark Stars/Stickers Halogen Lamps Hot Oil Popcorn Poppers Hotplates/Hotpots Non-University provided lofts Mercury Thermometer Microwaves (over 750 watts) Natural-Cut trees, branches, or greens Oil Lamps Paint (except those allowed for use in art classes) Power Tools Refrigerators (over 3.6 cubic feet) Satellite Dishes/Antennas placed outside of room Space Heaters (any) Street Signs (University, city, county or state) Waterbeds/Mattress Wireless Routers/Access Points V 7.12