Checklist of Items Your Student Should Bring to College

. Comfortable clothes and shoes for class - lots of walking
. One or two dressy outfits and shoes for more formal affairs
. Work out clothes and shoes
. Bathing suit
. Light jacket
. Rain apparel or umbrella
. Comforter/bed spread
. Linens (ask what size bed you have)
. Pillows
. Coffee mugs/drinking cups, dishes and silverware (some)
. Poster putty
. Plastic containers with lids
. Salt and pepper shakers
. Headphones
. Power strip
. Desk lamp/bed lamp
. TV/VCR/DVD
. Stereo
. Fan
. Hair dryer
. Alarm clock
. Small refrigerator/microwave (check with housing)
. Crates or stacking containers
. Paper towel and other small cleaning supplies
. Sewing kits, scissors, safety pins
. Message board for door
. Bathrobe
. Shower shoes
. Towels/wash cloths
. Soap/shampoo/conditioner
. Small shaving cream and razor
. Small bucket for carrying shower supplies
. Facial tissues
. Laundry basket/bag
. Laundry detergent/dryer sheets
. Roll of quarters
. First aid kit
. Pens/pencils
. Computer
. Paper (looseleaf and printing)
. Folders/binders
. Backpack
. Calculator
. Blank CDs

Good Things To Have:

. Access to money (bank card, bank account, checks, etc)
. Key ring
. Flashlight
. Batteries
. Camera
. Sports/recreation equipment
. Cell phone or pre-paid calling card
. Snacks for room

DON'T Bring:

. Halogen bulbs or lamps
. Hot plates, skillets, toasters, toaster ovens
. Air conditioners
. Extension cords
. Candles
. Pets