What to Bring (and What to Leave Behind)
What to bring checklist
Here is our recommended packing list for students living in the halls. Every student has different needs; this gives you a starting point. Items we consider essential are labeled (*). Talk with your roommate(s) to avoid purchasing and bringing double items.
Bedroom
- Extra long twin sheets (36” x 80”) *
- Pillows & pillowcases*
- Comforter/blankets*
- Mattress pad
Bathroom
- Towels & washcloths*
- Shower caddy*
- Shower shoes/flip flops*
Laundry
- Laundry basket or bag*
- Detergent/fabric Softener/dryer sheets*
- Iron & ironing board (or check one out from Residence Life)
Hygiene supplies
- Toiletries
- Shampoo & soap*
- Deodorant*
- Toothbrush & toothpaste*
- Lotion/moisturizers
- Shaving accessories
- Cleaning
- Broom/swiffer/vacuum
- Disinfectant wipes/spray
- Paper towels/rags
- Garbage Bags (8 gallons)*
- First Aid kit/medications*
- Thermometer
Kitchen
- Dishware/silverware/cups
- Food storage containers
- Dish towels/napkins
- Dish soap/sponge
- Appliances with exposed heating elements i.e. Airfryer/crockpot/rice cooker/toaster (may only be used in community kitchens)
- Cooking/baking utensils
- Pots/pans/baking dish/sheet
- Mixing bowls/strainers
- Measuring spoons/cups
- Oven mitts/potholders
- Spatula/pizza cutter/can opener/knives (blade must be under 5 inches)
Electronics
- Cell phone & charger*
- Headphones/speaker
- Laptop/PC (DSU will issue a laptop)
- Television & remote
- Gaming system (Xbox/PlayStation/etc.)
- Refrigerator (4.6 cu ft or smaller; only one per bedroom)
- Microwave (1000 watts or less; only one per bedroom)
- Power strip (surge protection & UL approved)
- Cords (HDMI/Ethernet/Coaxial)
Identification & money
- Debit card/credit card/checkbook*
- Driver’s license/Social Security card*
- Insurance cards*
- Passport/Visa
- Lockbox/safe
Academic supplies
- Backpack
- Pens/pencils/highlighters
- Calculator
- Calendar/planner
- Notebooks/binders/post-its/index cards
Miscellaneous suggested items
- Flashlight & batteries*
- Umbrella/rain gear
- Winter gear (coat/hat/gloves/boots)
- Bicycle & bicycle lock
- Hangers
- Rugs (no foam back or carpet tape)
- Futon/lounge chair
- Desk/floor lamp & bulbs (non-halogen)
- Mirror/fan
- Decorations (blue painter’s tape)
- Scented plug ins (no heating element)
Items not permitted
- Dangerous weapons & firearms (see SDBOR Policy 1.4.5 for exceptions)
- Toy guns/bow & arrows
- Dartboard/metal tip darts
- Nails/screws/tacks/pins/3M command strips & hooks
- Wall paint
- Cellophane/double sided/duct tapes
- Contact paper
- Wall mounted shelves
- Non-DSU loft kits/frames
- Sofa beds/bed risers
- Candles with wicks/incense
- Sun/lava lamps
- Colored light bulbs
- Open coil appliances/exposed heating elements
- Electric blankets
- Extension cords
- Air conditioner/space heaters
- Window fans
- Humidifiers
- Alcoholic beverages including decorative containers
- Marijuana & cannabis (including edibles)/illegal drugs & paraphernalia
- Pets