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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
This list is intended to serve as a helpful guide as you prepare for move-in, but it is not exhaustive. We encourage you to review the DSU Residence Life Handbook found on the DSU Housing Webpage for complete guidelines and any specific restrictions. If you have questions, please reach out to our office at (605) 256-5146 or email residencelife@dsu.edu.