What to Bring and What to Leave!
When furnishing your room, you can certainly brighten things up with posters, plants, even a big, over-stuffed, comfy chair from the Hamilton College Cram and Scram. Remember, though, you will have to pack and haul all your belongings home at the end of the year--you’d be surprised how much stuff you will collect!
The following page lists suggested items to bring. Of course, if you forget an item, borrowing from your neighbors is a natural way to make new friends in a residence hall....as long as you return the borrowed items.
REMEMBER: Call your roommates BEFORE purchase many items for your room. Avoid duplication!
Absolute Basic Necessities:
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surge protector and/or a multi-strip with circuit breaker (no extension cords)
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tape, scissors, stapler, pens, pencils, markers, notepads, stamps, duct tape
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container for shower accessories, shower footwear
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telephone/cell phone
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laundry drying rack
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desk lamp (no halogen lamps), wastebasket
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laundry basket/bag
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laundry detergent/fabric softener
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pillow cases
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any necessary medication
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towels, wash cloths
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alarm clock/clock radio
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clothes hangers
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address book, calendar
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message/memo board
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dictionary, thesaurus
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blankets, pillows
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first aid kit (bandages, aspirin, etc.)
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small fan
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crates for storage, under bed storage bins
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two sets of extra long sheets (mattress lengths vary from 76" to 80" in length, 33” width & 6 1/2” depth – non-fitted sheets are best)
Optional Items:
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mattress pad
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trunk
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small bookshelves
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bike & bike lock
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non-halogen floor lamp
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refrigerator (no full size)
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coffeemaker
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sports equipment (racquets, etc.)
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iron/ironing board
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throw rug
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screwdriver/toolbox
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flashlight and batteries
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pictures
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tissues
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posters
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key chain
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microwave
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dishes (plate, bowl, cups, mugs, glasses, knives, forks and spoons)
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dish soap
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music (stereo, MPS player/docking unit)
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sewing kit
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dry erase board & markers
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computer (you may connect to the campus network in your room)
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TV with a generous amount of coaxial cable to attach to jack
Prohibited Items:
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NO CARS ON CAMPUS!
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tapestries
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halogen lamps (fire hazard)
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toaster ovens
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pets (except fish)
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water beds
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hotplates or items with exposed heating units
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air conditioners
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electric/kerosene heaters
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alcohol
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BB guns/air soft guns
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dartboards
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George Foreman grill
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weapons of any kind
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holiday lights/string lights
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waffle iron
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flags
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extension cord
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cloth curtains
