What Should You Bring?
In addition to your usual personal belongings, you'll need to bring a few items:
- Bedding for an 80" extra-long twin bed (sheets, pillows, blankets)
- Towels, wash cloths, soap, shampoo, toothpaste
- Hangers, shoe rack, laundry basket, and shelf/drawer liners
- TV, I-pod/mp3 players, headphones
- Computer, printer and perhaps a laptop lock (don't forget your printer cable)
- Surge protected power strips
- Alarm clock, coffee maker
- Cell phone
- Small personal recycling bins
- Plate, bowl, mug, utensils, small pots or pans (if you want to use the hall kitchens)
- Small cleaning equipment and supplies. (You can check out vacuums and brooms at your front desk)
Optional Items
- Small refrigerators - no larger than hip high. (micro-fridge units are provided in Alvarado and Santa Clara Halls)
- Things to personalize your space: throw rugs, pillows, plants, posters
- Favorite snacks and drinks, from Ramen to Red Bull
- Bike
- Residents in apartments can bring pots & pans, dishes, cooking utensils, silverware and glasses
Several items are available to rent, including refrigerators, bunk beds, and landline phones. See our rental items page.
