Housing & Residential Experience

Things to Bring

Use these helpful lists and tips to help guide you in what to bring during move-in and what should be left at home.

This list includes tips for students living in Traditional Residential Halls, Small Houses, Language Houses, Apartments and Cottages – so whether you are a new or returning students, these lists and tips are for you!

And remember, less is more! Talk with your roommate ahead of time about larger items you can share like a TV or any other non-essential appliances.

Refer to the Pathfinder for a complete list of permissible items and campus living policies.

 

What To Bring

This list is a general list for all students to keep in mind when packing but more specifically for students assigned to rooms in Traditional Residential Halls, Small Houses and Language Houses. 

Click the following links familiarize yourself with what residential communities are considered Traditional Residential Halls & Small Houses & Language Houses and to learn more about what already comes standard in your space.

Things to Bring for new students and returning students
Essentials 
Optional 
Room and Sleep 
  • Twin XL Sheets
    • Mattress Measurements (roughly): 80” x 39” x 6”
    • Standard Sheets
  • Comforter
  • Throw Blanket
  • Pillows & Pillow Cases
  • Mattress Pad/Topper 
  • Area Rug
  • Curtains (all rooms have blinds but if you bring curtains they must be on a tension rod!)
  • Lamps
  • Extra Storage Bins/Shelves/Shoe Rack
  • Bulletin Boards & Tacks
  • Sticky Tack & Non-permanent Adhesive Wall Hooks)
  • Small Tool Kit
  • Desk Lamp
Wellness and Hygiene Essentials
  • Personal Medication 
  • Shower Supplies (including shower shoes)
  • Personal Hygiene Items 
  • Cleaning Supplies 
    • Laundry detergent and Dryer sheets 
    •  Dishwashing liquid 
  • Trash Bags 
Class and Tech Supplies 
  • Writing Stationary 
  • Calculator 
  • Computer and Assessor 
  • Bag/Backbag 
  • Surge Protector 
  • Flash Drive 
  • Planner 
  • Notebooks/Binder with Paper 
  •  Headphones 
Weather/Outdoor Preparedness
  • Rain/Snow/All-weather Boots
  • Winter/Rain Coat 
  • Any outdoor gear for your new adventures in the mountains!

 
  • Flashlight 
  • Charging Bank 
  • Rain Jacket 
  • Umbrella 
Cooking and Dining Supplies  
  • Water Bottle: remember the altitude
  • Silverware
  • Plates and Bowls
  • Glasses and mugs
COVID/Flu Preparedness 
  • N95/KN95 Masks
  • Gloves (single use latex or rubber gloves)
  • Disinfectant wipes
  • Disinfectant spray
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Hand Soap
  • Digital Thermometer
  • Kleenex
  • Cold/Flu medication

Leave at Home/ What Not To Bring 

Things Not to Bring
Prohibited Substances
  • Alcohol/Illegal Drugs/Tobacco (CC is a smoke and Tobacco Free Campus)
  • Weapons (including facsimile weapons)
  • Weight benches
Fire Hazards
  • Candles, Incense, Melted Wax Products
  • Halogen Lamps
  • Open Heating Coil Appliances like Toasters, Waffle Irons, George Foreman Grills, Hot Plates, Pressure Cookers, etc.
Electrical and Heating Devices
  • Microwaves and Fridges
  • Space Heaters and AC Units
  • Wireless Internet Routers
Furniture and Decorations
  • Objects hanging from ceiling
  • Non-college issued furniture (chairs, mattresses, tables, desks, etc.)
  • Bed Risers
  •  
Animals 
 Pets and Animals (except fish in a 10-gallon or smaller tank and registered service or emotional support animals with Accessibility Resources)

Apartments

Click the following links familiarize yourself with what residential communities are considered Apartments and to learn more about what already comes standard in your apartment.

Please review the ‘What To Bring’ section as it includes all basic necessities and items to consider as they are not mentioned below

Additional items to consider:

  • Apartments on campus are furnished. You do not need to bring any additional furniture, but are welcome to if that helps make your apartment feel like home.
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen Supplies (plates, mugs, glasses, utensils, pots, pans, etc)
  • Open Heating Coil Appliances like Toasters, Waffle Irons, George Foreman Grills, Hot Plates, Pressure Cookers, etc. are allowed in Apartments
  • Shower Curtain & Rod
  • Bathroom Cleaning Supplies
  • Toilet Paper
  • Bathmat
  • Rugs and/or Carpets
  • TV (with Smart TV device if needed, ex. Roku) 
  • Gaming Console (optional)

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Fourth Year Spaces

Click the following links familiarize yourself with what residential communities are considered Fourth Year Spaces  and to learn more about what already comes standard in your cottage.

Please review the ‘What To Bring’ section as it includes all basic necessities and items to consider!

Additional items to consider:

  • All Fourth Year spaces are furnished 
  • Sheets for your specific bed
  • Microwave
  • Kitchen Supplies (plates, mugs, glasses, utensils, pots, pans, etc)
  • Open Heating Coil Appliances like Toasters, Waffle Irons, George Foreman Grills, Hot Plates, Pressure Cookers, etc. are allowed in Cottages
  • Shower Curtain & Rod
  • Bathroom Cleaning Supplies
  • Toilet Paper
  • Bathmat
  • Rugs and/or Carpets
  • TV (with Smart TV device if needed, ex. Roku) 
  • Gaming Console (optional)

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