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What to Bring<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

OFF-TO-COLLEGE CHECKLIST<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

This list contains optional, suggested items only<\/strong> – Each person’s needs are different, so tailor this checklist to suit your requirements. Please refer to the Room and Dining Contract <\/a>for additional information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Bedroom & Storage<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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  • Bedside lamp<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Alarm clock\/clock radio<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Waste-paper basket<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Milk crates or other sturdy storage cubes (a collapsible crate also comes in handy for carrying laundry or other things)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Stacking baskets<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Under-the-bed storage trays<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Fan<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Drying rack<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Adhesive hooks, tacky adhesive, and mounting tape<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Bulletin board and push pins<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Dry erase wall calendar\/board<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  • Toolkit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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    Linens & Laundry Supplies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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    • Sheets and pillowcases (2 sets-twin beds are extra long)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Towels<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Pillows<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Mattress pad (all beds are twin extra long)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Blankets (2)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Comforter and duvet cover (makes laundering easier)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Clothes hangers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Laundry bag or basket<\/li>\n\n\n\n
    • Sewing kit<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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      Toiletries<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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      • First aid kit<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Shower tote<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Shampoo and conditioner<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Hair-styling products<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Bath and face soap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Toothpaste and toothbrush<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Dental floss<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Comb\/brush<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Tweezers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Nail clippers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Hair dryer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Razor and shaving cream<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Lotion and\/or facial moisturizer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Q-tips\u00ae<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Toilet paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
      • Facial tissues<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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        Office & Desk Supplies<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        *Most supplies available at the EOU Bookstore<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Computer and printer<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Surge protector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • USB  or flash drive<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Cell phone and charger<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Head phones<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Portable music player (great to use at the gym)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Phone\/address book<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Assignment book<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Heavy-duty stapler and staples<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Printer paper<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Pens and pencils<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Pencil holder and sharpener<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Notebooks<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 3-ring binders<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Pocket folders<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Labels of various sizes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • 3 x 5 cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Post-it\u00ae notes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Paper clips<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Rubber bands<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Scissors<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Highlighter pens (multiple colors)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Ruler<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Hanging files or folders<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Dictionary and thesaurus<\/li>\n\n\n\n
        • Stamps\/envelopes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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          Kitchen Needs<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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          • Microwave safe plates, bowls<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Plastic cups<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Coffee cup<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Fork, knife, spoon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
          • Can\/bottle opener<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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            Shared Items (Check with roommates to avoid duplication)<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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            • Audio equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • TV and DVD players<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Gaming equipment<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Coffee maker, electric hot\/teapot, rice cooker, microwave, toaster ovens (Alikut Hall & Eocene only)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Area rug<\/li>\n\n\n\n
            • Posters\/art<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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              Cleaning Supplies & Miscellaneous<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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              • Paper towels<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Trash bags<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • All-purpose cleaner<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Zip lock bags<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Kitchen storage containers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Laundry detergent (tablets are easiest to manage)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Fabric softener (sheets are easiest to manage)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Dish soap<\/li>\n\n\n\n
              • Wet wipes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                Clothing <\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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                • Pants\/jeans<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Shirts\/blouses<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Activewear<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Loungewear<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Pajamas<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Undergarments<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Slippers and\/or flip-flops<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Sweaters\/Sweatshirts<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Light & heavy jackets<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Gloves\/scarf\/hat<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • 1 pair boots<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Pair of sneakers or comfortable walking shoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Pair of dress shoes<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Set of business attire<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                • Set of semi-formal attire (optional)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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                  Prohibited Items and Actions<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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                  • Candles of any type (with or without a wick), including Scentsy wax warmers or other off-brand nightlight wax warmers<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Fuel-powered motor vehicles or associated parts for use, maintenance, repair, or storage<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Full-size refrigerators other than those provided by Residence Life<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Appliances with open heat sources (toaster ovens and bread toasters for example) and\/or no thermostat control (hot plates and grills for example) (not applicable to Alikut Hall residents)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Space heaters, except those provided by EOU and\/or Residence Life<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Burning of incense, sage or any object<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Tobacco use of any type on campus property<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Evidence of burning of incense, sage or any object<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Drapes hanging over interior entries that block natural exit pathway<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • George Foreman or other electric grills (not applicable to Alikut Hall residents)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Hanging of any items over or covering the smoke detector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Flammable materials on the ceiling or covering ceiling lights and\/or hanging anything from the ceiling<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Excessive amounts of combustible materials on exterior room doors (i.e. posters, pictures, etc.)<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Multi-plug adaptors with no surge protector<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Halogen lamps<\/li>\n\n\n\n
                  • Extension cords<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n
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