What to pack, what not to pack: The DKS dorm checklist
August 21, 2010
Supplied in your room:
• Bed
• Extra-long twin mattress
• Desk and chair
• Dresser
• Shelves
• Closet
• Cable TV connection
• Local telephone connection with free voicemail
• High-speed Internet connection
• Microfridge (except for Beall, Leebrick and McDowell halls)
Personal items:
• Address book
• Backpack/messenger bag (make sure it’s sturdy and padded if carrying a laptop)
• Calculator
• School supplies (notebooks, binders, pens, pencils, highlighters, stapler, tape, etc.)
• Envelopes and stamps
• Names, addresses, phone numbers, policy numbers for medical, credit cards and/or auto insurance companies
• Clothing
• Umbrella
• Shoe hanger
• Sewing kit
Miscellaneous room items:
• 3M hooks (won’t damage walls when removed)
• Pictures/picture frames
• Bicycle
• Bike lock
• First-aid kit
• Hangers
• Sticky Tack
• Stacking shelves or storage containers
• Small tool kit
• Small fan
• Sports equipment (Frisbee, football, basketball, etc.)
Bed and bath items:
• Extra long twin-bed sheets (36”x 80”)
• Blankets
• Pillows/pillowcases
• Mattress pad
• Towels and washcloths
• Shower shoes
• Shower tote/caddy
• Soap
• Shampoo, conditioner
• Toothbrush and toothpaste
• Prescription and over-the-counter medications
• Other personal toiletries
Electronics and hardware:
• Alarm clock
• Batteries
• Cell phone and laptop chargers
• Coaxial cable
• Computer/laptop/printer/MP3 player
• Computer paper and ink refills
• Camera
• DVD player
• Ethernet cords (RJ45 cable)
• Fan
• Flashlight
• Headphones
• Non-halogen study lamp
• Stereo
• Surge protector/power strips
• TV (talk to your roommate to avoid bringing duplicates)
Cooking & cleaning:
• Non-perishable food items (Easy Mac and Ramen noodles are always popular)
• Can opener
• Cookware, utensils, cups, plates, napkins
• Food storage containers
• Iron/small ironing board
• Broom/vacuum cleaner
• Dishwashing soap, paper towels, hand towels
— Rebekah Maple