What to pack, what not to pack: The DKS dorm checklist

Rebekah Maple

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