| What Residents NEED to Bring | What NOT to bring |
| twin size sheets | plastitak (not permitted on walls) |
| blankets/comforters | appliances (NO fridges, toasters, hot plates etc) |
| pillows | halogen lamps |
| towels/washcloths | Christmas lights |
| clothing for all 4 seasons | racially offensive &/or sexually explicit items |
| personal toiletries* (see list below) | alcohol, tobacco, drugs, related paraphernalia |
| laundry supplies (soap, stain remover, dryer sheets) | firearms, weapons, fireworks, candles, incense |
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insurance for personal items (check with insurance co) |
street signs, advertisements, or any other stolen public property |
| What's Helpful for Resident Students to Bring |
| waterproof footwear (it's been known to rain here!) |
| waterproof hooded jacket (Goretex or equivalent works well) |
| umbrella |
| lots of hangers |
| twice as many socks and underwear as you think you'll need |
| iron (ironing boards provided) |
| land line telephone (local phone service included in room fees, long distance plans extra) |
| staples or small pins for hanging pictures & posters |
| athletic equipment (bikes, roller blades, tennis rackets, etc) |
| musical instruments |
| small sewing or mending kit |
| small first aid kit |
| 1-2 extension cords |
| surge protector power bar for computer |
| 3-to-2 prong outlet adaptors |
| flashlight and batteries |
| camera |
| extra set of sheets and pillowcases |
| extra pillow |
| computer & printer |
| iPod or other personal audio equipment with headphones/earbuds |
| twin mattress pad |
| laundry bag &/or basket |
| lint brush |
| Tide pen |
| 2 rolls of loonies ($1 coins) for laundry |
| Personal Toiletries, OTC Medications & First Aid Items |
| Plastic container / tote for toiletries |
| shampoo and conditioner |
| hair styling products |
| travel container for soap |
| toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss |
| brush, comb |
| tweezers |
| nail clippers |
| hair dryer |
| razor and shaving cream |
| lotion / facial moisturizer |
| Q-tips |
| prescription medications |
| pain reliever (ibuprofen, aspirin, acetaminophen) |
| stomach remedies (anti-acid, imodium) |
| antibacterial ointment |
| cough drops/syrup/decongestant |
| bandaids |
| tensor bandage |