Congratulations on becoming a Wildcat! We can鈥檛 wait to see you when school opens! This summer, when you鈥檙e thinking about what to pack, you can use this guide so you know exactly what you can bring to campus, and what鈥檚 best to leave at home (your pet fish, for example).
Every dorm room on campus will already have a bed, bureau, desk and straight chair, and mirror. You are allowed to bring a desk chair, if you’d like. We鈥檇 love for you to express your personality through how you decorate your room, from minimalist to bohemian. And when it comes to packing up, here鈥檚 the list of what you may bring for your dorm room:
- comfy blankets
- your favorite pillow
- sheets (twin XL size) and pillowcases
- a mattress pad or cover
- towels
- a laundry bag (and detergent if you鈥檙e doing your own laundry; laundry service is available through E&R, The Campus Laundry, at聽.)
- clothes/outerwear for the season ahead
- your toiletries
- a study lamp (there is a light provided within the desk, too)
- an alarm clock (with battery back-up)
- a dorm-sized refrigerator, 2.0 cubic feet or smaller
- a small wastebasket (we provide a small trash and recycling container in each room)
- clothes hangers
- a cell phone and charger
And here鈥檚 what to leave at home (because they鈥檙e a safety risk and we want you to be safe):
- televisions
- space heaters
- electric blankets
- halogen lamps
- furniture that鈥檚 not fire retardant
- battery-powered hoverboards and drones
- Any cooking/heating appliance (toasters, coffee makers, etc.)
- Wallpaper
You can bring wall decorations (hung with DormTape or Mounting Putty, both of which are for sale at the ). Many students bring flip-flops, a shampoo caddy, and a bathrobe for the walk to and from the shower. Feel free to bring a clock, radio, stereo, personal computer/tablet, hair dryer, razor, hair straightener, dorm fridge (small square), and a fan. Note that a box fan is provided in any dorms without central air conditioning.聽 Computer monitors are limited in size to 32 inches. There are plenty of televisions located in common spaces of dorms, so there is no need to bring yours. You can bring circuit breaker-protected power strips, but that鈥檚 the only 鈥渆xtension cord鈥 allowed.聽 Finally, you may bring a hot water heater, but it needs to be used in the dorm kitchen for safety reasons.聽 Most dorms already have one for community use.
And bring headphones if you like music. We require students to use them if listening to anything during quiet and study hours鈥攚hich we know you will appreciate when you鈥檙e trying to get your work done.
Starting your boarding school journey is exciting鈥攁nd packing is part of that adventure. If you have questions, don鈥檛 hesitate to聽email us. We want your room to feel like home from day one.