What to Bring

The items listed here are suggestions from our residential life staff. You should not view this list as inclusive of everything you should pack.

• mattress pad (TWIN, EXTRA LONG)
• sheets (TWIN, EXTRA LONG)
• Towels
• Pillow(s)
• Over-the-door hooks
• laundry hamper (if you choose to use laundry service they will provide a mesh bag)
• curtains and rod (each room has shades over the 48" W x 64" H windows)
• formal clothes
• storage containers
• Shower/toiletry basket or caddy
• Shower shoes
• Fan (floor, box, tower or window)
• Alarm clock
• small vacuum or dustbuster
• Umbrella, rain slicker, and rain boots
• Trash can
• Sewing kit
• Iron and small ironing board
• A rug (the linoleum floors in Davis, Gilliam and Graham-Lees are COLD in the winter! Gaines is carpeted)
• 3M removable wall-mounting hooks and tape
• Full-length mirror
• Lamps (desk or floor, the rooms have fluorescent lighting)
• Small tool kit
• cleaning supplies (residents of Gaines have the privilege of cleaning their own bedroom and their suite's bathroom)
• Ethernet cord (in case the wireless is a bit weaker in your corner of the building)
• Comfortable chair (small)
• Bed lifts to create more storage space under your bed
• Extension cords, power strips, computer cords, etc.
• Appropriate Lee Chapel attire (sport coat and khakis, dress with heels or dressy flats)

If you forget anything there is a Wal-Mart a few miles from campus. If you have a roommate or suitemates be sure to communicate about a rug, TV, DVD player, game console, Microfridge, etc. 

WHAT NOT TO BRING
Alcohol and drugs are NOT allowed in any residence hall at any time, for any reason. Smoking is NOT allowed in or near any campus buildings.

For fire safety reasons, no candles, incense, cooking appliances, or halogen lamps are allowed.  The one and only exception to cooking appliances is the Microfridge unit, which includes a microwave, refrigerator, and a freezer. Do not bring firearms, ammunition or weapons to campus.

We discourage first-year students from bringing a vehicle to campus. The parking lot is a mile from the residence halls and very crowded. It's closer and faster to walk into town, and a shuttle runs to Wal-Mart and Kroger on weekends.