First Year Experience & Students in Transition

Suggested Items to Bring
for On-Campus Housing

Uncertain about what to bring to campus? We polled current UMD students, and they've put together this list. Remember, every student may not need every item!

• Laundry basket, detergent, bleach, etc.
• Quarters for wash (Laundry is free to on-campus residents)
• Microwave (max 1000 watts in Residence Halls) – check with roommate
• Television – check with roommate
• Radio/Stereo – check with roommate(s)
• Favorite CDs, Tapes, etc.
• Alarm Clock - two if a night owl
• Bath towels, washcloths
• Bedding – extra long sheets
• Shower kit & caddy
  (shampoo/ conditioner, soap, shave gel, toothpaste, toothbrush, etc.)
• Flip-flops
• Robe
• Clothes for the season…probably don’t need everything
• Dishes, silverware, storage containers
• Snack foods
• Small lamp
• Full-length mirror
• Storage containers for under bed & other small places
• Small organizers
• Shoe shelf or closet organizer
• Hangers
• Toys as interested (sporting equipment, games, cards, instruments etc.)
• Backpack
• School Supplies – Pencils, Pens, Paper, Notebook, Planner
• Dictionary & Thesaurus
• Computer if own one – check with roommate
• Checking Account Information
• Cash or travelers checks to get started
• Insurance Information
• Addresses and Important Contact Information
• Credit Card for emergency – discuss need and use cautiously!
• Long distance phone service to meet individual need

Created by First Year Experience & Students in Transition at the University of Minnesota Duluth