What to Bring and What to Leave Home
Things to Bring to School
- Extra Long twin-sized bed sheets, blankets and at least one pillow
- Clothes for all seasons such as boots, a winter coat, scarf, gloves, and an umbrella.
- A UL listed multiple outlet plug (power strip) with a built-in surge protector (or two), these are the only type of extension cords permitted
- A telephone with an extra long cord. On-campus telephone service is provided in every room. Cordless phones may be used, but in a residential environment, others may be listening. If you go cordless, buy one that continuously scrambles the frequency.
- A cable ready television model that can receive more than 55 stations.
- A 16- to 24-foot coaxial cord for your TV. All rooms receive FREE cable service.
- A personal computer (with LAN/ Ethernet card) and an Ethernet cable for internet access. There is a network connection for each student. All wireless connections must be approved through the IT department
- Headphones
- A small stereo, CD player, or MP3 Player/ iPod
- Vacuum Cleaner and cleaning supplies, it is your responsibility to keep your apartment clean
- Band-Aids
- A small sewing kit
- Dishes and cooking utensils that are microwave-safe. Each suite is equipped with a microwave.
- Dishcloths, dishtowels, dish detergent
- Desk supplies
- Stationery, stamps, envelopes, and an address book
- Bathroom supplies and you may wish to bring a decorative shower curtain and bath rugs.
- Towels and washcloths
- Hangers for your clothes
- A laundry basket or bag
- An electric fan
- An alarm clock
- Fun tack, masking tape, or "painter's tape" for hanging posters/pictures
- Rolls of quarters for vending machines, washers, and dryers
- A memo board
Things to Leave at Home
- Pets are not allowed because of health regulations (the exception being pet fish, max 10 gallon tank.)
- Hanging fishnets, posters, or any other item from the ceiling are not allowed because of fire safety policies.
- Hot plates, heating coils, electric frying pans, space heaters, broilers, griddles, toasters, toaster ovens, and other open-coil cooking appliances, incense and incense burners, halogen lamps, candles, and other open-flame items are not allowed due to fire safety policies.
- Firearms, fireworks, and dangerous weapons are also not permitted in the halls.
- Lofts are not permitted in the rooms for various reasons including fire regulations.
- Cinder blocks are not allowed because they can damage the room floors.
- Room air conditioners are not permitted in the residence halls.
- No decorative lighting, such as Christmas lights, lava lamps, paper lanterns, neons etc.
- No extension cords other than surge protectors/ power strips
- No window coverings or curtains.
If you are uncertain about a particular item you are considering bringing with you for your room, please contact the Residential Life Coordinator for more information.
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Utica, New York 13502
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