What Should I Bring to College?

What About the
Classroom?!
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Things to LEAVE at
Home!!!
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Dictionary
Reference books
Stamps/Stationary
Addresses/phone numbers
Pens/pencils/erasers
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Candles (burned or unburned), candle warmers, incense (burned or unburned), and any other items with
an open flame are prohibited. Candles kept for decorative purposes must have the wick completely removed.
Halogen lamps and multi-bulb floor lamps,
exceeding 3 bulbs are strictly forbidden!!! Es-
Pen/pencil container
pecially plastic-covered multi-bulb floor
Paperclips/rubber bands
lamps!!!
Tape (masking/scotch)
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Space Heaters are also strictly forbidden!
Glue/glue-stick
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No toaster ovens, toasters, open burners, sandwich
makers, George Foreman Grills, electric frying pans, or
any other items with an exposed heating element!
Albright Woods residents are permitted to have a
toaster (not a toaster oven!).
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Charcoal grills and propane tank grills are strictly forbidden! Exception: A. Woods residents are permitted
to have charcoal grills, not propane grills!
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No refrigerators or microwaves. The college provides
both to you, with the exception of Albright Woods
Apartments. Woods residents are allowed to bring a
microwave if they choose.
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Absolutely NO pets!!! No animals, with the exception
of fish and turtles in properly maintained aquariums
of 10 gallons or less, will be allowed in the residence
halls.
Stapler/staples
Ruler
Hole-punch
Scissors
Notebooks/notepads
Loose-leaf binder/paper
Folders/files
Whiteout
Dry-Erase Board/Markers
Backpack or Tote bag
Day Planner/Calendar
Perks of Living
on Campus!
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What Should I
Bring to College?
Free Laundry Facilities in every Residence Hall Location – no coins needed!
All residence hall rooms are provided with air conditioning – students are not permitted to bring their own A/C
units!
All residence hall rooms are provided with microfridges – students are not permitted to bring their own
microfridge units! Exception: A. Woods apartments include a full-size refrigerator and students are
permitted to bring their own microwaves.
All residence halls are wireless. Students will have wireless access from their rooms and all common areas.
Students no longer need to bring their own Ethernet cable.
Office of Housing and
Residential Learning
(610) 921-7641
Makes Living a LOT
Nicer
Comforts of Home
Bed
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Pillows
Blanket/Comforter/Bedspread
Extra long twin sheets/pillow case
Egg-crate mattress pad
Shower
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Flip-flops
Shower caddy to include: covered soap dish,
toothbrush container, shaver/razors/shaving
cream, shampoo/conditioner, soap/liquid
soap/sponge
Towels and washcloths
Getting Ready
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Hangers
Blow dryer/curling iron/straightener
General toiletries/cosmetics
Hand or vanity mirror
Brushes/combs
Hair ties/hair clips
Must Have to Survive
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I.D. (driver’s license, etc.)
Cell Phone
Alarm Clock
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Coffee-maker
Coffee mugs
Plastic tumblers
Microwave dishes/bowls
Silverware
Drink containers/pitcher
Can opener
Pot scrubber
Sponges/dish towels/dish soap
Instant foods and beverages
Desk light and extra light bulbs
Extra light (bed or night light)
Flashlight and batteries
Nice to Have Around!
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Camera/film/batteries
Photo album/pictures
Jewelry box/sewing kit
Circulating fan/Air fresheners
Extra chair or beanbag
Sit-up pillow/body pillow
Drying rack with tray
Room decorations
Iron/Portable ironing board
3-drawer storage
Curtains (blinds provided)
Area rug (10’ x 10’ recommended)
Game console
Trash Wastebasket (plastic) & liners
Recycling Wastebasket (plastic) & liners
Storage boxes (under-the-bed)
Extension cord (UL approved ONLY)
Laundry bag/basket
Laundry detergent/dryer sheets
Locking storage box/trunk
3M Hooks or 3M Mounting strips (not regular mounting tape!)
TV/VCR/DVD/Cable Cord (Basic cable service is provided)
Stereo/Radio/CDs/ I-Pod
Computer/Laptop/Printer
Disks/Flash-drive/Paper
Mouse Pad
First-Aid Kit
Cold and Headache medicine
Tissues/Cotton balls/Swabs
Umbrella/Poncho
Snow boots/Gloves/Hats/Winter Coats
Check out what
NOT to bring
on the back of
this brochure!