Suggested Packing List for JSU Residence Halls

Remember, you may not need every item on this list. The following items are things you should think about bringing.

What to Bring -Sleeping

• Sheets (twin, regular sized, at least two sets)
• Comforter/Duvet set
• Blanket
• Mattress Pad
• Pillow(s)
• Alarm Clock

What to Bring - Looking Your Best

• Towels and washcloths (at least two sets)
• Shower caddy
• Shower shoes/flip flops
• Bathrobe
• Shampoo, conditioner, soap, deodorant, etc.
• Tissues
• Clothes hangers
• Clothes hamper/laundry bag
• Mirror
• Clothes, shoes, outerwear, and accessories

You won't have room for your entire wardrobe, but you can trade your warm weather clothing for your cold weather clothing when you go home or during Thanksgiving break and then trade back at Spring Break or another trip home. Keep some transitional clothing on hand at all times for sudden changes in the weather.

What to Bring - Eating

• Refrigerator (maximum size 4.2 cubic feet)
• Microwave (not to exceed 1000 watts)
• Dish soap and towels
• Coffee maker
• Kitchen supplies, including plates, cups, bowl, utensils, can opener, chip clips, storage bags and storage containers
• Favorite snacks and drinks
• Food for quick and easy meals in your room (breakfast bars, sandwiches, microwave meals, etc.).

What to Bring - Studying

• School supplies, including binders, folders, pens, pencils, index cards, calculator, notebooks, stapler, tape, paper clips, rubber bans, scissors, post-it notes, highlighters, glue, white-out, ruler, backpack, dictionary, thesaurus, three hole punch, etc.
• Personal organizer/calendar
• Computer, printer, cords, and accessories, including CDs/Flash Drives, surge protector, printer paper, and ink cartridges

What to Bring - Cleaning

• Cleaning supplies, including detergent, fabric softener, stain removers, lint brushes, iron, small ironing board, laundry marking pen, drying rack, and plenty of quarters for the laundry machines
• Broom/dust pan/mop/bucket
• Paper towels
• Garbage can and bags

What to Bring - Making it Your Home

• Posters, photographs, and other decorations
• Area rug
• Lamp and/or desk lamp and light bulbs

What to Bring - Electronics

• CD player/mp3 player and headphones
• Camera
• Telephone (voice mail/caller ID provided through the Telephone Center)
• DVD player
• Television
• Batteries
• Surge protector
• Fan (to be used during transitional weather times)

What to Bring - Everything Else

• Umbrella
• Storage bins (for under your bed or in your closet)
• First aid kit
• Sewing kit
• Flashlight
• Bicycle

What Not to Bring - Miscellaneous

For the Safety of all residents, please do not bring the following items. Please remember that you may not plug multiple power strips together, alter smoke detectors, remove door closures, or put excessive furniture in rooms.

• Hot plates
• Toasters
• Candles
• Electric skillets
• Incense
• Deep fryers
• Crock pots
• Halogen lamps
• Multi-plug adapters
• George Foreman grills
• Charcoal grills
• Pets (fish allowed in ten gallon tanks or less)

Once again, these are just suggestions. You may or may not need all of the items on this list. If you have additional questions, please contact us at 256-782-5122. Special thanks to the University of Kentucky for these suggestions!

It's Great to Live in Gamecock Housing!

-JSU Housing Staff