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Don't forget to bring these important items. If possible, we suggest that you communicate with your roommate to decide who will bring what to your new home!

Shopping for the future

  • Dolly for moving in
  • Pillows, bed linens, blankets, etc.
  • Fan
  • Alarm clock
  • Radio, stereo, head phones
  • Towels and wash clothes
  • Clothing hangers
  • Pens, pencils, paper, envelopes, etc.
  • Toiletries
  • Bucket for shower items
  • High Efficiency Laundry detergent, laundry basket/bags
  • Umbrella
  • Flashlight
  • Can opener
  • Glasses, plates & silverware
  • Posters
  • Iron
  • Backpack
  • Phone and answering machine (Voice Mail available at Telecom: 581-5951)
  • Fused multiple electrical outlet strip
  • Cable-ready television
  • Microwave ovens not to exceed 800 watts
  • Refrigerators not to exceed 5 cubic feet
  • Personal computer, 10/100 LAN Ethernet adapter card and a 10' minimum category 6 cable
  • Updated virus protection software
Items that should be left at home:
  • Portable air conditioning units
  • Electric blankets
  • Cooking appliances other than microwaves
  • Portable electric heating units
  • Halogen lamps without safety grid and wattage over 300 watts
  • Candles, incense and other open flames

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