What to Pack

As you prepare for life on The Bluff, take a look at our UP packing list suggestions. Want to find out more about your residence hall? Head over to the Office of Residence Life site for more information!

Bedding

Pillows
Twin Extra Long sheets
Blankets
Comforter/Bedspread

Kitchen

Dishes (for small meals or snacks in your room)
Eating utensils
Glassware
Water bottle
Coffee cups
Coffee thermos
Ziploc bags
Dish soap
Hand soap
Refrigerator* (up to 4.5 cubic feet)
Microwave*

*only one per room, so check with your roommate!

Shower

Bath towels
Bathrobe
Flip-flops or shower shoes
Shower caddy
Toiletries

Decorations

Posters
Photos
Mementos from home
Memo board for door
Full-length mirror
Command hooks/strips
Push pins

Electronics 

Computer/laptop
Surge protector/power strip
Desk lamp
Small clamp-on lamp (for bedside)
Extra-long phone charger 

Laundry

Laundry basket/bag
Laundry detergent
Dryer sheets
Iron
Hangers

School Supplies

Backpack
Pens/pencils
Scissors
Stapler
Notebooks
Textbooks 

Other

Fan
Clorox wipes
Extra storage/drawers
Bicycle
U-Lock for bicycle
Medical information (tip: save a photo of your health insurance card on your phone)
First-aid kit

Additional Items to Bring During COVID-19 Pandemic

Do Not Bring

Cooking appliances that utilize an open flame or coil heaters (toasters, hot plates, portable grills)
Slow cookers
Space heaters
Air conditioning units
Extension cords
Pets (except for fish in a small aquarium)
Christmas/twinkle lights (battery operated twinkle lights are OK)
Candles or incense