Packing for College

HOUSING AND RESIDENCE LIFE

Moving In

All rooms are furnished with mattress/frame, desk, chair, closet or wardrobe, dresser (except Newell and Richmond Halls), wall-to-wall carpet, MicroFridge, cable TV, and Internet access.

The following list will help you pack. We encourage you to bring only the essentials when you move in. It's also a good idea to contact your roommates to find out what they plan to bring.

To view a printable version of this list, please click the link below

Packing List

Bedding
and Towels

Pillow
Extra-long (80 inch x 36 inch) twin sheets
Padded or quilted mattress cover
Bath towels
Blankets
Comforter
Egg crate/foam
Pillow cases
Washcloths

Kitchen
Supplies

Aluminum Foil
Bowls
Can opener
Cups
Dish towels
Microwavable dishes
Microwave containers
Oven mitts
Plastic cups
Plastic silverware
Plastic wrap
Plates
Silverware
Snacks
Water

Electronics

Alarm clock
TV cable (coaxial)
UL-approved power strip with circuit breaker
Televison
Laptop
Personal Computer
Printer

Health
and Hygiene

Personal toiletries
Bathroom cleaning supplies
Shower Caddy
Hand soap
Conditioner
Shampoo
Tissues
Toilet paper
Toothbrush
Toothpaste
Hair dryer
Sewing kit
Band-Aids
First-aid kit
Medicine as necessary

Laundry
and Cleaning

Laundy detergent
Dryer sheets
Quarters (for laundry room)
Laundry bag or collapsible hamper

Miscellaneous

Air freshener
Cards
Flashlight
Board games
Musical instrument
Photos/Photo album
Posters
Storage boxes
Tool kit
Umbrella
Utility hooks
Desk lamp
Floor lamp
One Card or Form of ID
Clothes hangers
Mirror
Throw rug
Wastebasket

Do Not Bring

All Weapons

Firearms – guns, rifles, and ammunition
Replica Firearm – any firearm made to look like or resemble a real gun
Airsoft, BB, & Paintball Guns – any device capable of casting a projectile
Knives – any pocket knife with a blade over three inches long
Other Weapons – martial arts weapons and archery equipment

Fire Safety

Candles and incense
Cooking appliances
Space heaters/extension cords
Coffee makers of any kind, including all single serve coffee makers like Keurig's or others

Additional Prohibited Items

Alcohol – if under the age of 21
Marijuana and other illegal drugs
Drug paraphernalia
Hookahs or other smoking devices
Microwave
Refrigerator
Air conditioner
Cinder blocks
Bed risers
Pets (except for fish, fish tanks cannot be larger than 10 gallons and may not have electrical equipment)
Extension cords
Nail/tacks
Halogen light bulbs (tubular) in torchiere-style halogen lamps (unless the bulbs are 300 watts or less and meet UL revised performance standards)


	BE INFORMED
	As a member of Towson University's on-campus community, you have agreed to adhere to the rules and regulations published in your Housing Contract, the Undergraduate Catalog and online at www.towson.edu/ studentaffairs/policies. It is important that you read and become familiar with all university policies related to housing in these publications. Please take special note of the following policies when you set up your room
	No Extension Cords
	Extension cords are prohibited for use in University Housing for any purpose. All electrical appliances ,must either be plugged directly into the wall outlet or plugged into an Underwriter Laboratory (UL) or Factory Mutual (FM) listed power strip that contains a circuit breaker or a replaceable fuse. For appliances with three-pronged plugs, the third grounding prong should never be removed and must be plugged in appropriately.
	No Wires on the Floor
	Wires may not be placed in an area where they can be stepped on. Wires must never be taped to the floor/carpet. This includes wires from power cords, speaker wires, cable TV coaxial, phone wires, etc. If wires are in a foot traffic area, they must be in a cord cover that is Underwrites Laboratory (UL)-approved.