Pre-college Checklist

When helping your son/daughter prepare for college there are many items one might consider brining. Here are some suggestions:

• Alarm clock (with battery back-up)
• Desk lamp with metal shade
• UL approved waste paper basket
• Posters, or other decorating items with hanging devices: (thumb tacks for Cambridge, Westminster, Frederick and Frost Halls; double sided tape or "fun-tack" for all other halls)
• Telephone with a ringer cut-off option, 12 foot cord suggested, desk top only
• Cell phone, phone card, or other means to make toll calls from room
• Heavy duty extension cord, with surge protector for computer
• Include Residence Hall Room on Home Owners' Insurance
• Towels and washclothes
• Mattress pad, pillow, bedspread, blankets and sheets
• Laundry basket/duffel bag, laundry detergent, fabric softener, iron
• Rain gear/umbrella, boots (cold weather clothes could be brought up later, as the Fall progresses)
• Hangers
• Blow dryer, curling iron, etc.
• Shampoo, soap and a plastic soap dish, and a tote to carry bathroon essentials to and from the shower
• Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, and facial tissues
• Mending kit
• Medications, bandages, Tylenol
• All necessary papers: your financial aid forms, class schedules, etc.
• Social Security number
• Computer, if you have one (there are computer labs available throughout campus)
• Pens, pencils, highlighters, scotch and masking tape, scissors, paper clips, stapler ... and don't forget the duck tape!

Everything is packed, but there is a little more room? Consider bringing these items:

• Small stereo, compact disk player, television (and cable), or radio... and don't forget the headphones
• Games
• Camera and plenty of film, and a photo album
• Small flashlight
• Message board for your door
• Sports equipment: tennis racket, skates, etc.
• Snacks and soft drinks
• Utensils (knife, fork, spoon) water glass, cup
• Area rug