PACKING THINGS TO BRING qq Extra-long twin bed sheets (80”), pillows, pillowcases, comforter qq Towels qq USB flash drive qq Headphones qq Laundry bag/hamper, drying rack, detergent, stain remover qq Raincoat, umbrella qq Shower sandals
THINGS TO LEAVE AT HOME qq Microwaves (including microwave and refrigerator combination units)
qq Heating or cooking appliances (hot pots, toaster ovens, coffee makers, etc.)
qq Refrigerators with interiors larger than 3.1 cubic feet (Northwestern student-run company RezEssentials offers RoomDirect delivery of APPROVED-size refrigerators to your room prior to move-in! Visit their site for more information.)
qq Cell phone charger
qq Hanging blankets, hanging rugs, tapestries, etc.
qq Non-halogen desk lamp or other bright light for reading
qq Lighted candles, holiday lights, and incense
qq Poster adhesive, removable hooks
qq Fireworks, explosives, incendiaries, firearms, and other similar items
qq Portable fan qq Shower caddy qq Reed diffusers, deodorizers, air fresheners qq Alarm clock
qq Air conditioning units qq Waterbeds qq Lofts or loft-like risers (Many of our beds are adjustable.)
qq Power strip electrical adapter
qq Cinder blocks, wooden platforms, and any other sort of “bed riser”
qq Dry-erase board, markers
qq Pets
qq Photo ID, driver’s license, state ID card, or passport qq S ocial Security Card, birth certificate, or US passport if you plan to
work on or off campus qq Flashlight with extra batteries
SUGGESTED HEALTH ITEMS TO BRING qq Information: insurance and pharmacy cards; physician’s name, address, telephone number; emergency telephone numbers; prescription refills, including glasses prescription qq Current prescription medications in their original, labeled containers qq Over-the-counter medicines for pain relief, allergies, colds, etc. qq Glasses, contact lenses, cleaning solutions, extra lenses, cases qq Skin care products such as soaps, lotions, sun block, aloe, acne ointment, antibacterial/antibiotic ointment, etc. qq Extra toothbrushes, toothpaste, dental floss qq Band-Aids, gauze, adhesive tape, “Ace” bandage qq Other personal hygiene items and toiletries qq Ice pack/hot pack qq Thermometer (digital or electronic)
WHAT IS ALREADY IN YOUR ROOM • Adjustable bed • Desk • Study chair • Dresser or built-in closet