SUGGESTED PACKING LIST PROHIBITED ITEMS
The following is a short list of suggested popular items to pack for your new residential space.
*Please note: Only one microwave and one mini fridge is allowed per room, please coordinate with your roommate. Microwaves are not allowed in student rooms in Rogers, Gresham, and Whitehurst Halls. However, shared microwaves are available in designated locations within these buildings.
BATHROOM
Towels
Washcloths
Bath mat
Bathrobe
Caddy
Toilet paper
Personal products
Laundry basket
CLASS
Laptop
Calculator
Desk lamp
Thumb drive
Textbooks
Notebooks
Pens/pencils
Bookbags
Sticky notes
Highlighters
FOOD
Mini-Fridge (4.3 cubic ft. max)
Microwave*
Dishes/Cups/mugs
Utensils
Snacks
Coffee maker (with auto shutoff)
REMEMBER
ODU ID
Drivers license
Medical insurance card
Bank cards
Financial aid information
Prescription medication
Over-the-counter medication
First aid kit
Flashlight
Umbrella/rain gear
PLAY
TV/Laptop
Headphones
Game consoles
Camera
Batteries
Surge protectors
YOUR ROOM
Area rug
Posters
Plants
Photo albums
Full length mirror
Hangers
BEDDING
Extra long twin sheets/blankets
Full size sheets/blankets for Village and Nusbaum
Pillows
Pillow cases
Mattress pad
Sponges
Laundry detergent
All-purpose cleaner
Vacuum
Paper towels
Trash bags
Hand Sanitizer
FIRE PREVENTION OR ELECTRICAL ITEMS
• LED string lights that are secured onto the walls
• All electrical appliances with exposed heating elements
• Extension cords and multi-outlet plugs (must be a UL1363 approved power strip with a 15 amp circuit breaker)
• Halogen lamps, lava lamps, and strobe lights
• Live cut trees
• Multiple strands of decorative lights (no more than three stranded lights, must be UL approved, and not enclosed)
APPLIANCES
• Air Fryers
• Major appliances (such as washers, dryers, and dishwashers)
• Toaster and convection ovens – (Only permissible in apartment communities)
• Air conditioners (unless provided by the university)
FURNITURE/DECOR
• Bean bag furniture
• Liquid and air-filled furniture
• Lofts, platforms, and bed risers
• Electronic personal assistance mobility devices (including electronic bikes and Hover Boards)
• Air fresheners with built-in outlets
• Electric blankets
• Items covering or hanging from smoke detectors
• Gas or charcoal grills, propane tanks, charcoal, and other flammable materials
• Candles, incense, torches, and other objects with open flames or heating elements
• Space heaters (unless provided by the university)
• Mini-fridges larger than 4.4 cubic ft.
• Deep fryers
• Welding equipment
• Exposed cooking elements (Only permissible in apartment communities)
• Decals, metal signs, and stickers adhered to university property
• Items hanging from ceilings
MISCELLANEOUS
• Pets (except for fish in a ≤10 gallon tank)
• Darts and dart boards
• Aerials, masts, and other shortwave radio transmitting equipment as it interferes with WiFi in the building
• Barbells and Weights
> 10lbs. and exercise equipment attached to door frames/walls
• Motorcycles and other internal combustion engines inside or adjacent to buildings
Important note: Cannabis use and all forms of smoking, including e-cigarettes, are prohibited anywhere on campus, indoors or within 20 feet of residential buildings, due to federal law and ODU policies; see Policies 6606 and 3220 for details.