Packing List

You don’t need to pack your whole room to come to college, but you’ll want to make sure that you have some odds and ends covered. This list isn’t all-inclusive, but these are some items many students are glad they brought:

YOU SHOULD BRING

Backpack Blue Tape Calendar Cell Phone and Charger Cleaning Supplies Comforter, Blankets, and Pillows Face Masks First Aid Kit Flashlight Hangers, Shoe Rack, and Plastic Hooks Health Insurance Information Heavy Winter Coat (and a hat and gloves) ID/Driver’s License Iron/Ironing Board Laptop Computer Laundry Bag and Detergent Power Strips and Extension Cords Prescription Medication(s) School Supplies Shampoo and Body Wash Sheets (Twin, Extra Long) Shower Shoes and Shower Caddy Thermometer Towels Trash Can Umbrella YOU SHOULD NOT BRING

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Air-Conditioning Units Candles Electric Appliances with Exposed Coils Gas or Charcoal Grills Guns/Weapons Halogen Lamps Hot Plates Incense Pets (other than fish) Toasters Water Beds

YOU MAY ALSO CONSIDER

Bed Raisers Bike and Bike Lock Board Games Cooking Utensils Cups, Plates and Utensils Desk Lamp Dish Soap Dry Erase Board & Markers Extra Shelving Units, Crates, Plastic Containers, Under-bed Storage Bins Microwave Portable Vacuum Postage Stamps Small Fan Small Refrigerator (no larger than 4 cubic feet) Suit and/or Semi-Formal Attire for special events you may attend

In a standard room you will find:

XL Twin bed Desk Chair Dresser Blinds Recycling Bin

TIPS

Talk with your roommate(s) prior to packing so you can avoid bringing duplicate items Save the boxes you bring your stuff in for when you have to pack up again Memorize your room number and campus box number right away You can do a lot of shopping after you arrive and have seen your room

Make sure you complete the following before you arrive at WashU!

• Book your flight to St. Louis, arriving by January 11 • Apply for J-1 Entry Visa • Pay I-901 SEVIS Fee • Select a meal plan option • Pay Enrollment Deposit • Activate your WUSTL Key • Enroll in Duo two-factor authentication

• Activate your WashU email account • Review and edit your WebSTAC User Profile • Connect with Disability Resources if you require accommodations • Complete the Academic Integrity module • Complete the Title IX module • Send a picture of yourself to Campus Card Services for your student ID • Register for classes during your assigned registration time • Complete your Habif Health and Wellness Center requirements including health history and vaccination/immunization documentation (including your COVID-19 vaccination) • Transfer your medical records and prescriptions to the Habif Health & Wellness Center and make arrangements for treatment • Check your housing assignment • Sign up for a U-Pass, a free transit card for St. Louis public transportation

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