Student Packing Checklist

The items on the checklist are suggestions only and are not required by the University. Depending upon a student's major and classes the types of calculators, computers, and other items will vary according to need. Please have your student check with the appropriate department before making any purchases.

General

  • Address Book and stationery
  • Air Freshner
  • Checkbook/ATM card
  • Envelopes
  • Fan
  • Flashlight
  • Hangers
  • Laundry soap
  • Laundry bag/basket
  • Photos and mementos from home
  • Postage stamps
  • Quarters (for laundry)
  • Rain gear (raincoat, umbrella)
  • Robe
  • Shower shoes
  • Small sewing kit
  • Trash Can
  • Winter wear (coat, hat, gloves)

First Aid Kit

  • Antibiotic Cream
  • Band Aids
  • Cold Medicine
  • Lip Balm
  • Nail Clippers
  • Pain Reliever
  • Q-tips
  • Stomach Medicine
  • Sunscreen
  • Tissues
  • Throat/cough lozenges
  • Vitamins

Toiletries

  • Shower stuff & caddy
  • Toothbrush
  • Dental floss
  • Toothpaste
  • Mouthwash
  • Shaving cream
  • Razors
  • Face wash
  • Wash cloths
  • Towels
  • Hair supplies

College Supplies

  • Book bag
  • Calculator
  • Calendar/planner
  • Dictionary - Thesaurus
  • Desk Lamp - No Halogen Lamps
  • Folders
  • Highlighters
  • Hole punch
  • Notebooks
  • Notebook paper
  • Note cards
  • Paper clips
  • Pencils
  • Pencil sharpener
  • Pens
  • Rubberbands
  • Ruler
  • Post-It notes
  • Scissors
  • Stapler/staple remover
  • Tape

Optional Items

  • Alarm clock
  • Answering machine
  • Batteries
  • Bulletin board
  • Computer
  • Iron (boards provided)
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stereo
  • Storage crates
  • Television
  • Throw rugs