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Things To Bring To College
This list has been compiled by Taylor students and includes suggested items for the residence hall, some comforting bonus items to have around, and finally, some extra fun items, that if a few people have on the wing, most people don't need to bring. Remember, it is not mandatory that you bring everything at once. Wait and see what you really need and will use. Talk to roommates and wingmates about each person buying one or two things to share (e.g. you bring a TV, I'll bring a fridge). If you live close by, you might want to bring your clothes in shifts, so you don't have to store everything in your room. Warning however, weather in Upland Indiana is very unpredictable. We can have 70-degree weather in November and February, and snow in May. But you can always count on the daily wind gusts.
Learn more at Summer Orientation.
| Suggested Items:Download PDF | |
| Clothes | Board games/cards |
| Lots of clothes hangers | Backpack |
| Raincoat/Umbrella | Stamps, stationary |
| Winter coat | Desk tray |
| Boots (rain and snow) | Stapler, scissors, rulers, markers, pen, pencils |
| Iron (Ironing boards are available) | Post-it notes |
| Laundry bag & detergent | Calculator & batteries |
| Shower bucket | Wall or desk calendar |
| Shower shoes (flip-flops) | Memo board for outside door |
| Toiletries of every kind | Cell phone (Or phone card for long distance calls in public areas) |
| Razor & blades | Bulletin board for inside room |
| Make-up mirror | 3M Command products for hanging items |
| Hair dryer | Plate, bowl, silverware |
| Curlers/curling iron | Coffee Mug |
| Sleeping bag for retreats | Under bed storage crates/boxes |
| Pillow/bedspread or comforter | Kleenex |
| Sheets/pillow cases | Stackable crates/self supporting bookshelves |
| Please Note: Most mattresses on campus are 80"long | Stackable/hanging shoe rack |
| Blankets | Hanging file folders |
| Towels & washcloths, beach towel | Drawer organizer |
| Surge protectors | can opener |
| Small tool kit | Small first aid kit |
| Flashlight & batteries | Paper towels |
| Alarm clock | Camera |
| Items shared with roommate: | |
| Window fan | Coffee maker/filters/coffee |
| Stereo/television | Refrigerator, no larger than 4 cubic feet |
| What not to bring: | |
| Pets | Toaster/toaster oven |
| Hot plates | George Foreman grill |
| Candles | Firearms including paintball & AirSoft |
| Bows | Wireless routers |
| Air conditioner (window unit) | Microwave |
| Halogen lamp | Curtains |
| Phone (no phone access in room) | |
