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 your 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.

Suggested Items

  • Clothes
  • Lots of clothes hangers
  • Raincoat/umbrella
  • Winter coat
  • Boots (rain and snow)
  • Iron (Ironing boards available)
  • Laundry bag & detergent
  • Shower bucket
  • Shower shoes (flip-flops)
  • Toiletries of every kind
  • Razor & blades
  • Make-up mirror
  • Hair dryer
  • Curlers/curling iron
  • Sleeping bag for retreats
  • Pillow/bedspread or comforter
  • Sheets/pillow cases
    Please note:  Mattresses on campus are up to 80"
  • Blankets
  • Towels & washcloths, beach towel
  • Extension cords/power strips
  • Small tool kit
  • Flashlight & batteries
  • Alarm clock
  • Camera & film
  • Board games/cards
  • Backpack
  • Stamps, stationary
  • Desk tray
  • Stapler, scissors, ruler, markers, pen, pencils
  • Post-it-notes
  • Calculator
  • Wall or desk calendar
  • Memo board for outside door
  • Bulletin board for inside room
  • Sticky tack or 3M brand hooks (Gummy adhesive for walls can be purchased in bookstore.  NO nails or tape!)
  • Plate, bowl, silverware
  • Coffee mug
  • Under bed storage crates/boxes
  • Kleenex
  • Stackable crates/self supporting bookshelves
  • Stackable/hanging shoe rack
  • Hanging file folders
  • Drawer organizers
  •  CD organizer

Items Shared with Roommate

  • Window fan
  • Phone/answering machine, anything other than 2.4 GHz (no phone is provided in the room)
  • Stereo/television
  • Coffee maker/filters/coffee
  • Carpet
  • Refrigerator, no larger than 4 cubic feet

What Not to Bring

  • Pets
  • Toaster/toaster oven
  • Hot Plates
  • George Foreman grill
  • Candles
  • Firearms including paintball and AirSoft
  • Bows
  • Wireless routers
  • Air conditioner (window unit)
  • Microwave
  • Halogen lamp
  • Curtains