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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.

Suggested Items:

Clothes
Lots of clothes hangers
Cell phone or phone card for long distance calls
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: Most mattresses on campus are 80 inches long
Blankets
Towels & washcloths, beach towel
Extension cords/power strips
Small tool kit
Flashlight & batteries
Alarm clock
Camera
Board games/cards
Backpack
Stamps, stationary
Desk tray
Stapler, scissors, ruler, markers, pen, pencils
Post-it notes
Calculator and batteries
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
Can opener
 

Items shared with roommate:

Window fan
Stereo/television
Coffee maker/filters/coffee
Carpet (English and Gerig Halls only)
Small refrigerator, no larger than 4 cubic feet

 

What not to bring:

Pets
Phone (no phone access in room)
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