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Packing List

As you prepare to pack for your arrival to campus we want to help you be savvy in keeping your room efficient and tidy, to prevent overstuffing your space.  

What You SHOULD Bring

The Basic Essentials

  • Bedding: twin extra long sheets, pillow, blanket/comforter, and mattress pad
  • Towels and washcloths
  • Cords/Cables: chargers, coax & ethernet cable, power strip/surge protector, grounded extension cord
  • Computer/laptop
  • Clothes for Fall
    • Some warm weather clothes
    • Some cool weather clothes
    • Fall jacket/rain coat
    • Shoes
  • Backpack
  • School supplies
  • * Small fan/window fan
  • Closet hangers
  • * Small trash can and trash bags

Health & Wellness Essentials

  • Washable face coverings/masks
  • Prescriptions (90-day supply)
  • Cleaning supplies
    • Disinfectant spray and/or wipes
    • Hand sanitizer
    • Antibacterial soap
    • Laundry basket and supplies
    • * Paper towels
  • Hygiene essentials
    • Shower shoes/flip-flops
    • Shower caddy
    • Toiletry items: shampoo, conditioner, soap, etc.
    • Tissues
  • Emergency Kit
    • First aid kit: thermometer, adhesive bandages, antibacterial ointment
    • Flashlight
    • Go Bag: duffel bag/backpack prepared to move or relocate quickly
      • 2 changes of clothes
      • Travel toiletries
      • Prescriptions
    • Insurance cards and information

What You COULD Bring

Comfort Items

  • * Gaming system (PS4, XBox, Wii, etc.)
  • Posters/pictures
  • * Coffee maker
  • * Rug/carpet
  • * Vacuum or broom and dust pan
  • Headphones/earbuds
  • * Cork board/calendar/whiteboard
  • Alarm clock
  • Reading lamp
  • Hair dryer, flat iron, etc.
  • * Full length mirror
  • * Small to medium sized television

What You SHOULDN’T Bring

Unneeded Items

  • Small refrigerator (we supply a Microchill refrigerator/microwave combo for each room)
  • Printer (there is one in every residential building and numerous across campus)
  • Large TV
  • Large furniture: office chair (one is provided), futon
  • Dishes and silverware
  • Formal clothes

Prohibited Items

  • Air conditioners and space heaters
  • Candles, incense
  • Cooking appliances: toaster, toaster oven, hot plates, griddles, grills
  • Dart boards and darts
  • Halogen lamps and bulbs
  • Hookahs
  • Home entertainment systems
  • Non-grounded extension cords
  • Personal microwaves
  • Pets
  • Popcorn maker
  • Weapons: knives, firearms, ammunition, explosives, fireworks, paint/pellet guns, or any item that shoots a projectile
  • Personal wireless access points, routers or hubs: Any devices that interfere with Husson’s data network are not permitted; where such items are found connected to the network, data access to that location will be disable and the item will be confiscated.

 

* Items we recommend you discuss sharing with your roommate(s).