What to Bring
Below is a list of items to consider bringing to campus to make you comfortable in your new home. Most students typically go home within the first few weeks of school, so you don’t need to bring everything here all at once. When you go home, you can bring the rest back with you. This will help make your Move-In experience quick and smooth.
Bed Articles
- Pillow & Pillowcases
- Sheets (extra-long twin) *Bedding sizes may differ in Cardinal Court
- Blanket/Comforter
- Mattress Pad
Clothing
- Bathrobe
- Shower Shoes
- Rain Gear - Umbrella
- Day-to-Day Clothing
- Shoes
- Sweats, Exercise Clothes
- Casual or Work Clothes
- Coat/Jacket
Desk Items
- Calculator
- Ruler, Hole Puncher, Paper Clips
- School Supplies: Notebooks, Folders, etc.
- Stapler, Tape, White Out
- Highlighters, Scissors
- Computer, printer, extra ink
- Paper for printer
- Surge Protector, Extension Cord
Food Related Items
- Snack Food
- Beverages
- Dishware, Silverware, Cups
- Bottle & Can Openers
- Dish Towels & Dish Soap
- Keurig/Single Serve Beverage Maker
Room Furnishings
- TV, Blu-Ray Player, Gaming Console
- Wastepaper Basket (Metal), Liners
- Recycling Container
- Crates/Storage Containers
- Refrigerator (must not exceed 4.5 cubic feet or draw more than 1.5 running amps)
- Area Rug
- Desk Lamp (no halogen lamps or bulbs permitted)
- Decorations to show your Redbird spirit!
Toiletries
- Comb, Brush
- Nail Care
- Tweezers
- Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Floss
- Deodorant
- Shampoo, Conditioner
- Lotion, Soap, Sunblock
- Hair Dryer, Curling Iron
- Shaving Cream, Razor
- Towels
- Shower Tote
- Toilet Paper (students living in residence hall suites must supply own toilet paper)**
Miscellaneous
- First Aid Materials
- Aspirin, Cough Syrup
- Personal Thermometer
- Money, Checkbook, Credit Cards
- Watch
- Camera, Extra Batteries
- Combination Lock
- Iron (may only be used in designated area)
- Ironing Board (for Cardinal Court only)
- Sewing Kit
- Flashlight, Extra Batteries
- Extra Set of Home & Auto Keys
- Backpack for Books
- Hangers
- Cleaning supplies
- Reusable water bottle
- COVID-19 self-test kits/at-home test kits
Laundry Items
- Laundry Detergent, Fabric Softener, Stain Remover
- Laundry Basket, Clothes Hamper
Just for Move-In (Take Home When Done)
- Cart or Two-Wheel Dolly
- Tools (hammer, screwdriver, wrench, pliers)
- Rubber mallet to put together lofts
- Note: Nothing electrical
A Greener Packing List!
Items to bring
- Bicycle, helmet, bike lock, and lights
- Reusable water bottles and/or coffee cups (ISU has numerous water bottle refill stations throughout campus!)
- Reusable cutlery, plates, containers, and straws
- Reusable K-cup container [if you are bringing Keurig coffee maker]
- Rechargeable batteries for game controllers or remotes
- Recycled paper notebooks and refillable pens
- Plant-based laundry detergent and cleaning products
- Sewing kit (ISU’s Fix-it-Friday initiative also does basic clothing repair for free!)
Items to leave behind
- Single-use items such as plastic water bottles
- Air fresheners
- Aerosol cans
- Disposable items such as paper towels, plastic cutlery, paper plates, etc.
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