Syracuse University

Bed Area

• Alarm Clock
• Bed Pillows
• Blankets/Throws
• Comforter or Bed–In–A–Bag
• Floor pillows/backrest
• Mattress Pad
• Slippers
• Twin Sheets (Jersey knit sheets are recommended as they usually fit both regular and extra-long twin beds)

 Desk Area

• Address Book
• Backpack/Briefcase
• Batteries
• Calculator
• Calendar/Planner
• Cell Phone *
• Desk Lamp (No Halogen)
• Flashlight
• Light bulbs (No Halogen)
• Office Supplies (notebooks, folders, pens, high-lighters, etc.)
• Postage Stamps
• Surge Protector/Power Strip (UL approved)
• Wastebasket

*Effective August 2007, land-line phone service is available through individual subscription only

Personal Supplies

• Laundry Detergent and Laundry Basket
• Personal Hygiene Items
• Prescription and Non-Prescription Medication
• Shower Caddy/Bucket
• Shower Shoes/Sandals
• Towels/Washcloths

Clothing/Wardrobe

• Boots (rain/snowy days)
• Business Casual and Professional Clothing (i.e. button-down shirts, dress pants, shoes, suit, etc.)
• Gloves, Hat, Earmuffs
• Pajamas
• Heavy Winter Coat
• Sweatshirt/pants
• T-Shirts
• Workout Clothes

Items to Consider

• Coaxial Cable for TV connection
• Drying Rack
• Fan
• Bed Risers

Call First!

Check with your roommate before you bring the following:

• DVD Player/VCR
• Refrigerator (less than 5.0 cubic feet)
• Microwave (less than 1000 watts)
• Stereo
• Television
• Video Game System

What NOT to Bring to Campus

• Appliances (only permitted appliances are refrigerators less than 5.0 cubic feet and microwaves less than 1000 watts. Air conditioners, hotplates, grills (including "George Foreman" grills), space heaters, etc. are not permitted).
• Candles, Incense, etc.
• Console TV's
• Firearms, Weapons, and Fireworks
• General purpose extension cords (even UL-approved)
• Halogen Lamps & Multi-headed Floor Lamps
• Large Pieces of Furniture
• Pets
• Expensive or irreplaceable collectibles or jewelry.

As a general rule: If it generates heat, leave it at home!