Packing for Move-In Day
Personal Items You Should Bring
- soap, toiletries, shower totebucket, towels, washcloths
- standard twin-size sheets, mattress cover
- blanket, bedspread, pillows, pillowcases
- laptop or personal computer (Windows compatible or Macintosh)
- printer for laptop or PC
- flashlight, battery-powered radio, extra batteries
- laundry bag, detergent
- quarters for the washers and dryers
- clothes hangers; alarm clock
- wastepaper basket, plastic liners
- first aid kit
- dictionary, stapler, stationery
- desk/floor lamp (no halogen bulbs, no lamps with gooseneck arms and plastic shades)
- under-the-bed storage boxes (10" clearance)
- power outlet strip with circuit breaker (no extension cords)
Items to Discuss with Roommates
- touch-tone phone with standard plug
- small refrigerator (3.6 cubic foot max)
- carpet remnant or rug
- free-standing shelving units for floor, dresser top or closet shelf
- flashlight, battery-powered radio, extra batteries
- UL/CSA approved power outlet strip equipped with an Integrated Circuit Breaker (over-current shutoff protector)
- curtains, window fan(s)
- iron/ironing board
- dustbuster/vacuum, cleaning supplies
- wastepaper basket, plastic liners
- memoboard for your room door
- cable-ready television and 15- to 20-foot cable, stereo, DVD player
- under-the-bed storage boxes (10" clearance)
- air cleaner or air ionizer with UL Seal
- recycling containers (plastic/bottles/cans only)
Items You Should Not Bring
- extension cords of any type
- boxes, trunks, suitcases, etc., except what fits under your portion of bed (10" clearance) or closet
- clothing that must be hung in closet and that exceeds 2'-3' width
- winter clothing and gear
- bicycle (unless you'll use outdoor rack)
- extra seating or other furniture
- excessive amounts of clothing, books, posters, personal effects, etc.
- ashtrays (smoking is not permitted inside any campus building)
- cinderblocks
- halogen bulbs
- lamps with gooseneck arms and plastic shades
Prohibited Items
- alcoholic beverages (if under age 21)
- illegal drugs (grounds for dismissal), drug paraphernalia
- candles (lighted), incense, fireworks, weapons
- hotplate, any appliance with open or exposed heating element or coil
- toaster, toaster oven, skillet, crock pot, etc.
- partitions, room dividers, other structures and lofts of any type, excepting only loft beds rented from the approved vendor, Bedloft.com
- masking or cellophane tape, nails, other products that damage paint/wall surfaces
- microwave oven (floor lounge might have one)
- pets
- private air conditioner, space heater
- waterbed
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Things to Know
Please "pack light" for your first trip to your room, and leave your largest and least essential items at home-at least until you and your roommate(s) have talked. Storage will be your closet space and under your bed. Each student will have:
- regular twin bed and mattress (36" x 75" x 6")
- four-drawer dresser
- desk with drawer and shelf and desk chair
- personal data line
- personal cable jack
The room also has:
- window blinds
- closet space
- smoke alarm and fire suppression sprinkler
- overhead light
Property Insurance
The University will not be able to reimburse you for any theft or loss or damages to your belongings because of fire, flood, water leak, etc. Please check your family's homeowner's or apartment dweller's policy; it will probably cover your belongings while they are on campus.
Beginning August 12 and perhaps as late as August 26, you can 'visit' your assigned room by clicking here.
Questions about triples and quads are answered here.
There are no carpeted rooms in the Cambridge, Denton, Ellicott or North Hill communities (with the exception of Anne Arundel and St. Mary's halls) or in Cecil Hall. For most rooms, a 10' x 12' carpet is recommended. All rooms are carpeted in the South Hill residence halls and Leonardtown and St. Mary's apartments.
On-Campus Living Fees
Residence Hall Room
$5,549/year
Resident Dining Plan Options
$3,679-4,079/year
Fees include room; personal data and cable connections; basic telephone service; wireless internet access; and choice of dining plans. Kosher dining plan may be substituted.