Our favorite time of the year is when students are moving back to campus – so we want to make the transition as easy for our Blue Devils as possible!
As your student thinks about how to make their room their own, check out this non-exhaustive list of recommended items to bring (and not bring).
There's a printable version you can download, too. See you all very soon!
Bedding
- Two pillows
- 2-3 sets of XL twin sheets
- One light comforter/blanket
- One comforter
- Egg crate mattress pad for XL twin
- Fabric/room spray
- Bin for bedding storage
Organization
- Plastic drawers for what the dresser can’t fit
- Milk crate or similar for closet storage
- Under bed bin for extra storage
- Pencil/pen holder
- Command hooks for frames and hanging up keys/lanyard
- Shoe rack for the bottom of your closet
Hygiene
- 2-3 towels; 1 hand towel
- Shower sandals
- Shower caddy
- Small caddy for the sink
- Travel soap container
- Shampoo, conditioner, soap
- Medicine for cold/cough
- Cleaning products/hand sanitizer
- Personal mask, if desired
Study
- Highlighters (students may highlight in our textbooks!)
- A planner (digital or paper)
- Calculator
- Note cards
- Scissors
- Tape
- Fun-tac for posters
- Extra phone charger
- Notebook (for written note-takers)
- Pens and pencils
Dorm room
- Futon/bean bags for seating (futons should be 80" or less)
- Rug (optional, all rooms are carpeted)
- Power strip and extension cord
- Coffeemaker or Keurig
- String lights
- Body mirror
- Small vacuum
- Reusable plasticware
- Microwavable bowl and plate
- Command hooks (for bags, towels, mirror, etc.)
- Clorox wipes
- Desk and floor lighting
- Personal safe
Things Not to Bring
- Pets (fish are allowed)
- Big stereos
- Candles
- Appliances with open heat elements
- Toasters, toaster ovens
- Firearms or other weapons