Packing List

You don’t need to pack your whole room to come to college, but you’ll want to make sure that you have some odds and ends covered. Please note that there will be an opportunity to buy items you did not pack upon arrival. This list isn’t all-inclusive, but these are some items many students are glad they brought:

YOU SHOULD BRING

• Backpack
• Blanket
• Cell Phone and Charger
• First Aid Kit
• Flashlight
• Health Insurance Information
• Heavy Winter Coat (and a hat and gloves)
• ID/Driver’s License
• Laptop Computer
• Outlet Adapter Type A (100-127 Volts)
• Pillow
• Prescription Medication(s)
• Shampoo and Body Wash
• Sheets (Twin, Extra Long)
• Shower Shoes and Shower Caddy
• Suit and/or Semi-Formal Attire (optional- for special events you may attend)
• Thermometer
• Towels

YOU SHOULD NOT BRING OR PURCHASE

• Air-Conditioning Units
• Candles
• Electric Appliances with Exposed Coils
• Gas or Charcoal Grills
• Guns/Weapons
• Halogen Lamps
• Hot Plates
• Incense
• Pets (other than fish)
• Toasters
• Water Beds

YOU MAY CONSIDER PURCHASING IN ST. LOUIS

• Bike and Bike Lock
• Board Games
• Blue Tape
• Calendar
• Cleaning Supplies
• Cooking Utensils, Cups, Plates and Utensils
• Desk Lamp
• Dish Soap
• Dry Erase Board & Markers
• Extra Shelving Units, Crates, Plastic Containers, Under-bed Storage Bins
• Face Masks
• Hangers, Shoe Rack, and Plastic Hooks
• Iron/Ironing Board or Steamer
• Laundry Bag and Detergent
• Microwave
• Portable Vacuum
• Postage Stamps
• Power Strips and Extension Cords
• School Supplies
• Small Fan
• Small Refrigerator (no larger than 4 cubic feet)
• Trash Can
• Umbrella

IN A STANDARD ROOM YOU WILL FIND:

• XL Twin bed
• Desk
• Chair
• Dresser
• Blinds
• Recycling Bin

Tip: • Talk with your roommate(s) prior to packing so you can avoid bringing duplicate items.
• Save the boxes you bring your stuff in for when you have to pack up again.
• Memorize your room number and campus box number right away.
• You can do a lot of shopping after you arrive and have seen your room.