"So encourage each other and build each other up, just as you are already doing."

1 Thessalonians 5:11

What to Bring

Essentials Other Things
  • Extra-long twin sheets
  • Mattress pad
  • Blankets, bedspreads or comforter
  • Pillow and pillowcases
  • Coat hangers
  • Laundry basket/bag
  • Laundry soap, dryer sheets
  • Quarters for laundry
  • Bath and hand towels
  • Wash cloths
  • Basket or bag to carry toiletries
  • Shower shoes
  • Storage box (for under bed)
  • Alarm clock
  • Reading lamp
  • Surge protector
  • Plastic dishware/Tupperware, utensils, mugs, cups
  • Thermostatic hot pot
  • Decorations (posters, plants, etc)
  • White PlastiTak (adhesive for posters)
  • Sewing kit

What NOT to Bring

  • Dorm size refrigerator
  • Air conditioners
  • Broiler ovens or toasters
  • Microwaves
  • Electric skillets, saucepans, rice cookers, or hot plates
  • Oil popcorn poppers
  • Electric heaters/space heaters
  • Light-weight multi-plug extension cords*
  • Four-way or “cheater blocks”
  • Electric blankets
  • Any appliance not marked U/L approved
  • Any appliance with an exposed heating unit
  • Any lamp with a halogen bulb
  • Pets (fish acceptable only, in a 5-gallon tank or less)
  • Candles, incense, potpourri pots
  • Any posters with inappropriate contents

*Surge protectors are recommended for sensitive electronic equipment and required when more than two electrical devices are plugged into a single outlet.

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