Necessities

Bedroom Items

  • XL twin bedding
  • XL twin mattress pad
  • Blankets/Comforter
  • Pillows/Pillowcases
  • Mattress pad

Bathroom Items

  • Towels and washcloths
  • Flip flops
  • Shower caddy
  • Shower shoes
  • Toiletries
  • Razor and shaving cream
  • Contact solution
  • Prescription medications

Closet

  • Clothes
  • Shoes/Boots
  • Pajamas
  • Winter Gear
  • Accessories
    • Jewelry
    • Scarves
    • Hats
    • Sunglasses
  • Slippers
  • Robe
  • Hangers
  • Mirror

Class

  • Notebooks
  • Folders
  • Pens/Pencils
  • Highlighters
  • Paper
  • Calculator
  • Books
  • Paper clips
  • Stapler and staples
  • Post-it Notes
  • Notecards
  • Daily planner
  • Book bag

Convenience & Comfort

Bedroom

  • Power strips
  • Fan
  • Storage cube
  • Extra lighting
  • Digital TV
  • Alarm clock

Decor

  • Area rug/Carpet squares
  • Curtains
  • Photos
  • Posters
  • Command strips

Health

  • First aid kit
  • Over-the-counter medications
  • Vitiams
  • Kleenex

Kitchen

  • Plates
  • Bowls
  • Utensils
  • Cups
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Tupperware
  • Can opener
  • Coffee maker
  • Dish soap
  • Microwave <1000 watts
  • Refrigerator <5 cubic ft

Food

  • Bottled water
  • Sports drinks
  • Chips
  • Crackers
  • Microwave meals
  • Cereal
  • Granola bars

Other

  • Umbrella
  • Printer
  • Flashlight
  • Batteries
  • Sewing kit
  • Tool kit

What NOT to Bring

The following items are not permitted on campus:

  • Duct tape
  • Air conditioners
  • Toasters
  • Grills
  • Pizza ovens
  • Halogen lamps
  • Candles
  • Incense
  • Vape pens or other vaping devices
  • Pets (although ESAs and non-dangerous aquarium fish are permitted)
  • Paintball equipment
  • Air-soft or any other guns
  • Knives with blades over 3”
  • Alcohol (if under 21)
  • Illegal drugs
  • Tobacco products (including smokeless tobacco)

Questions?

If you aren’t certain whether a specific item is permitted, please email residence.housing@loras.edu