Pack these items
CLEANING SUPPLIES
- Paper towels and napkins
- Dishwashing pan
- Dishwashing liquid
- Dish towels
- Broom or vacuum
- Glass cleaner
- Trash bags
- Bathroom supplies
ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
- Computer
- TV
- Music equipment/supplies
- Coffee Maker
- Microwave (less than 750 watts)
- Refrigerator (less than 3 amps, 4.3 cubic ft.)
- Alarm clock
- Power strip with surge protector
- Desk and floor lights
LINENS
- Extra long twin bed sheets – Suites
- Standard twin bed sheets – Communal halls
- Blankets
- Comforter or bedspread
- Mattress pad
- Pillows
- Towels and washcloths
STUDY AIDS
- Pens and pencils
- Markers/highlighters
- Stapler
- Paper clips
- Scotch tape/masking tape
- Ruler
- Scissors
- Notebooks
- Folders
- Calculator
- Sticky Notes
STUDENT OFFICE SUPPLIES
- Push pins (to hang picture/posters/decorations on the walls)
- Throw rug (Suites are carpeted/tiled in bathroom & food prep area)
- Wastebasket
- Trash bags
- Bulletin/message board
- Curtains (Dimensions are on our website at: housing.ship.edu)
- Posters
- Plants
- Furniture covers
- Paper
- Stamps/envelopes
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
- Blinds are supplied. Curtains/Tension Rods are optional.
- Backpack or shoulder bag
- Sleeping bag
- Suitcase or duffel bag
- Umbrella/rain gear
- Flashlight
- Plastic storage boxes with locks or personal safe
- Plastic bowls for storage
- Can opener
- Kitchen knife (small)
- Mugs
- Drinking glasses
- Water bottle
- Utensils
- Small pitcher
- Small ice tray
- Batteries
- Plastic crates
PERSONAL NEEDS
- Small bucket/shower caddy
- Hair dryer/flat iron
- Hairbrush/comb
- Razor/shaving cream
- Soap/shampoo and conditioner
- Body and face wash/moisturizer
- Sunscreen
- Menstrual products
- Deodorant/antiperspirant
- Aspirin/cold medication
- Allergy medication
- Multi-vitamins
- Thermometer/first aid kit
- Cotton swabs/balls
- Tissues
- Manicure kit/nail polish remover
- Cosmetics
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
LAUNDRY SUPPLIES (Note: Use of washers and dryers is free)
- Clothing basket
- High-efficiency detergent
- Fabric softener
- Dryer sheets
- Stain remover
- Iron
- Drying rack
- Clothes hangers
- Mending kit (needle and thread)
- Safety pins
- Clothing/shoes
ENTERTAINMENT
- Bicycle and lock
- Board games
- Sports equipment
- Video games and system
- Tablet/books for leisure
- Ear plugs
- Headphones
NECESSITIES
- New copies of prescriptions
- Medical cards
- Physician’s phone number
- ATM/credit cards
- Checkbook
- Cell phone
Leave These Items Behind
Please review the Housing Agreement, Student Code of Conduct, and Housing Rules/Regulations for a full list.
- 3M Command strips or similar adhesive products
- Double-sided, duct tape, or cellophane tape
- LED light strips
- Nerf guns, Orbeez/water bead guns, and other toys that shoot projectiles
- Weapons, ammo, weapons replicas, airsoft guns, paintball guns
- Pets (except for fish—limit one 10 gal. tank per room)
- Free weights/chin up bar
- Road signs/parking cones
- Popcorn poppers (that use oil)
- Toaster/toaster ovens
- Hot Pots/major electrical appliances (including griddles, air fryers)
- Grills (George Foreman, etc.)
- Charcoal, lighter fluid, propane
- Electric blankets or space heaters
- Lanterns/oil lamps
- Candles/wax warmers
- Plug-in air fresheners or incense
- Bed lofts and bed risers
- Extension cords/multi-plug outlets
- Paint or stain
- Loveseats, sofas, or sleeper sofas
- Hoverboards, e-scooters, e-bikes, and other electric recreational vehicles
- Wireless routers