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2021-2022
WHAT TO
Housing Residence Life
BRING
What’s already in my room?
XL twin bed & mattress
Wardrobe or closet
Desk and chair
Built-in lighting
Dresser
We recommend that you
talk to your roommate and/
or suitemates when you are
planning what to bring. Keep in
mind college-owned furniture
may not be removed from your
room. We encourage all residents
to purchase renters insurance.
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What’s in the residence hall?
Laundry rooms with
washers and dryers
Community kitchens
Study areas
Lounges
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THE ULTIMATE
CHECKLIST
IDENTIFICATION
Driver’s license or passport
Student ID (needed to check in)
Health insurance card/info
ATM card/credit cards/checkbook
MEDICATIONS
Anything you take regularly and Current written prescriptions
special instructions for
Headache/cold medicine
things like allergy shots
First aid supplies
Spare eyeglasses, contact
lenses, supplies
LINENS
Pillow (1-2) Mattress Pad for XL Twin
Blanket for XL Twin Towels—probably at least 2
bath, 2 hand, 2 face depending
Comforter for XL Twin
on how often you do laundry
Sheets for XL Twin Bed and want clean towels
(36” x 80”)
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Consider this...
While all residence
SCHOOL STUFF
halls have Wi-Fi, it’s a
good idea to bring an
ethernet switch along Book bag/messenger bag Binders, folders, paper,
with your ethernet writing utensils
cord. This way both Computer/laptop or USB for
you and your roomate the computer labs Planner/calendar
can share the wired
port in your room. This Ethernet Cord
will give you faster
and more reliable Computer supplies, printer,
internet connection! ink, etc.
PERSONAL ITEMS
Cell phone/charger (rooms Shower tote to carry to
don’t have landlines) the bathroom if you’re
in Wise Hall
Your warm weather to fall
clothes (but not all) Toilet paper
Rain gear like a jacket and Box of tissues
or umbrella
Swim suit, workout gear
(optional) Consider this...
Eastern Michigan University
Toiletries does not provide cable
or streaming
Brush and comb services. We
recommend
Shaving items, tweezers students bring
a streaming
Hair dryer, curling/ device and
straightening iron service so they
don’t miss their
Shower shoes favorite shows!
(recommended)
Robe
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HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
Power strip with surge protector Cleaning supplies like
cleaning wipes or all purpose
Sewing kit (if you know how to
spray cleaner and paper
use it)/safety pins
towels
Alarm clock
Bathroom cleaning supplies
Plastic stacking cubes or plastic & bathroom rugs (unless you
totes to stash stuff under the live in Wise Hall)
bed or in closet
SNACKING STUFF
Mug, cup, plate, silverware (1-2 Can-opener
of each would suffice)
Dishwashing detergent,
Non-perishable snack foods cleaning sponge, dishtowel
Microwaveable dish or pan for
light cooking (if you do heavy
cooking then you’ll need more)
LAUNDRY/CLOTHING CARE
Detergent, fabric softener
Laundry basket, hamper or bag
Hangers
Handheld steamer if you like
crisp clothes
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OPTIONAL EQIUPMENT
Flashlight and batteries Mini refrigerator
(cannot exceed 4 cubic
Bike with strong U-lock
feet or 115 volts)
Board games/cards, Frisbee,
Microwave
basketball, etc.
Coffeemaker
TV with coaxial cable or
Blu-Ray player Fan
Small stereo/headphones/ Instant Pot or
MP3 Player/IPOD Crock-pot
OPTIONAL DECORATION
(makes your room feel like home)
Posters, photos, artwork, Small area rug (6’ x 8’
calendar, picture of the fam will work in all rooms)
Removable mounting tapes Desk lamp or
(3M kind) or poster putty additional floor lamp
Plants
STUFF TO LEAVE BEHIND
(Prohibited Items)
Ø Halogen, upward facing Ø Open coil appliances i.e. space Ø Fireworks, propane,
bowl and multi-arm lamps heaters or hot plates butane, or other explosive
Ø Pets other than non-flesh materials (includes Hover
Ø George Foreman Grill or Boards)
toaster oven eating fish (10G tanks or less)
Ø Candles, incense, wax melters, Ø Alcohol (prohibited in
Ø Personal lofts Putnam if under 21)
and plug-in type air fresheners
Ø Air conditioners
Ø Permanent adhesives and nails
Ø Drapes/curtains
Ø All weapons including firearms,
Ø Electrical cords without airsoft guns & non-kitchen knives
surge protectors
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