What to Bring
The following lists are suggestions on what to bring based on previous residence hall students.
* Items you may want to talk about with your roommate to avoid bringing duplicates.
Bed and Bath Items
- Sheets extra-long twin – All Suites
- Sheets extra-long double - University Ridge
- Blankets
- Pillows/pillow cases
- Mattress Pad
- Towels/Washcloths
- Shower Shoes/flip-flops
- Shower Tote/Caddy
- Soap, Shampoo/Conditioner
- Toothbrush/toothpaste
- Other Personal Toiletries
Electronics and Hardware
Energy Star products are recommended.
Power strips, extension cords and other electronics must be Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. (UL) approved with the label not removed from the cord.
- Alarm Clock
- Computer/Laptop/Printer/Tablet
- Fan* (if hall is without A/C)
- Flashlight*
- Non-Halogen/Non-Torchiere Study Lamp
- Cell phone/charger
- TV*
Cooking Supplies
- A Few Non-Perishable Food Items
- Can-opener
- Cookware, Utensils, Dishes, Napkins, Food Storage Containers
- A Microfridge no larger then these dimensions: H:45in X W:19in X D:21in.
- Please visit our sponsor MyMicroFridge for a Microfridge rental.
Cleaning Supplies
- Disinfectant wipes and/or spray
- Dish Soap
- Fabric Softener/Dryer Sheets
- Hand Sanitizer
- Paper towels
- Small ironing board/Iron with automatic shutoff*
- Laundry Basket & Detergent
Personal Items
- Backpack/Messenger Bag
- Calculator
- Clothes for the season
- Health insurance card
- Personal Medications
- School Supplies (notebooks, binders, pens, pencils, highlighters, stapler, tape, etc.)
- Umbrella
Miscellaneous Room Items
- 3-M Hooks (that do not damage walls when removed)
- Bicycle (some halls have bike rooms and/or bike racks)
- Bike Lock
- First Aid Kit (Band-aids, antibiotic ointment)
- Hangers
- Sticky-Tac
- Stacking Shelves/Storage Containers
- Small Tool Kit
- Small Fan
- Sports Equipment (Frisbee, football, basketball, etc.)
Each hall has a variety of public lounges many of which are equipped with televisions.
Full-size refrigerators are available in public kitchen areas within the residence halls. There are washers and dryers available in each hall or hall complex. These machines will operate with access through your eCard.
For Students Living in Suites
For students living in Hemlock, Hawthorn, Sycamore, or University Ridge where there is a restroom in their room/suite the following are recommended:
- Disinfectant wipes and/or spray
- Toilet bowl cleaner
- Toilet scrub brush
- Shower/soap scrum cleaner
- Scrubbing pad or brushes
- Spray glass cleaner
- Rag
Things to Leave at Home
These items are prohibited on-campus...
- Any Lamp with Halogen Bulbs
- Any Pet that is NOT a Fish
- Candles/Incense
- Fireworks
- Electrical Devices with an Exposed Heating Coil
- Flexible Multi-Armed Floor Lamps
- In door Grills (George Foreman™ types)
- Lava Lamps
- Nails for Hanging Items (please use sticky-tac or 3-M removable hooks instead)
- Rubber or Foam Backed Carpet
- Stand-Alone Freezer
- Space Heaters
- Torchiere Style Lamps/Multi-arm Style Lamps
- Window Air Conditioning Units
- Toaster Ovens/Hot Pots/Plates
- Toy Guns (i.e. BB or Airsoft)
- Weapons (real or fake that look real)
Contact Us
Campus Address
Hemlock Suites, South Wing
(570) 422-3460
(570) 422-3952 (Fax)
Director of Residence Life & Housing
Gerard P. Roeder
housinganddining@esu.edu
(570) 422-3191
