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Residential Life & Housing

What to Bring

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.

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.)

Contact Us

The Residential Life & Housing department is our central office. We are open normal business hours in Hemlock Suites, but in case of an emergency, please contact University Police at (570) 422-3064.

Hours of Operation

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Closed for federal holidays

Contact Information

Campus Address
Hemlock Suites, South Wing
Phone:
(570) 422-3460
Fax:
(570) 422-3952 (Fax)
Title of Department Leader
Special Assistant to VP of CLIE
Name
Curtis Dugar
Phone:
(570) 422-3732