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 e-card. 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
- Bed sheets extra-long twin – All Suites
- Bed 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
- Coaxial Cable* (for your television)
- Computer/Laptop/Printer/Tablet
- Fan* (if hall is without A/C)
- Flashlight*
- Non-Halogen/Non-Torchier Study Lamp
- Cell phone/charger
- TV*
Cooking Supplies
- A Few Non-Perishable Food Items
- Can-opener
- Cookware, Utensils, Dishes, Napkins, Food Storage Containers
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.)
Residence Hall Linens
The Residence Hall Association has partnered with Residence Hall Linens for several years to provide East Stroudsburg University students and families with a convenient, affordable way to ensure you have everything you need for life in our residence halls. The Residence Hall Linens program has it all, from sheets and comforters to matching towels and storage items.
Proceeds from this program are used for programming in the residence halls. There’s free shipping on all Value Pack orders, and there are more than 23 color combinations available. Plus, linens are delivered to your home during the summer so you don’t have to venture out to the retail stores. Order now for the best selection – popular colors sell out quickly! Please visit the On Campus Marketing website to make your selections.
Contact Us
Contact Information
- Campus Address
- Hemlock Suites, South Wing
- Phone:
- (570) 422-3460
- Fax:
- (570) 422-3952 (Fax)
- Title of Department Leader
- Director, Residential & Dining Services
- Name
- Curtis Dugar
- E:
- housinganddining@esu.edu
