What to Pack & What to Leave Behind

Each Student is provided a bed, bedframe, dresser, desk (excluding The Langston), desk chair, and closet space. The following are suggested items for students to bring!

• Bedroom:
  • Sheets, Pillows, Blankets
  • EC Private rooms: Full XL Size
  • EC Shared rooms: Twin XL Size
  • The Langston: Full XL Size
  • The Edge: Full XL Size
  • Clothing & Shoes
  • Laundry Bag/Basket
  • Dryer Sheets
  • Laundry Detergent Pods
  • Hangers & over the door hooks
• Bathroom:
  • Hair care tools
  • Shower Curtain
  • Small Rug
  • Toiletries/Cosmetics
  • Towels & Washcloths
  • Tissues & Toilet Paper
• Cleaning
  • Toilet brush & Cleaner
  • Broom & Dust Pan
  • Dish soap
  • Paper towels
  • Trash Cans
  • Vacuum
• Kitchen:
  • Dishes & Silverware
  • Cups
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Pots/Pans
• Academic Supplies
  • Backpack or bag to carry books
  • Computer & Accessories
  • Calendar/Day planner
  • Notebooks/Paper
  • Writing Utensils
  • Highlighters
  • Pencil Sharpener
  • Scissors
  • Stapler & Staples
  • Scotch Tape
  • Calculator
  • Surge Protector/Power strip
• Other Essentials
  • CSU ID Card
  • Personal Identification (Driver's License, State ID, and/or Passport)
  • Health Insurance Card
  • Personal Medication
  • Cold Medicine
  • First Aid Kit
  • Charging Cord
  • Rain/Snow Apparel & Footwear
  • Flashlight/Batteries
  • Umbrella
  • Mugs/glasses
  • Sports/Recreation Equipment

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Prohibited Items / Items to Leave Behind

• Air Conditioners
• Appliances with open heating elements (i.e., hot plates, toasters, toaster ovens, deep fryers, air fryers, electric skillets, indoor grills, waffle makers, coffee pots without auto shut off, etc.)
• Candles
• Charcoal
• Cinder Blocks
• Electric Scooters (such as Lime)
• Extension cords (only UL approved power-strips are permitted)
• Firecrackers
• Halogen Lamps, Halogen Light Bulbs, or Lava Lamps
• Hot Plates
• Hoverboards, Segways, IO Hawks, Skywalkers, similar devices
• Incense
• Kerosene lamps
• Lighter fluid
• Living holiday decorations such as pine trees, wreaths, garland
• Lofts
• Metal tip darts
• Nail, Thumbtacks, duct tape/packaging tape
• Outlet splitters
• Pets/Animals - Unless a trained service animal or ODS approved emotional support animal.
• Propane
• Space Heaters
• Street signs
• Tapestries/Flags
• Vinyl Banners
• Waterbeds
• Weapons