Housing and Residence Life

What to bring, what not to bring—and don’t forget your SU student ID!

BRING

CLEANING SUPPLIES
Paper towels and napkins
Dishwashing pan
Dishwashing liquid
Dish towels
Broom or vacuum
Glass cleaner
Trash bags
Bathroom supplies

ELECTRICAL APPLIANCES
Computer 
TV (any size, with streaming capability)
Music equipment/supplies
Coffee Maker 
Microwave (less than 750 watts)
Refrigerator (less than 3 amps, 4.3 cubic ft.)
Alarm clock
Power strip with surge protector
Desk and floor lights

LINENS
Extra long twin bed sheets – Suites
Standard twin bed sheets – Communal halls
Blankets
Comforter or bedspread
Mattress pad
Pillows
Towels and washcloths

STUDY AIDS
Pens and pencils
Markers/highlighters
Stapler
Paper clips
Scotch tape/masking tape
Ruler
Scissors 
Notebooks
Folders
Calculator
Sticky Notes

STUDENT OFFICE SUPPLIES
Push pins (to hang picture/posters/decorations on the walls)
Throw rug (Suites are carpeted/tiled in bathroom & food prep area)
Wastebasket
Trash bags
Bulletin/message board
Curtains (Dimensions are on our website at: housing.ship.edu)
Posters
Plants
Furniture covers
Paper
Stamps/envelopes

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
Blinds are supplied. Curtains/Tension Rods are optional. 
   (See: housing.ship.edu for window sizes by room type)
Backpack or shoulder bag
Sleeping bag
Suitcase or duffel bag
Umbrella/rain gear
Flashlight
Plastic storage boxes with locks or personal safe
Plastic bowls for storage
Can opener
Kitchen knife (small)
Mugs
Drinking glasses
Water bottle
Utensils
Small pitcher
Small ice tray
Batteries
Plastic crates
Air freshener (non-electric)

PERSONAL NEEDS
Small bucket/shower caddy
Hair dryer/flat iron
Hairbrush/comb
Razor/shaving cream
Soap/shampoo and conditioner
Body and face wash/moisturizer
Sunscreen
Menstrual products
Deodorant/antiperspirant
Aspirin/cold medication
Allergy medication
Multi-vitamins
Thermometer/first aid kit
Cotton swabs/balls
Tissues
Manicure kit/nail polish remover
Cosmetics
Toothbrush and toothpaste

LAUNDRY SUPPLIES
(Note: Use of washers and dryers is free)
Clothing basket
High-efficiency detergent
Fabric softener
Dryer sheets
Stain remover
Iron
Drying rack
Clothes hangers
Mending kit (needle and thread)
Safety pins
Clothing/shoes

ENTERTAINMENT
Bicycle and lock
Board games
Sports equipment
Video games and system
Tablet/books for leisure
Ear plugs
Headphones

NECESSITIES
New copies of prescriptions
Medical cards
Physician’s phone number
ATM/credit cards
Checkbook
Cell phone

ITEMS NOT PERMITTED

Please review the Housing Agreement, Student Code of Conduct, and Housing Rules/Regulations for a full list.

• 3M Command strips or similar adhesive products
• Double-sided, duct tape, or cellophane tape
• LED light strips
• Nerf guns, Orbeez/water bead guns, and other toys that shoot projectiles
• Weapons, ammo, weapons replicas, airsoft guns, paintball guns
• Pets (except for fish—limit one 10 gal. tank per room)
• Free weights/chin up bar
• Road signs/parking cones
• Popcorn poppers (that use oil)
• Toaster/toaster ovens
• Hot Pots/major electrical appliances (including griddles, air fryers)
• Grills (George Foreman, etc.)
• Charcoal, lighter fluid, propane
• Electric or space heaters
• Lanterns/oil lamps
• Candles/wax warmers
• Plug-in air fresheners or incense
• Bed lofts and bed risers
• Extension cords/multi-plug outlets
• Paint or stain
• Loveseats, sofas, or sleeper sofas
• Hoverboards, e-scooters, e-bikes, and other electric recreational vehicles
• Wireless routers