Items to Bring - Centre College Parents Program

ITEMS TO BRING TO CAMPUS ON MOVE-IN DAY

This list was compiled by Centre parents. It's not all-inclusive but it should be helpful.

     For the room
     A rug
     A three-tiered plastic "cabinet" to hold things
     Under bed plastic storage boxes, stackable crates
     Extra-long bedding
     Other bedding - blankets, cover, pillow
     Mattress pad
     Alarm clock
     Reading light
     Lamp (NON HALOGEN)
     Laundry bag & quarters for laundry
     Shower caddy
     Towels
     Shoes for the shower
     Extra hangers and over-the-door hanger
     A fall jacket (it gets cool before Family Weekend!)
     Something to put computer or sound system on
     Safe or lock box
     Small fan
     Mirrors
     Portable seating-like a bean bag chair (1 extra chair or sofa permitted per room)
     Pictures of siblings/pets
     Book bag
     A "desk box" (stapler, hole punch, tape, scissors, ruler, white-out, sharpies)

     General Room Supplies
     Laundry supplies
     Small flashlight
     Hot/cold packs
     Thermometer
     Basic first aid and over-the-counter medications
     Posters/Artwork
     Large and small 3M Command adhesive squares
     3M Command adhesive strips
     3M Command adhesive hooks
     Paper towels, general cleaner, dust cloth or rags for cleaning the room during the year
     Screwdrivers (all sizes), hammer (these can be checked out for quick use at the parent info tents during           freshman move-in)

     Electronics and Appliances
     Computer (some parents specified a laptop)
     Internet connection hardware
     Network card for your computer
     Telephone
     Cell phone
     Television and cable cord
     CD/DVD player
     Power strip
     UL approved extension cords
     Surge protector
     Extra-long phone cord/computer line
     Headphones
     Small refrigerator (6 cu. ft. and under)
     Microwave (700 watts and under)

     Clothing
     Men
     Khaki or navy dress pants, dress shirt, and tie for the Opening Convocation
     Blue blazer or suit later in the year for fraternity events

     Women
     Sunday dress for Opening Convocation
     Several nice outfits later in the year for sorority events

     Miscellaneous
     Patience
     An umbrella
     Rolls of quarters
     A sense of adventure and humor
     Money for Walmart
     Directions to Ace Hardware/Walmart (available at the parent info tents)

Please keep in mind that Centre College prohibits bringing:

                    Candles
                    Duct Tape for walls
                    Ceiling fan
                    Frying pan
                    Hot plate
                    George Foreman grill
                    Halogen lamp
                    Toaster oven
                    Waffle iron
                    Portable heater
                    Window air conditioner (all residence halls are air conditioned)
                    Pets

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