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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