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
Reading light
Lamp
Laundry bag
Basket/bucket for the bathroom with name on it
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 bean bag chair
Pictures of siblings/pets
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
All kinds of tape (including duct tape) and "sticky tack"
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
Extension cords
Surge protector
Extra-long phone cord/computer line
Headphones
Small refrigerator
Microwave
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
Frying pans
Hot plates
George Foreman grills
Halogen lamps
Toaster ovens
Waffle irons
Portable heaters
Ceiling fans
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