This is a list of things you may want to bring to campus. If you have a roommate, be sure to coordinate to prevent overcrowding your room.

Living & Sleeping

• Alarm clock
• Backrest/floor cushions
• Blanket/comforter/duvet
• Carpet/area rug/bath rug
• Desk/floor lamps (not halogen)
• Extension cord (size 16 or less, UL certified)
• Extra-long twin sheets
  (The standard mattress size is 36 x 80, and takes “Extra-Long Twin” or “Twin XL” linens)
• Face coverings 
• Fan
• Games/playing cards
• Mattress pad
• Pictures/picture frames (use adhesive option such as Command Strips, no wall mounting)
• Pillows/pillowcases
• Power strip (must have integrated circuit breaker)/surge protectors
• String lights (may not be hung from pipes)
• Non-Mercury thermometer
• U-Style Bike Lock

Storing & Organizing

• Batteries
• Command-brand hooks
• Desk organizers
• Hangers/closet organizers
• Storage units
• Over-the-door racks

Laundry

• Detergent
• Iron (with auto shut-off)/ironing board
• Laundry bag/hamper
• Safety pins/sewing kit

Eating

• Can opener/bottle opener
• Coffee mugs/cups
• Dish soap
• Dish cloth and towel
• Flatware/utensils
• Mini microwave (<800 Watts). Mini microwaves (as part of a microwave-fridge combination) are also available to rent from College Products. 
• Plates/bowls/containers
• Refrigerator (<5.5 cubic feet and 1.5 amps). You can also rent a refrigerator from College Products.
• Salt and pepper shakers
• Reusable water bottles

What to leave at home 

For more details,  see Regulated and Prohibited Items in Michigan Housing on the Michigan Housing Policies webpage. 

Updated 5-6-2026