It’s important to talk to your roommate before you move in to discuss what each of you will be bringing. There’s a limited amount of space in your room, and you don't want fill it with two of everything!

Review the following "What to Bring" lists to help you while you pack:
     Residence Halls (West, East, and Maria Halls) What to Bring List (pdf)
     Webster Village Apartments What to Bring List (pdf)


Please review our policies and procedures for more information on items that are / are not allowed in the Residence Halls and Apartments.

What about a TV?

West Hall, East Hall, and Maria Hall
If you live in the Residence Halls, you will be able to watch cable TV through your computer, just by connecting to the Internet. You may choose to bring a television set, but you'll have to rent a set-top box for $75 to watch cable channels. See Loft Kits and Cable Boxes for rental information.
Webster Village Apartments
If you live in the Webster Village Apartments, you have the option of watching TV through the Internet on your computer, or you can bring a television set and coaxial cable to watch Charter Cable television. You do not need to rent a set-top box.

What about a phone?

Although you may carry a cell phone with you everywhere you go, it is important to bring a phone and answering machine to use in your room on campus. It will be a primary means for your professors and university staff to contact you. Your room will have a direct phone number that you will receive in your room assignment mailing in July.

You and your roommate will share one number, so you may want to get an answering machine with multiple mailboxes for some privacy. Contact your roommate to decide which of you will bring the phone and the answering machine so you don't end up with more than one.