Before you Pack…

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!

Some of the items you may want to coordinate with your roommate include a refrigerator, TV, iron and ironing board, and wastebasket. If you live in Loretto Hall, you should talk to your roommate about purchasing or renting an air conditioner.

What about a TV?

If you live in East Hall or West Hall, 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. If you live in Loretto Hall or the WVA, you will need a television set and coaxial cable in order to watch TV.

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 then one.

What to Bring...

What NOT to Bring...

• anything with an exposed or open heating element such as toaster ovens, coffee makers, hot plates, etc.
• candles and incense
• microwave oven
• pets that live when you take them out of the water
• weapons