What to Bring
More Check-In Information
Only pack or ship the essentials for Check-In day! Space in your room is limited. You can always shop for items after you've arrived and settled in.
Suggested Items
Season-appropriate wardrobe so you have options for New York's hot summer, cool fall, cold and potentially snowy winter and rainy spring
- Bathrobe
- Hairdryer
- Razor
- Shampoo and Conditioner
- Soap
- Shower caddy (plastic basket with holes in the bottom)
- Shower shoes
- Toothbrush and toothpaste
- Towels
- Other personal toiletries, including a first aid kit and medicine
- Blanket or comforter
- Linens (extra-long)
- Mattress cover (extra-long)
- Pillow
Please do not bring a mattress. Your room is furnished with an extra-long twin mattress.
Laundry machines are available in every residence hall and most brownstones and are free to residents. Plan to bring a laundry bag or basket.
Detergent, dryer sheets, and other laundry supplies can be purchased at stores in the area around campus.
Your room comes with basic furnishings, but you may want to bring the following:
- Alarm clock
- Desk lamp
- Electric fan
- Flashlight
- Clothing hangers
- Mini fridge - refrigerators cannot exceed 2.5 cubic feet
- Surge protector(s)
- Wall decorations - only white wall adhesive permitted
- Wireless or smart speaker
Some residence halls have a computer lab and/or print station.
- Backpack
- Laptop and printer
- Notebooks
- Organizer/planner
- Scissors
- Stapler
Do Not Bring
Prohibited Items
Certain items are prohibited in the residence halls for the safety of the entire community. Review list of Prohibited Items in the Guide to Living before you start packing. These items are not allowed in the residence halls. Highlights include no pets, candles, extension cords, outside furniture, hot-pot style coffee makers (pod-style coffee makers like Keurigs are fine), rice cookers or other cooking appliances (unless you have access to a shared kitchen or common space), and no hoverboards or e-bikes.
Outside Furniture
Your room is furnished with everything you will need. These items must remain in your space during occupancy.