Volunteers Helping at Move In

What to Bring

Home Health Kit...

  • Face Mask / Face Covering 
  • Hand Sanitizer 
  • Sanitary Wipes (Clorox Wipes)
  • Generic Cold Medicine (Nyquil)
  • Thermometer 
  • Advil / Tylenol
  • Band-Aids 
  • Bacitracin (Antibiotic Ointment)
  • Hydrocortisone Cream

For the Room...

  • TV 
  • Gaming System
  • Alarm Clock
  • Pictures & Posters
  • Plants
  • Fan
  • Rug or Carpet
  • Bean Bag or Banana Chair
  • Extension Cord
  • Basic Tools*

For the Closet...

  • Jeans
  • Shirts and Blouses
  • Shorts
  • Dress Clothes
  • Sweatshirt and Sweatpants
  • Socks and underwear
  • Bathrobe and Slippers
  • Winter Coat, Gloves, Hat
  • Shoes and Snow Boots
  • Rain Coat and Umbrella

For the Laundry...

  • Detergent & Bleach
  • Fabric Softener
  • Stain Stick
  • Dryer Sheets
  • Laundry Bag or Basket
  • Hangers
  • Quarters

For the Kitchen...

  • Silverware
  • Plates & Bowls
  • Glasses & Mugs
  • Pots & Pans*
  • Salt & Pepper
  • Can Opener
  • Dish Soap & Rags
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Small Refrigerator**

For the Desk...

  • Post-It Notes
  • Pens, Pencils & Sharpener
  • Notebooks, Binders, Folders
  • Stapler and Tape Dispenser
  • Computer or Laptop
  • Envelopes & Stamps
  • Stationary
  • Calendar & Day Planner
  • Backpack
  • Dry Erase Board

For the Fun...

  • Bicycle with lock
  • Extra Set of Car Keys
  • Drivers License 
  • Passport
  • Social Security Card
  • Purse or Wallet
  • Credit Card
  • Money/Debit Card
  • Sports Equipment

For the Bath...

  • Bath Caddy
  • Shampoo, Conditioner & Soap
  • Toothbrush & Toothpaste
  • Razors & Shaving cream
  • Shower Shoes
  • Hairbrush & Comb
  • Blow Dryer & Curling Iron
  • Nail Clipper & File
  • Deodorant
  • Makeup
  • Lotion
  • Kleenex
  • Cotton Swabs & Balls
  • Towels and Washcloths

For the Bed...

  • Mattress Pad
  • Sheets & Blankets**
  • Pillows & Pillow Cases
  • Comforter or Bed Spread
  • Throw Pillows

*also available for checkout at the front desks

**you can have linens or a fridge/microwave combo in your room at move-in by ordering

What To Leave At Home

  • Nails, hooks, screws for wall mounting
  • Waterbeds
  • Open element appliances (ex: toaster ovens) Use of electrical appliances with exposed heating elements (including hot plates and electric frying pans) for the preparation or storage of food other than coffee pots or refrigerators (4.0 cubic feet or smaller) is not allowed.  Air fryers or rice cookers can be used in the kitchen ONLY
  • Microwaves
  • AC units unless low wattage swamp/evaporated coolers with permission from Housing
  • Indoor/outdoor grills of any kind
  • Space heaters
  • Candles, incense, or anything with a flame
  • Pets with exception of fish
  • Weapons or Firearms (including knifes with more than a 3" blade, ammunition, cross bows, air soft guns, water guns, martial arts weapons, etc.)
  • E-mobility devices including hover boards, e-scooters, e-bikes and e-skateboards
  • Extension cords without surge protectors