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What
to Pack
• Address book, stamps, stationery
•
Alarm clock
• Answering Machine
•
Backpack
• Baskets for toiletries and storage
• Bed Linen: sheets (extra-long twin),
bedspread/blanket, and pillow
• Bike
•
Cleaning supplies (cleaner, paper towels)
•
Clothing (bathrobe)
• Computer, printer, and cables
• Desk items (lamp, pens/pencils/highlighters,
calendar, calculator, tape, scissors, stapler, paperclips)
• Fan (portable)
•
Financial items (checking/savings account, credit/debit
card, health insurance card, Social Security card, driver's
license or photo ID)
•
First Aid items (band aids, cotton balls, cotton swabs,
cold/cough medicine, first-aid kit, aspirin)
•
Food items (can opener, bottled beverages, coffee maker
with automatic shutoff, one set of silverware/plates/bowls/glasses,
condiments, napkins, snacks, dish detergent/towel)
• Games (cards, board games)
•
Hangers
• Laundry basket/bag, detergent, iron
• Padlocks (desk, laptop, and bike)
• Room decorations*
•
Sewing kit/safety pins
• Stereo system (CD player, radio, mini disc player,
headphones, CDs, etc.)
• Telephone, cord, and calling card (or cell phone)
• Television
•
Toiletry Items
• Towels
•
Umbrella
• Vacuum Cleaner (although vacuums are available in
each residence area, it is suggested that you bring
a small one with you, such as a "stick" vacuum,
if your room is carpeted)
• VCR or DVD player (with cables)
* Posters and photos
must be hung with plastic tack.
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What
You’ll Find in Your Residence Hall Room
• Bed with extra-long mattress (80 x 36)
• Cable TV connection
(one per room)
•
Chests of drawers
• Closet or
Wardrobe
• Desk and chair
•
Ethernet connection
•
Refrigerator/Freezer/Microwave unit (one per room)
•
Smoke detector
•
Tack boards
• Telephone connection with voice mail service
(one per room)
• Trash can
What to Leave
Behind
A complete list of items is available in the Terms,
Conditions, and Regulations
•
Appliances (hot plates, toaster ovens, rice cookers,
microwaves, etc.)
• Ashtrays*
• Candles and incense
• Ceiling fans
• Draperies
• Firearms
•
Furniture (waterbeds, futons, chairs, etc.)
• Grills (indoor/outdoor)
• Halogen lamps
• Heaters
•
Lofts/bed lifters
• Pets (small aquarium tanks with fish only are
allowed)
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Smoking is prohibited in all University buildings, including
residence halls and dining facilities.
What
to Bring to Check-in
• Room Assignment Letter
• Campus
map/directions
• Cart or dolly
• Penn State id+ Card
What
to Do Upon Arriving on Campus
• Drive to designated check-in area
• Check-in
• Unload vehicle
• Move vehicle to long-term parking lot
• Move into room
• Meet your Resident Assistant (RA)
• Check activities schedule (see bulletin boards
for complete listing)
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