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2021-2022 WHAT TO - Eastern Michigan University
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                          WHAT TO
Housing Residence Life
                            BRING
2021-2022 WHAT TO - Eastern Michigan University
What’s already in my room?
XL twin bed & mattress
Wardrobe or closet

Desk and chair

Built-in lighting

Dresser
                           We recommend that you
                         talk to your roommate and/
                         or suitemates when you are
                       planning what to bring. Keep in
                        mind college-owned furniture
                       may not be removed from your
                      room. We encourage all residents
                        to purchase renters insurance.

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What’s in the residence hall?
                         Laundry rooms with
                         washers and dryers

                        Community kitchens

                                Study areas

                                    Lounges

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THE ULTIMATE
           CHECKLIST
IDENTIFICATION
 Driver’s license or passport
 Student ID (needed to check in)
 Health insurance card/info
 ATM card/credit cards/checkbook

MEDICATIONS
 Anything you take regularly and   Current written prescriptions
 special instructions for
                                   Headache/cold medicine
 things like allergy shots
                                   First aid supplies
 Spare eyeglasses, contact
 lenses, supplies

LINENS
 Pillow (1-2)                      Mattress Pad for XL Twin
 Blanket for XL Twin               Towels—probably at least 2
                                   bath, 2 hand, 2 face depending
 Comforter for XL Twin
                                   on how often you do laundry
 Sheets for XL Twin Bed            and want clean towels
 (36” x 80”)

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Consider this...
While all residence
                                  SCHOOL STUFF
halls have Wi-Fi, it’s a
good idea to bring an
ethernet switch along      Book bag/messenger bag           Binders, folders, paper,
with your ethernet                                          writing utensils
cord. This way both        Computer/laptop or USB for
you and your roomate       the computer labs                Planner/calendar
can share the wired
port in your room. This    Ethernet Cord
will give you faster
and more reliable          Computer supplies, printer,
internet connection!       ink, etc.

                                  PERSONAL ITEMS
                           Cell phone/charger (rooms        Shower tote to carry to
                           don’t have landlines)            the bathroom if you’re
                                                            in Wise Hall
                           Your warm weather to fall
                           clothes (but not all)            Toilet paper
                           Rain gear like a jacket and      Box of tissues
                           or umbrella
                           Swim suit, workout gear
                           (optional)                    Consider this...
                                                         Eastern Michigan University
                           Toiletries                    does not provide cable
                                                         or streaming
                           Brush and comb                services. We
                                                         recommend
                           Shaving items, tweezers       students bring
                                                         a streaming
                           Hair dryer, curling/          device and
                           straightening iron            service so they
                                                         don’t miss their
                           Shower shoes                  favorite shows!
                           (recommended)
                           Robe

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HOUSEHOLD ITEMS
 Power strip with surge protector       Cleaning supplies like
                                        cleaning wipes or all purpose
 Sewing kit (if you know how to
                                        spray cleaner and paper
 use it)/safety pins
                                        towels
 Alarm clock
                                        Bathroom cleaning supplies
 Plastic stacking cubes or plastic      & bathroom rugs (unless you
 totes to stash stuff under the         live in Wise Hall)
 bed or in closet

SNACKING STUFF
 Mug, cup, plate, silverware (1-2       Can-opener
 of each would suffice)
                                        Dishwashing detergent,
 Non-perishable snack foods             cleaning sponge, dishtowel
 Microwaveable dish or pan for
 light cooking (if you do heavy
 cooking then you’ll need more)

LAUNDRY/CLOTHING CARE
 Detergent, fabric softener
 Laundry basket, hamper or bag
 Hangers
 Handheld steamer if you like
 crisp clothes

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OPTIONAL EQIUPMENT
                             Flashlight and batteries             Mini refrigerator
                                                                  (cannot exceed 4 cubic
                             Bike with strong U-lock
                                                                  feet or 115 volts)
                             Board games/cards, Frisbee,
                                                                  Microwave
                             basketball, etc.
                                                                  Coffeemaker
                             TV with coaxial cable or
                             Blu-Ray player                       Fan
                             Small stereo/headphones/             Instant Pot or
                             MP3 Player/IPOD                      Crock-pot

                               OPTIONAL DECORATION
                               (makes your room feel like home)

                             Posters, photos, artwork,            Small area rug (6’ x 8’
                             calendar, picture of the fam         will work in all rooms)
                             Removable mounting tapes             Desk lamp or
                             (3M kind) or poster putty            additional floor lamp
                             Plants

             STUFF TO LEAVE BEHIND
                             (Prohibited Items)
Ø Halogen, upward facing     Ø Open coil appliances i.e. space   Ø Fireworks, propane,
bowl and multi-arm lamps     heaters or hot plates               butane, or other explosive
                             Ø Pets other than non-flesh         materials (includes Hover
Ø George Foreman Grill or                                        Boards)
toaster oven                 eating fish (10G tanks or less)
                             Ø Candles, incense, wax melters,    Ø Alcohol (prohibited in
Ø Personal lofts                                                 Putnam if under 21)
                             and plug-in type air fresheners
Ø Air conditioners
                             Ø Permanent adhesives and nails
Ø Drapes/curtains
                             Ø All weapons including firearms,
Ø Electrical cords without   airsoft guns & non-kitchen knives
surge protectors

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