Things to Bring

 
The following list was developed to help you as you as you prepare for life if the residence halls at Malone. 
 
It is a good idea to wait until you have moved in and see what you really need before you bring or buy everything on the list.  
 
In addition,  we strongly encourage you to talk with your roommate(s) and/or suitemates before packing or buying anything.  Many items such as a couch, television,
refrigerator, etc, can be shared.
 
 
Things you should bring...
  • Pillows, bankets/comforter and twin sheets to fit extra long mattress (80-inches long)
  • Alarm Clock
  • Multiple outlet surge protectors and 3-wire extension cords
  • Telephone, answering machine, and pre-paid calling cards
  • Bible
  • Desk supplies (daily planner, paper, pens, pencils, stapler, scissors, calculator, post-it notes)
  • Back pack or book bag
  • Dictionary and thesaurus
  • Personal Bathroom supplies (soap, shampoo, towel, flip flops,) and basket to carry them in
  • Medical bag (prescription medications, Tylenol, Pepto Bismol, cough syrup, band-aids)
  • Wastebaskets and trash bags
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Laundry supplies (detergent, dryer sheets laundry,  basket/bag) No quarters - Laundry is FREE!
  • Vacuum

 

Things you might want to bring...
  • Computer and printer
  • Fan
  • Tennis racket, basketball, volleyball, baseball
  • Rollerblades, bike
  • Snacks, plate, bowl, mugs, cups, flatware, silverware (or plastic ware)
  • Can opener
  • Posters/pictures and poster mount
  • Television, VCR/DVD, stereo, CD's, DVD's
  • Headphones
  • Stamps and stationary
  • Kleenex, paper towels
  • Camera and film
  • Calendar
  • Extra set of car keys
  • Umbrella or rain coat
  • Couch, chair, futon
  • Board games or playing cards
  • Small tool kit
  • Small sewing kit
  • Small refridgerator (no more than 3.6 cubic feet)
  • Memo board (dry erase board)

 

Things you should not bring
  • Microwave oven
  • Toaster/toaster oven
  • Oil corn popper
  • Hot plates, grill (including George Foreman Grills)
  • Space heater
  • Candle, oil lamps, incense
  • Air conditioner
  • Halogen lamp
  • Pets (except fish in a tank no larger than 20 gallons)
  • Fireworks of any kind
  • Weapons
  • 2-wire extension cords
  • Additional desks or beds
 
 
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