Packing Checklist
What to Bring
Bedroom Items
- XL twin bedding
- XL twin mattress pad
- Table lamp
- Hangers
- Decorations
- Command strips
- Under-bed storage bins
- Alarm clock
Bathroom Items
- Shower caddy
- Shower shoes
- Towels
- Washcloths
- Robe
- Shampoo
- Conditioner
- Body wash
- Face wash
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
Kitchen Items
- Microwave-safe dishes
- Dish soap
- Snacks
Electronics
- TV with streaming device
- Gaming system
- Computer
- Printer
- Headphones
- Portable speaker
- GFCI surge protector power strip
- Wifi enabled devices
Cleaning Supplies
- Laundry basket
- Laundry detergent
- Disinfectant wipes
- All-purpose cleaner
- Paper towels
- Trash bags
Personal Items
- Important documents
- Professional clothing
- Bobcat cash
Campus Needs
- Backpack
- School supplies
- Reusable water bottle
- Reusable shopping bags (see updated Athens city ordinance on single use bags)
- Rain boots
Highly Discouraged
While these items are not prohibited, they have contributed to increased fire alarms, maintenance issues, conduct concerns, etc. Given this, we recommend not bringing these items.
- Toy guns (Orbeez, water guns, etc.)
- Aerosol room spray (Febreeze, automatic air fresheners)
- Toilet wipes (even if marked 'flushable')
What NOT to Bring
For a comprehensive list of prohibited items view the Student Housing Handbook
- Candles
- Wax burners
- Halogen bulbs
- Exposed bulb lamps
- Hot tubs
- Duct tape
- Tapestries
- Pets (other than fish)
- Personal AC units
- Hoverboards
- Wifi routers
- Non-Wifi enabled devices
- Subwoofers
- Extension cords
- Outlet splitters
- Cooking appliances (including Air Fryers)
- Under sink water filters
- Weapons or tasers
- Vape pens
- Tobacco products
- Illegal drugs/alcohol/cannabis
- Explosives