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When furnishing your room, you can certainly brighten things up with posters, plants, and even items you find at the Hamilton Cram & Scram. Call your roommates BEFORE purchasing many items for your room. Avoid duplication!

Absolute Basic Necessities

  • any necessary medication
  • first aid kit (bandages, aspirin, etc.)
  • surge protector and/or a multi-strip with circuit breaker (no extension cords)
  • telephone/cell phone (Verizon or AT&T work best)
  • alarm clock/clock radio
  • tape, scissors, stapler, pens, pencils, markers, notepads, stamps
  • desk lamp (no halogen lamps),
  • wastebasket
  • container for shower accessories, shower footwear
  • addresses for loved ones, calendar
  • message/memo board
  • laundry drying rack
  • laundry basket/bag
  • laundry detergent/fabric softener
  • pillow cases
  • two sets of twin extra long sheets 
  • towels and wash cloths
  • clothes hangers
  • blankets, pillows
  • small fan
  • crates for storage, under bed storage bins
  • reusable water bottles
  • painters tape to hang things on the wall
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Optional Items

  • mattress pad
  • small bookshelves
  • bike & bike lock 
  • non-halogen floor lamp
  • refrigerator (3.2 cubic feet or less)
  • coffeemaker
  • sports equipment 
  • iron/ironing board
  • throw rug  
  • screwdriver/toolbox
  • flashlight and batteries
  • pictures
  • tissues  
  • posters
  • key chain  
  • microwave
  • dishes (plate, bowl, cups, mugs, glasses, knives, forks and spoons)
  • snacks and food
  • dish soap
  • music 
  • sewing kit
  • dry erase board & markers
  • computer (you can connect to the campus network in campus buildings)
  • TV with a generous amount of coaxial cable to attach to jack

Prohibited Items

  • NO (FIRST-YEAR STUDENT) CARS ON CAMPUS
  • halogen lamps (fire hazard)
  • toaster ovens
  • pets (except fish) 
  • water beds
  • hotplates or items with exposed heating units
  • air conditioners
  • electric/kerosene heaters
  • alcohol
  • BB guns/air soft guns
  • dartboards
  • George Foreman grill
  • weapons of any kind
  • plug-in lights/string lights
  • waffle iron
  • extension cord
  • curtains

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