Student Life: Student Resources: What to Pack For College: The Art Institute of Dallas

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What to Pack For College

Student Housing
New Resident Packing List

What should your son or daughter bring for student housing?

Listed below are possible items that he or she might bring.

SLEEPING NEEDS
Alarm clock
Sheet sets
Pillows and pillow cases
Mattress pad/Egg crate
Comforter and/or blanket
Throw pillows

SCHOOL SUPPLIES
Notebooks, writing paper
Desk Supplies: pens, pencils, stapler, scissors, tape, ruler, paperclips, tacks, glue stick
Plastic-Tac for hanging items in room
Wastebasket
Memo board or Dry-Erase board for door
Desk lamp (No halogen lamps)
Personal computer and printer/word processor/typewriter
Computer disks and CDs (if applicable)
Power strip with surge protector
Printer paper
Book bag

PERSONAL HYGIENE
Towels, washcloths, dish towels
Bathrobe and slippers
Laundry supplies: detergent, fabric softener/dryer sheets, laundry bag, quarters for washers and dryers, iron, mini-ironing board
Toiletries: soap, shampoo, conditioner, shaving supplies, toothpaste, toothbrush, tissues, etc.
Shower supplies: shower caddy/basket, shower shoes, hair dryer
First aid kit
Necessary prescriptions and/or medicine
Contacts, contact solution, glasses (if applicable)
Humidifier (optional)

OTHER ITEMS
Fan (optional) (ceiling fans and window air conditioners are not permitted)
Throw rug (optional)
Clothing for all seasons
Clothes hangers
Small sewing kit for mending clothes, sewing buttons
Cleaning supplies: paper towels, sponge, all-purpose cleanser, room deodorizing spray
Plates, mugs, cups, silverware (enough for personal use)
Flashlight
Umbrella
Area rug and maybe a chair.
Posters, photos and other things to help make your room feel like home
TV, VCR and/or stereo for use in your room
Refrigerator: small-size only, up to 3 cubic feet
Camera

We recommend the student talk to his/her roommate(s) about bringing items like a TV, VCR, DVD, and stereo.

A student may decorate his or her room to fit their personal style, but remember that any decorations that violate college policy are NOT allowed if they can be seen from a public area, including windows and doorways.

What To Leave At Home

Toaster Ovens
Hot plates
Space heaters
Fuel canisters
Camp stoves
Incense burners
Firearms and ammunition
Hunting knives
Waterbeds
Pets

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