Residence Life Checklist
Confused about to bring to campus? We've got you covered with the lists below. If you have additional questions, do not hesitate to contact reslife at reslife@rosemont.edu. We look forward to welcoming you to Rosemont.
What to Bring
General Items:
- Cell Phone and Cell Phone charger
- Vacuum/Mop/Broom/Cleaning Supplies
- Room fragrances/Odor eliminators (not candles)
- Iron with automatic shutoff/Ironing Board
- Area Rug
- Batteries
- Fan
- Flashlight
- Crates for stacking containers
- Power strip (UL approved)
- Drying Rack
- Wastebasket, trash bags
- Recycling bin
- Hooks, 3M command removable adhesive hooks
- Laundry Detergent/Fabric Softener/Dryer Sheets
- Laundry Basket/Bag/HamperLight Bulbs
- Paper towels/tissues
- Safety Pins/Sewing Kit
- Hangers
- Umbrella
- Insurance Card/Insurance Information
- Alarm Clock (with battery backup)
- Door Mirror
- Lamps (No Halogen)
Food:
- Bag Clips
- Bottled Water
- Bowls/Pares/Utensils/Cups
- Can Opener
- Coffee Maker with automatic shut off/Replacement Filters
- Dishwashing soap
- Microwave (no greater than 700 watt)
- Microwave Accessories
- Refrigerator (nothing bigger than 3.2 cubic feet)
- Salt and Pepper
- Snack Foods
- Travel Mug
- Tupperware
Bathroom:
- Bathrobe/Slippers
- Bath towels, Hand Towels
- Cleaning Supplies
- Curling Iron
- First Aid Supplies (Band Aids, Neosporin)
- Flip Flops/Shower Shoes
- Hair Dryer
- Medicine (Advil, Tylenol, Cold, Prescription)
Rest and Bedding:
- Backrest for Bed
- Bed Risers
- Comforter/Quilt/Blanket(s) for TWIN XL beds
- Mattress cover
- Mattress pad/Featherbed/Memory Pad/Foam Pad
- Pillows
- Sheets
Miscellaneous:
- Television
- Access to money (i.e. bank account, bankcard, credit card, etc.)
- Camera
- Video Game System
Study:
- Computer Paper
- Computer/Laptop
- Desk Lamp (no halogen)
- Dictionary/Thesaurus
What Not to Bring:
- Candles
- Incense
- Fireworks
- Alcohol (if under 21 or living in a freshmen area)
- Any type of empty alcohol bottles for decorative purposes
- Illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia
- Prescription medication not prescribed to you
- Hotplates or Grills
- Lofts
- Water mattresses
- Any appliance with an open or exposed heating element
- Sun lamps
- Ceiling fans
- Pets
- Space heaters
- Gasoline motors, including motorcycles and mopeds (cannot be stored in room)
- Live Holiday trees
- Major weight-lifting and exercise equipment
- Dart boards and Darts (other than Velcro)
- Large furniture (desk, bed, mattress and dresser provided)
- Ash trays
- Extension cords
- Ceiling draperies
- Weapons as described in the Student Handbook (including pocket/pen knives)
- Toaster/Toaster Oven
- Items listed as prohibited in the Student Handbook/Housing Contract