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What to Bring

Tips on What to Bring

  • Bedding/Extra-long twin
  • Alarm Clock
  • Telephone
  • Microwave
  • Love-seat, chair, small pieces of furniture
  • Food Items
  • Personal items: towels, cleaning supplies, etc.
  • Poster/pictures (attach with poster putty)

Tips for Move-In Day

  • Read your roommate letter carefully for important move-in information
  • Know date & time of move-in
  • Go directly to the Marathon Hall lobby: check-in with your Community Advisor (CA)
  • Check with your roommate about what to bring
  • Discuss roommate agreement
  • Attend your first building meeting
  • Get to know your CA

What NOT to Bring

The following items are prohibited. Possession of these items may result in disciplinary action against you or your roommate.

  • Halogen lamps
  • Weapons (guns, knives, etc.)
  • Personal grills
  • Candles or incense
  • Fireworks
  • Weight Lifting Equipment (other than hand weights up to 20 pounds)
  • Pets (only fish are allowed up to a 5 gallon tank)
  • Open coil heating or cooking devices (toasters ovens, etc.)

We do not recommend (though not prohibited) bringing large pieces of furniture or stereos with large speakers to campus.



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