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SUNY ESF
What To Bring

Bed Area

a bed with pillow, blanket and shoes

  • Pillows

  • Blankets/throws

  • XL comforter

  • Floor pillows/backrest

  • Mattress topper

  • Slippers/house shoes

  • XL twin sheets

Desk Area

grey desk with lamp, books, laptop and a yellow mug. A chair is next to the desk. There are sticky notes on the desk drawers

  • Backpack

  • Calculator

  • Office supplies

  • Cell phone/computer and charger(s)

  • Desk lamp and light bulbs (no halogen)

  • Flashlight

  • UL-listed grounded power strip with built-in fuse or circuit breaker

Personal Items

  • Government-issued ID and money/card

  • Proof of vaccination/boosters

  • Laundry detergent

  • Laundry basket

  • Laundry drying rack

  • Personal hygiene items

  • Medication

  • Shower caddy/bucket

  • Shower shoes/sandals

  • Towels/washcloths

  • Hair dryer

  • Small fan

  • Reusable food containers and utensils

Additional Clothing Items

  • Face masks

  • Heavy winter coat

  • Boots (rain/snow)

  • Gloves, hat, earmuffs

  • Umbrella

 

Other Items

  •  Fan

  • Closet hangers

  • Coaxial cable for TV connection

  • Plastic storage towers with drawers

  • Snacks and drinks

  • First aid kit

Do Not Bring These Items

  • Appliances, including air conditioners

  • Cooking appliances: air fryers, ovens, hotplates, toasters, toaster ovens, crockpots, grills (including "George Foreman-type" grills) and other similar devices

  • Nails, command strips, duct tape, or other hangers that will cause damage

  • Flushable wipes

  • Minifridge/microwave (we provide these for you!)

  • Space heaters

  • Candles, incense, etc.

  • Wall-mounted TVs (only free-standing TVs are permitted)

  • Firearms, weapons and fireworks

  • ALL general-purpose extension cords (even UL-approved; only UL-listed grounded power strips with built-in fuse circuit breaker are permitted)

  • Halogen lamps and multi-head floor lamps

  • Large pieces of furniture

  • Pets

  • Expensive or irreplaceable collectibles or jewelry