Now for the fun part ��� you’ve applied for housing and are counting down the days until move-in day. Review our checklist to make sure that you have everything you need to have the most comfortable experience on campus.
Many students will coordinate with their roommate(s) to minimize duplicate items. The University Bookstore carries many small items, including accessories for computers and mobile phones, toiletries, and shower shoes. You can also purchase many of these items in local stores, or buy online and ship them to your campus address two weeks prior to moving in.
What to bring
Living and Sleeping
Pillows
Carpet or area rug
Bowl, cup & plate
Cutlery set
Lamps (no halogen or neon)
UL-approved power strips (15-amp)
Full-length or handheld mirror
Crates and organizers
Bed lifts
Clothes hangers
Coffee makers & electric kettles (must have auto shut-off)
Mattress pad
Comforter
Bed lifts (optional)
Blankets (heated blankets are not permitted)
Sheets for Twin XL (80″ long)
Grounded (3-prong) extension cords
UL-certified fan
Alarm clock
Flashlight with extra batteries
Sewing kits
A mini-fridge (no more than 4.0 cubic feet) or MicroChill (1 per room)
technology, entertainment and recreation
Laptop or desktop computer
Tablet
Cell phone and charger (landlines are not provided in rooms)
Extra charging cables
Bike and lock
Sports equipment (rentals available at MaineBound)
personal care
Prescription medications (send Priority Mail Express)
Personal care products
Dusting wands (Swiffer or similar)
Laundry basket/bag
Dryer sheets
Stain remover
Toiletry holder/shower caddy
Disinfecting wipes
Broom and dustpan
High-efficiency detergent
No quarters needed – laundry is unlimited and free
health and safety
Health insurance card
Hand sanitizer
Thermometer
First Aid kit
Face coverings or masks
Over-the-counter medications (if needed)
miscellaneous/other
Automobile (parking permit)
Room decor
Removeable wall hanging strips
Tacks for bulletin board
for belongings
What not to bring
electrical appliances
Any cooking appliance (except for a coffeemaker or an electric kettle with an auto shut-off)
Heating elements (e.g. hot plate, toaster oven, space heater)
Heated electric blankets
Two-prong extension cords
Personal wireless router
Halogen lamps
Neon signs
Air conditioners
Analog televisions
other
Pets (other than small fish in up to 10 gallon tank)
Large furniture that will not fit in the room
Weapons or ammunition
Alcohol, if under 21 or residing in Substance Free Housing
Illegal or non-prescribed drugs (including marijuana in any form)
Candles or incense
Flammable liquids
Hoverboards
Drones
Tobacco in any form
download our printable guide
Need to do some shopping? Download the New Student’s Guide to Moving to Campus below.
