Shopping

Guidelines on What To Bring

Alarm Clock
Backpack
Blue Tape
Calendar
Calling Card or Cell Phone and Charger
Checkbook
Cleaning Supplies (Including Paper Towels)
Clothes and shoes that can get dirty (for Service First and other projects you may get involved in)
Comforter, Blankets and Pillows
Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Desk Lamp
Dry Erase Board & Markers
Envelopes and Stamps
First Aid Kit
Flashlight
Hammer and Tools
Hangers, Shoe Rack and Plastic Hooks
Health Insurance Information
Heavy Winter Coat
ID/Driver’s License
Iron/Ironing Board
Laundry Bag and Detergent
Power Strips and Extension Cords
Prescription Medication(s)
School Supplies
Shampoo and Body Wash
Sheets (Twin, Extra Long)
Shower Shoes and Shower Caddy
Small Fan
Towels (MORE THAN 1!)
Trashcan
Umbrella

Bed Raisers
Bike and Bike Lock
Board Games
Energy Star Computer and Printer (and paper!)
Cooking Utensils
Cups, Plates and Utensils (try using real plates and utensils to save on paper and plastic!)
Desk Chair Cushion
Desk Organizer
Digital Camera
Ethernet Cord
Extra Shelving Units, Crates, Plastic Containers, Filing Cabinet
Febreze
Kleenex
Microwave
Portable Vacuum
Small Energy Star Refrigerator (no larger than 4 cubic feet)
Sponge and Dish Soap
Stereo
Suit and/or Semi-Formal Attire for special events you may attend
Energy Star TV (and DVDs and Videos)
Under-bed Storage Bins

Talk with your roommate(s) prior to packing so you can avoid bringing duplicate items.
Save the boxes you bring your stuff in for when you have to pack up again in May
Memorize your Room number and Campus Box number right away
You can do a lot of shopping after you arrive and have seen your room
Order items ahead of time from the Bed, Bath & Beyond in your hometown, and pick them up in St. Louis!