What to Bring
Wondering what to bring? This list will get you started! Remember, space is at a premium when you're living with another person and "less is more!"
Things to Bring
- Linen and bedding: sheets, mattress pad, pillow, blankets, comforter
- Towels
- Laundry items: detergent, iron, laundry bag/basket
- Clothes hangers
- Alarm clock
- Clothes for warm weather in Fall, and cooler weather in Winter & Spring
- Personal toiletries
- Mug or cup, dishes, utensils
- Umbrella
- Photos, mementos, room decorations
- White "sticky-tac" for hanging posters
- Bicycle and good "U-shape" lock
- Camera
- Powerstrip, UL-approved with circuit breaker
- Stereo or portable radio/CD player, TV, VCR
- Computer and power strip with surge protection
- Address book, stationery, postage stamps
- Convenience appliances: coffee maker, hot pot, hot air popcorn popper
Things to Leave at Home (Not Permitted/Subject to Confiscation)
See Fire Safety Guidelines for more information.
- Toasters, toaster ovens, open coil burners, electric fry pans, any hot oil cooking appliances
- Microwave/convection ovens
- Halogen lamps
- "Octopus" type lamps with paper or plastic shades
- Candles, incense and open-flame device
- Electric and/or plug-in air-fresheners
- Excessive additional furnishings (all University furniture must remain in room)
- Fireworks, flammable liquids
- Pets, other than fish
Provided in Resident Rooms
- Telephone, equipped with voicemail
- Data connection to SMU Computing system
- Bed and mattress
- Desk and Chair
- Dresser
- Closet
- Window Blinds
- Waste Basket
- Room carpeting
Room Decoration and Hanging Guidelines