What to Bring

Do you know what to bring (and what NOT to bring) when you come to campus on? Here are some tips that should make packing a bit easier.

For some of your bigger items, keep in mind Wal-Mart, Target, Best-Buy, and Bed, Bath & Beyond are all conveniently located in Burlington.

Absolutely do not forget

• Extra-long twin sheets, pillow, blankets, and comforter
• Alarm clock, lamp, flashlight, and small trash can
• Plastic bucket or tray for shampoo, soap, toothpaste, and other toiletries
• Flip Flops, a robe, towels, and washcloths
• Sewing kit
• Laundry basket/bag and detergent
• Iron and ironing board
• Band-Aids, aspirin, allergy medicine
• Umbrella

Stuff that's not allowed on campus

• Candles
• Microwaves, toaster ovens, coffee makers, and other open-coil heating devices
• Pets (except fish)
• Ceiling fans
• Track lighting
• Charcoal or gas grill
• Amplifiers
• Halogen lamps
• Power tools
• Incense, Hookahs, Smoking Devices
• No firearms, fireworks, explosives, or illegal drugs

Please note this list is not exhaustive. View the student handbook for a complete list of items not allowed on campus.

Stuff you can live without (but you wouldn't be quite as happy!)

• Pictures from home
• Refrigerator (You can also rent a combination microwave-refrigerator from Elon; more information will arrive this summer).
• Shelves and/or crates
• Posters and poster tack putty (no nails allowed) TV, VCR or DVD player, answering machine, your favorite music, and a stereo
• Your address book, stationery, and stamps

Stuff you might not have thought of

• Extra pair of glasses and/or contact lenses along with a copy of your prescription
• Lawn chair, sunscreen, and sunglasses (for beautiful springtime days)