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To Bring or Not to Bring
Residence life encourages you to bring items that make your room feel more like home and make campus life more convenient for you.
What you should bring from home:
- Laptop
- Power strips (the UL approved, heavy duty type)
- Smart TV or TV with Roku/HDMI streaming capabilities
- Flashlight and batteries
- Desk lamp (not halogen), alarm clock, electric fan, small trash can, recycling bin
- High-Efficiency Light Bulbs (LED or CFL) for desk lamps
- Reusable water bottle and mug
- Small refrigerator (10 amps or less)
- TV
- Linens, towels, blanket, pillow, mattress pad
- Laundry basket/detergent/dryer sheets
- Clothes drying rack/hangers
- Hairdryer, curling iron, razors
In light of Covid-19, please be sure to also bring the following items:
- Cleaning supplies (ex. disinfectant spray or wipes, window cleaner)
- At least 5 washable face coverings (required on campus)
- Hand soap/sanitizer
- Facial Tissues
- Non-perishable foods for your room
- Bottled Water
- First Aid Kit
- Trash bags
- Toilet Paper/Paper Towels
- Thermometer
- Personal hygiene products
- Utensils
- Medical information (ex. insurance information)
What you should leave at home:
- Microwaves and toaster ovens (except in Danieley Center kitchen area)
- Extension cords
- Halogen lamps
- Cinder blocks to raise beds
- Power tools
- Gas, charcoal or electric grills
- Candles (no candles are allowed at all), incense, or fireworks
- Holiday (string) Lights; also LED lights
- Hoverboards (including self-balancing scooters, battery operated scooters, hands-free seaways, and similar items)
- Space Heaters
- Electric Blankets
- Wireless routers
- Salt lamps
- Any open-coil heating appliance
- Pets (ONLY non-lethal fish in a 10 gallon tank or smaller are allowed)
- Weapons
- Microsoft Office (as a student you get a copy for free!)
If you have questions, please contact Residence Life at residencelife@elon.edu or 336-278-7300.