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 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 (ten amps or less)
- Stereo/radio/CD player/TV
- Linens, towels, blanket, pillow, mattress pad
- Laundry basket/detergent
- Clothes drying rack
- Cleaning supplies (ex. antibacterial spray or wipes, window cleaner)
- Hair dryer, curling iron, razors
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
- Hoverboards (including self-balancing scooters, battery operated scooters, hands-free seaways, and similar items)
- Space Heaters
- 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, 336-278-7300 or in Jackson Hall 103 in the Global Neighborhood.