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What to Bring

Here are suggestions of what to bring. As a reminder, please bring what is necessary. UC is within walking distance to numerous stores. You are moving into a relatively small space, so don't bring too much at once!

  • Bedroom: Bedding, pillows, & clothes hangers
  • Bathroom: Toiletries, towels, & shower curtain/liner
  • Kitchen/Dining: Dishes, cooking utensils, & large trash bin
  • Living Room: TV, streaming devices, & throws/pillows

What to Leave at Home

Please do not bring the following items. This is for the safety of our residents, staff, & guests. Any items found on-site from this list will be confiscated.

  • Personal Wireless Router
  • Personal bed frame, mattress, or water beds
  • Extra furniture (mattress, couches, futons, desk, etc.)
  • Pets (Excluding Approved Emotional Support/Service Animals)
  • Nails, screws, double-sided tape, or a staple gun
  • TV wall mounts
  • LED light strips
  • Weapons, firearms, or explosive devices (including props/toys)
  • Fireworks/sparklers
  • Power strips/appliances that are not UL certified
  • Halogen lamps, sun lamps
  • Lofts (Unless Rented from UC)
  • Illegal medications/drugs
  • Refrigerators larger than 5.8 cubic ft. or higher than 700W
  • Dart boards, darts, paintball guns, water guns, etc.
  • Alcoholic beverages (under 21 or attending a dry campus), containers, and other paraphernalia (hookah, vapes, etc.)
  • Open flame items (candles, incense, oil lamps, etc.)
  • Appliances with open coils, burners (Air Fryers, Hot plates, etc.) or higher than 700W
  • No electric vehicles (hoverboards, electric scooters/bicycles, etc.)

Move-In Day

Here's a list of items that will be helpful when you are moving into University Center.

• Check In Pass QR Code – Fall Move-In Only • Credit/Debit Card for Additional Parking • Cart/Dolly, if bringing heavy items • Resident & Moving Helper Identification > • Government Driver's License, State ID, or Valid Passport > • School ID is not accepted as identification

Need more ideas?

Click here to check out our Suggested Packing List or download it below!