Your student's residence hall room will soon become their "home away from home" and we want them to bring what they need to make it comfortable.
Below is a list of suggested items to bring to help get started:
BATHROOM
- Shower caddy
- Shower shoes (sandals/flip flops)
- Toiletries (toothpaste, toothbrush, deodorant, etc.)
- Towels & washcloths
Note: Suite-style & hotel style hall residents are responsible for providing their own shower curtain and shower curtain rings, toilet paper, and bathroom cleaning supplies.
BEDDING
- Bed linens (XL Twin)
- Blanket / comforter
- Pillows
- Foam mattress topper
- Mattress pad
DECORATIONS
- Posters/photos (see hanging recommendations below)
- Rug (5x7' works great!)
- Stackable crates/bins
DINING
- Coffee maker
- Cooking / eating utensils
- Dish rags / sponge
- Dish soap
- Microwave (1,000 watts or less)
- Plates / cups
- Pots / pans
- Refrigerator (5 cubic ft. or less)
Note: Any cooking appliance (except microwave, fridge, and coffee maker) must be used in the residence hall kitchen for fire safety. Appliances should be stored in your room, but must be used in the kitchen.
ELECTRONICS
- Phone charger
- Computer - Learn About Campus Computer Labs
- Ethernet cable - Learn About Campus Wifi & Hardwire Internet
- Television & coax cable - Learn About Campus Television
- Game console - Learn How to Connect
- Blu-ray/DVD player
- Stereo/speaker
- Surge protector (must be UL listed - for use with computer equipment, TVs, game consoles, and sound equipment only)
HEALTH & SAFETY
- Cleaning supplies (i.e. sanitizing wipes, broom, dust pan, etc.)
- First Aid Kit
- Flashlight
- Medication (prescribed and/or over the counter)
- Hand sanitizer
- Thermometer
LAUNDRY
- Laundry basket or bag
- Clothes hangers
- Laundry detergent (pre-measured high efficiency (HE) liquid packets recommended)
- Drying rack for damp clothes (for days you might get caught in the rain!)
STUDY SUPPLIES
- Desk supplies (pens, paper, stapler, highlighters, sticky notes, paper clips, etc.)
- Backpack
OTHER HELPFUL ITEMS
- Collapsible rolling wagon (for bringing items to/from vehicle)
- Umbrella / rain jacket
- Stamps/envelopes
- Small personal fan
TRASH / RECYCLING
Trash and recycling cans are provided in your room. Replacement bags are available at the front desk.
How to Hang Items on the Walls
When decorating the room, be mindful of what you are using to hang items on the walls. Any damage to the walls may result in a damage charge upon move-out.
Depending on the type of hall, you should use a low-stick adhesive or thumbtacks/pushpins:
Concrete Walls (Douglas Keen, Gilbert, Hugh Poland, McCormack, Minton, Pearce Ford Tower, Rodes Harlin) -Use low-stick adhesives (painter's tape, command hooks). While these adhesives are less likely to cause damage, please be aware that they still may result in a damage charge if used incorrectly.
Drywall Halls (Bates, Hilltopper, McLean, Meredith, Munday, Normal, Regents, Southwest, Zacharias) -Use thumbtacks/pushpins.
WHAT NOT TO BRING
- Alcoholic Beverages/Containers
- Candles/Incense
- Concrete Blocks
- Contact Paper
- Dartboards
- Electric Grills
- Firearms/Weapons
- Halogen Lamps
- Hot Plates
- Nerf guns
- Pets (Fish are Permitted)
- Space Heaters
- Wall and Ceiling Stickers
For more information, visit the official WKU Move-In Guide: www.wku.edu/housing/moveinguide
