Widener

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Things to Pack for College

It’s a good idea to check with your roommate prior to move-in day to avoid duplicating certain items like a TV, telephone, microwave, or refrigerator.

For Move-In Day

Cold drinks
Hand cart
Towel

The Basics

Alarm clock
Hair dryer
Supplies from room to shower
Blanket, quilt, or comforter
Laundry supplies
Clothes basket
Rubber shower shoes
Calculator
Paper, envelopes, tape, stapler
Small plastic bucket to carry
Cleaning products
Personal care products
Soap and soap dish
Clothes hangers
Pillows and linens for single bed
Surge protectors
Desk lamp and light bulbs
Plates, mugs, glasses
Touch-tone telephone
Desk supplies like pens, pencils
Towels and washcloths
First-aid kit
Radio
Utensils

Nice to Have

Computer
Fan
Flashlight
Games and sports equipment
Iron and ironing board

Office of Residence Life
University Center (1st floor)

Widener University
One University Place
Chester, PA 19013-5792
tel: 610-499-4390
residencelife@mail.widener.edu

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PROHIBITED ITEMS
The following items are prohibited in ALL residence halls and apartments/suites:

Appliances with open coils or burners
Broilers
Candles (including decorative)
Cinder blocks
Decorative lights
Christmas lights, etc.
Electric frying pan
Alcohol
including empty alcohol containers
Furniture without
fire retardant material
George Foreman^TM Grills
Halogen lamps
Heating coils
Hot plates
Immersion coils
Live Christmas trees
Lofts
Nails, hooks, double-faced adhesive tape, or other
items that damage walls
Pets
Power tools
Power cords without a multi-plug power strip with an internal circuit breaker
Space heaters
Toaster ovens, toasters, griddles, or
any open element appliances
Water beds
Weapons, firearms, or
explosive devices
Window air conditioners

For more information about these items, please see your student handbook.

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