Things To Bring

Inmages of Residence LifeThings to bring or not to bring
The residence hall rooms are of good size, but are not huge so your student should not bring items they won’t use. Before they move in, we will provide students with their roommate(s) contact information so they can coordinate who is bringing what.

When packing, your child should be aware that they may not be able to bring every article of clothing they own. We recommend they bring primarily seasonal clothing, but keep in mind that it is Missouri and weather can change from day to day. We recommend they have a few items that are out of season just in case.

Valuable items such as computers, video game systems, bicycles, television sets, and expensive calculators should have some form of identification engraved or marked on them. Your child should also keep some form of paper record such-as the receipt or the serial number.

It is a good idea to carry some sort of personal property or renters insurance. Check to see if your current insurance policy covers your student’s belongings while living on campus.

  • Bedding

    • Sheets: Sizes are Twin XL

    • Comforter/Bedspread

    • Mattress Pad

    • Pillows and Pillow cases

  • Electronics

    • TV and coax cable

    • DVD/VCR

    • Radio/Stereo with headphones (your roommate might not like all the same music)

    • Computer and Printer (The residence halls have wireless capabilities)

    • Alarm Clock

    • Power Strip (recommend one with surge-protector)

    • Telephone

    • Desk Lamp (if in Gockel, Stegge, Dishman, Dryer, Headlee, Maupin, Mitchell, or Stone)

  • Kitchen

    • Bowl, plate, cups

    • Toaster/Toaster Oven

    • George Forman Grill or similar grill that closes when cooking

    • Coffee Pot

    • Can Opener

    • Chip Clips

    • Microwave (if in Blaine or McCormick)

    • Mini-refrigerator (if in Blaine or McCormick)

    • Utensils

  • Bathroom

    • Toiletries

    • Towels/Washcloths

    • Shower Shoes (only if in Blaine or McCormick)

    • Bathmat (if in Apartment or East Hall)

  • Clothing

    • Laundry Basket or bag

    • Laundry detergent

    • Iron/mini ironing board

    • Hangers

  • Miscellaneous

    • Umbrella

    • Batteries

    • Rug or Carpet (if in Blaine or McCormick)

    • Pictures/Posters (recommend hanging them with 3M adhesive poster strips)

    • Backpack

    • School Supplies (Notebooks, Pens, Pencil)

    • Bicycle with durable lock (bicycles are not allowed in the buildings)

  • Items to leave at home

    • Pets

    • Firearms/Weapons

    • Open coil burners (hot plates)

    • Candles

    • Fireworks

    • Alcohol/Alcohol containers

    • Large speakers/high voltage sound systems

Decorating the room
Keep in mind when decorating the room that students may not nail or screw anything into the walls. If they put up pictures or posters, make sure the adhesive can be easily removed and does not take the paint off the wall. We recommend 3M adhesive strips.

MSSU Provides trash bags, light bulbs, and toilet paper for your students. We also have vacuums, brooms/dust pans, and mops that can be checked-out to assist in cleaning.

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