Packing List | University Housing | SIU

WHAT SHOULD YOU PACK for Residence Halls?

Check out the list of furnishings and amenities included with your room prior to shopping.

• back pack
• batteries
• bedding & linen (extra-long twin size or king if you put two beds together)
• cell phone & charger
• cleaning supplies
• clothing (include a nice outfit for class presentations and job interviews and a swimsuit)
• computer and items to access Internet
• dishes, silverware, pots and pans (only East Campus halls have a kitchen located in the buildings)
• electronics (Stereo/TV/DVD Player/Gaming System/Etc.)
• fan
• first aid kit
• hangers
• headphones
• iron & small ironing board
• laundry supplies and basket (high efficiency laundry soap is recommended)
• microwave (no restrictions on wattage) please see My MicroFridge for rental options
• mini fridge (up to 4.2 cubic feet, max of two per room) please see My MicroFridge. for rental options
• personal documents for employment paperwork - copies are not permitted (social security card, driver's license, birth certificate, passport, etc.)
• personal hygiene products
• personal property insurance
• power strips (Extension cords and splitters without a surge protector are NOT allowed. Surge protectors must be Underwriter's Laboratories (UL) approved.)
• room decorations
• rug and bath mat (University Hall bathrooms are community style and floors 2-4 are carpeted)
• school supplies
• shower caddy
• snacks
• student ID (if you do not yet have this, you MUST bring a valid government photo ID)
• study/reading lamp (non-halogen)
• towels/wash cloths/shower shoes
• weather appropriate gear (umbrella, rain coat, snow boots, winter coat, gloves, hat, sunglasses)

What should you pack for Apartments?

Check out the list of what's included for a list of furnishings and amenities that come with your apartment.

NOTE: Unless otherwise designated, the items listed below are recommended for all apartments. Listed items already provided by University Housing are designated below by area, i.e. W&G for Wall & Grand, ETGF for Evergreen Terrace Graduate & Family Housing and ETU for Evergreen Terrace Undergraduate Designated apartments.

Kitchen Items

• can opener
• cookware (pots, pans and baking dishes)
• dishes
• dish towels and dish soap
• door mat
• groceries
• microwave (provided in W&G)
• silverware and cooking utensils (spatula)
• small table and chairs set (provided in W&G and ETU)
• tea/coffee pots
• trashcan

Living Room Items

• cable connector
• TV/DVD player/gaming system
• couch or futon (provided in W&G and ETU)
• chair (provided in W&G and ETU)
• coffee table (provided in W&G)
• end table (provided in W&G)
• area rug and door mat
• window coverings (provided in W&G and ETU)
• lamps and light bulbs

Bedroom Items

• alarm clock
• bed(s) (provided in W&G and ETU)
• bedding - sheets, blankets, pillows and pillow cases (XL twin sheets recommended for W&G and ETU)
• clothing (including a nice outfit for interviews and class presentations and seasonal attire - coat, hat, scarf, gloves, rainboots, etc.)
• desk (provided in W&G and ETU)
• desk chair (provided in W&G and ETU)
• desk lamp (provided in ETU)
• dresser (provided in W&G and ETU)
• hangers
• night stand
• room decorations (Before decorating, ensure decorations are in compliance with the Resident Handbook.

Bathroom Items

• personal hygiene products
• bath mat
• shower curtain (provided in W&G and ETU)
• toilet paper
• towels and washcloths

Miscellaneous Items

• back pack
• calculator
• camera
• cell phone & charger
• cleaning supplies – including mop and mop bucket and broom with dust pan
• computer (computer labs are located throughout campus)
• documents needed for employment (Driver's License, Social Security Card, Passport, etc.)
• fan
• flashlight w/batteries
• first aid kit
• iron/ironing board
• laundry supplies (basket, soap, fabric softener)
• lamps and lightbulbs
• personal property insurance
• power strip(s)
• rug/carpet (Living room rug and bedroom carpeting provided in ETU)
• school supplies
• study/reading lamp (non halogen)
• telephone (if activating phone line)
• umbrella/rain coat/snow boots/sun screen
• wireless router (ETU residents ONLY)