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1263 Lincoln Drive - MC 6716
Carbondale, Illinois 62901
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We’ve worked with residents to develop a packing list. We're sure you'll come up with other items to bring to your room, but our packing list will help you get started. Items on the packing list are suggested, not required.
What's Not Permitted: A list of items not permitted on campus is available in the Resident Handbook.
- Residence Halls
- Apartments
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)