Elizabethtown College -What to Bring

What to Bring

Moving into your college residence hall is an exciting time. So exciting that you may forget to bring something. The Office of Residence Life has put together a list of items you'll want to bring along with you -- as well as provided a list of items that should not come to campus with you.

For Your Room

Trash basket
Hangers
Under the bed storage boxes
Bulletin board/ Door message board (white board)
Posters
Students must use Dorm Tape (Mavalus brand) to adhere items to the walls. This product can be purchased online, from Residence Life staff on check-in day, or in the College store
Rug
Clamp reading light
Wall/desk calendar/planner
Plastic crates

Miscellaneous

Snack food
Mugs
Plastic tableware
Trash can liners
Dishwashing liquid
Surge Protector
Cleaning supplies
Bathrobe
Shower shoes
Shower caddy (to transport toiletries back and forth to restroom)
Band-aids
Medications (aspirin, cough syrup, decongestant)

Appliances

Computer
Surge protectors
Iron/board
Alarm clock
Flashlight/batteries
TV/DVD player
Refrigerator* (less than 4.3 cubic ft.)
Microwave* (800-1000watts or 7-9 amps)

Students may rent Microfridge units from the Campus Residence Association by submitting the online form. For more information please use this link to the CRA webpage.

http://www.etown.edu/offices/residence-life/current-students/microfridge.aspx

Linens/Bedding

Sheets/pillow cases - twin size
Pillows
Towels/washcloths
Mattress cover (egg crate)
Comforter
Dish towels

Laundry

Laundry bag/basket/hamper
Detergent
Fabric softener/dryer sheets

Furniture College Provides per Student

1 Standard twin bed mattress/frame
1 Desk/chair
1 wardrobe
1 dresser

All furniture that the College provides must remain inside the room.

*Microfridges can be rented through Elizabethtown College Campus Residence Association (CRA) – the expenses can even be shared with your roommate. Learn more here.