Bedding & Linens
- Blanket and/or comforter
- Linens (SMCM residence hall mattresses are XL twin)
- Pillow
- Towels & washcloths
Laundry & Cleaning
- Fabric softener/detergent
- Laundry basket
- Disinfectant wipes
- Vacuum/broom/Swiffer
- Wastebasket
Hygiene
- Portable shower caddy
- Personal care items
- Shower shoes
- “Over the counter” products
Equipment
- Desk lamp
- Laptop or personal computer
- Printer (cannot be wireless)
- Small radio/small Bluetooth speaker
- Personal Fan
- Game systems, TV and streaming devices
- Refrigerator- Small refrigerators are permitted, but must meet the following specifications: 33″ and 5 cubic feet maximum, UL approved – students can have 1 minifridge per bedroom
- Surge protector(s)
Personal
- Backpack or bag
- Storage boxes and hangers
- Flashlight
- First aid kit
- Food & containers
- Umbrella
- School supplies
- Insurance card and personal identification
Prohibited items
- hotplates
- cooking appliances (including but not limited to: electronic frying pans, pressure cookers, instapots, griddles, propane grills, electronics with exposed heating elements, induction cooktops, infrared burners, toaster ovens)
- firearms or weapons (including air pistols and BB guns)
- pets (except non-meat-eating fish and domesticated non-venomous reptiles; heat rock/lamps are only allowed in aquariums up to 100watts). Students can have one 20-gallon tank per room.
- knives with blades longer than 3”
- candles or incense
- illegal drugs or alcohol for anyone under 21
- fireworks
- halogen lamps, bulbs (LED bulbs are recommended)
- refrigerators larger than 33″ or 5 cu.ft.
- waterbeds
- air conditioner or portable heaters
- wireless printers