Residence Hall Necessities
• Alarm Clock
• Twin Extra-long Sheets-University beds are 80″ long.
• Mattress Pad
• Blanket and Pillows
• Clothes for warm, cold, and rainy weather.
• Extension Cord and Surge Protector
• Fan
• Metal Wastebasket
• Hangers
• A flashlight with extra batteries
• Laundry Bag/Hamper
• Detergent and Dryer Sheets
Study Tools
• Dictionary and thesaurus
• Computer (recommended)
• Ethernet cord
• Backpack or bookbag
• Highlighters, Pens, Pencils, Paper, Notebooks, Post-It Notes, Paper Clips, Scissors, Stapler, Tape, etc.
• Portable flash drive
• Daily Planner
• Headphones
Bathroom Supplies
• Shower Shoes
• Bathroom bucket/basket
• Toothbrush, Toothpaste, Shampoo, Soap, and other Toiletries
• Hand and Bath Towels
• First Aid Kit
Residence Hall Add-Ons
• Bed Raisers
• TV, DVD Player, etc.
• A cup, plate, bowl, fork, knife, and spoon
• Water Purifier
• Dry Erase Board
• Removable Hooks
• Plastic Storage Bins/ Under Bed Bins
• “Husband” pillow
• Decorations
• Mini Fridge or Microfridge
Some items can certainly be purchased once you arrive, although you may find your hometown store will be a lot kinder to your wallet than many Boston stores.