What to Bring

To help you prepare for your stay at Boston University this summer, we have made a list of the furnishings contained in each room of the residence hall. We have also suggested certain items that you should bring with you that you need and will make your stay more comfortable.

For your Boston University Terrier Card, you need either:

  • A government issued picture ID (passport or license)
  • High school ID card and birth certificate
  • You can provide photocopies if you do not want to bring the originals

In the residence, you will find:

  • A dresser for each occupant
  • A desk and chair for each occupant
  • A bed frame with a mattress for each occupant

What you should bring for your room:

  • Linens - you will need to bring your own sheets, blankets, towels, and pillow. The beds in the residence are 80 inches long (extra-long twin).
  • Personal items - we recommend that you bring flip-flops for the shower and some sort of shower caddy to organize and carry all of your toiletries. Sunblock will be very important to have for our beach trip. Personal hygiene items and laundry detergent can be purchased at stores near campus.
  • Hangers
  • Fans - the residence is not air-conditioned and can become very warm during the summer.
  • Other appliances - you may also want to bring a desk lamp and an alarm clock. NOTE: Hot pots, microwaves, and air conditioners are not allowed in the residence. Items such as blow dryers and curling irons are fine to bring. Microfridges are available for rent from the University (rental forms available at check-in).
  • Phone and Internet - because there is no in-room telephone service, we recommend that you bring a cell phone. Computer labs are available on campus and in the common area of the residence for students to use. If you bring your own computer, you will need an Ethernet cord.

Where to Purchase Supplies

If you do not want to pack supplies such as linens, hangers, or notebooks -- or you just forget to bring them -- you can purchase these and other supplies at the Barnes & Noble bookstore, City Convenience, Bed Bath & Beyond or other nearby stores.

  • Barnes & Noble
    660 Beacon Street, Kenmore Square
    Summer hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.- 9 p.m.
    Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 pm.; Sunday 12-6.p.m.
    Phone: 617-267-8484
    Email: bkbu@bncollege.com
    www.bu.bkstore.com
  • City Convenience - Warren Towers
    700 Commonwealth Avenue
    Open daily, 6:30 a.m.-9p.m. (June, July, and August)
  • Bed Bath & Beyond - Landmark Center
    401 Park Drive, Boston
    Hours: Monday-Saturday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
    Sunday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
  • CVS
    730 Commonwealth Avenue
    Hours 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
    Phone: 617-731-4556
  • Radio Shack
    730 Commonwealth Avenue
    Hours: Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-9 p.m.
    Saturday, 9 a.m.-8p.m., Sunday 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
    Phone: 617-734-5855