What to Bring, What to Leave at Home
Choosing to live on campus for your summer internship comes with many benefits. All apartments are furnished with a refrigerator, stove, kitchen table/chairs (depending on apartment layout), and living room/common room furniture. Individual bedrooms come with a twin-XL-size bed, desk and chair, and a closet or wardrobe. In addition, enjoy access to internet and laundry facilities.
Items to Bring
Individuals should consider bringing the following items, as they are not provided by BU Housing:
- Kitchen dinnerware, silverware, glasses, kitchen utensils, pots/pans
- Standard twin-XL sheets, pillow, pillowcase, mattress cover/pad, comforter/blanket
- Washcloth and towels
- Alarm clock
- Flashlight
- Power outlet strip (surge-protected only)
- Desk or floor lamp to supplement in-room lighting
- Hangers
- Iron and ironing board
- Laundry basket/laundry supplies
- Television
- Cleaning supplies
- Small fan
- Hairdryer
What to Leave at Home
We invite you to bring items that will make your stay enjoyable, but the following items are prohibited:
- Additional furniture
- Pets
- Non-surge-protected extension cords
- Halogen lamps
- Candles and incense
- Hoverboards
- Cinder blocks
- Air conditioners (not permitted)
- Flammable liquids
- Grills (propane and charcoal)
- Explosives, including fireworks
- Weapons, including switchblade and butterfly knives, spears, swords, souvenir weapons, or chemicals
- Firearms, including ammunition, tasers, or pellet/BB/air/paintball guns
- Alcohol, if underage
- Illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia
More information about the rules and regulations for living on campus can be found in the Lifebook.