What to Bring

Visit our Hall Services page to learn more about the amenities and services available in our residence halls. Below is a handy checklist of what to bring to campus:

Move-In Checklist

• Desk lamp
• Bedding: Extra-long twin sheet sets, blankets, pillows, and pillowcases
• Trash cans and bags
• Cleaning supplies: including toilet paper if you live in a suite
• Dust buster and/or broom, vacuum
• Ethernet cable
• Laundry detergent
• Paperwork: health insurance and financial aid forms, social security card, etc.
• Personal care items: tissues, Band-Aids, pain relievers, cold medicine, Q-Tips
• Plates, cups, utensils (washable or disposable)
• Posters and decorations
• Rain gear: It rains frequently in Boston, so be sure to bring an umbrella, raincoat, and rain boots
• Removable 3M poster tape or removable adhesive squares
• Shower caddy and shower shoes
• Small tool kit
• Sewing kit
• Towels
• Wide range of clothing: The weather changes frequently in Boston so be sure to bring everything from shorts and flip-flops to mittens and your ski jacket.

What NOT to Bring

Please do not load your parents’ car full of every worldly possession, as you will have roommate(s) and a limited amount of space in which to live. In addition, we ask you to NOT bring the following items:

• Air conditioners
• Candles
• Coffee pots
• George Foreman grills or other grilling appliances
• Halogen and sun lamps
• Hot pots and plates
• Pets
• Popcorn poppers
• Toaster ovens
• Waterbeds