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What Should I Bring To College?

Necessities:  

Toiletries (bath robe, shower shoes, etc.)

Bath and Hand Towels
Wash Cloths

Standard sized single bed Sheets and Pillow Cases

Blankets and Bedspread Pillow
Mattress Pad Umbrella
Mattress Bag, one that encases the entire mattress  
   
Writing Materials:  
Pens and pencils Notebooks

Writing paper, envelopes, postage stamps

Dictionary and Thesaurus
   

Electronics:

 

Laptop Computer w/Ethernet and Wireless Cards

This is a requirement for all new LHU students

RJ45 Ethernet Cord.

 
Cell phone

Student rooms do not have land line phone service

Verizon Wireless and AT&T have the best reception.

 
Internet Phone Account Suggested for those unable to bring a cell phone. 
  Skype is suggested (www.skype.com)
   
Miscellaneous:  
Draperies (optional) –blinds/shades are provided

Small plastic bucket for carrying toilet articles to bathroom

Clothes Hangers Iron & ironing board

Metal or heavy plastic Waste Basket

Paint safe adhesive (poster putty, Tesa tape, or Scotch Wall Saver foam tape.

Laundry bag/basket & Quarters  
   
Optional Items:  

Television (Cable TV service provided)

Portable Radio – Stereo-headphones

Surge suppressers/protectors

Small Electric Fan – A great way to block out unwanted noise!

Small Folding Clothes Rack Vacuum
2-wheel Hand Truck/Dolly-for move in  

 

 
   

You might want to check with your roommate to eliminate both bringing the same item

   

      

Things you cannot bring to your residence hall room:

  High wattage appliances
(such as heating elements, space heaters, air conditioners, etc.)
 
  toasters/toaster ovens  
  potpourri pots  
  halogen lights  
  extension cords  
  candles  
  incense  
  firearms  
  firearm replicas (including paintball and airsoft guns)  
  fireworks  
  large knives  
  bow & arrows and other weapons  
  dartboards  
  waterbeds  
  pets  
  (exception: fish in no larger than 5 gal. aquarium)  

 

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Additional Information

 

Rooms are not carpeted (except for Campus Village). There are many local vendors that sell carpeting if you wish to purchase it here, instead of packing it in your vehicle.

Refrigerator/microwave rental information will be sent to you through the LHUP Student Cooperative Council, Inc. (SCC).  You will have the opportunity to rent a Microfridge unit.  You may choose to bring your own microwave (one strictly for warming purposes using 110 volts), and your own refrigerator (5.0 cubic foot or less)  There is a limit of 1 microwave and 1 refrigerator per room. Campus Village apartments are each equipped with a refrigerator.
 

Residents of Campus Village Apartments are encouraged to bring living room furniture for their comfort.

 

All bed mattresses are standard-length, single.

Size = 33 ˝” x 75”

Standard, twin-size sheets

 

Coin operated washers and dryers are located in each residence hall.