First-Year Student Orientation > What to Bring

IMPORTANT!
Make sure that your personal belongings are covered by appropriate insurance.
Thiel College does not assume responsibility for your personal belongings.
Furnishings Provided
- Coin operated automatic washers and dryers
- Beds and Mattress (Extra-Long)
- Desk and Chair
- Draperies
- Dresser facilities
- Bookshelves
What NOT to Bring
- Do Not bring a water mattress!
- Do Not bring a microwave oven!
- Do Not bring a refrigerator larger than 4.5 cubic feet!
- Do Not bring any pets, other than fish!
- Do Not bring halogen lamps!
- Do Not bring firearms or weapons (including toy, replica, and/or hunting)
Microwave Ovens
- One oven is provided per residence hall.
Necessary Items to Bring
- Alarm Clock
- Desk lamp, light bulbs
- Laundry bag/basket and detergent
- Pillow(s), Sheets (x-long), blanket(s), bedspread
- Towels, washcloths
- Wastebasket
- Backpack
- Personal Toiletries
- Shower Caddie
- Academic Supplies (pens, pencils, notebooks, stapler, file folders, etc.)
Suggested Items to Bring
- Clothes Drying Rack (small)
- Dictionary/Thesaurus
- Calendar
- Extension Cords
- Hangers
- Iron/Ironing Board
- Small Bulletin Board
- Shower Shoes
- Envelopes/Stamps
- Tissues
- Sports Equipment
- Sticky Tack (for hanging posters, etc.)
- Posters/Pictures
- Radio/Stereo/Television/DVD Player
- Carpet/Throw Rug(s)
- Crates
- Small Fan
- Message Board (for door)
- Mugs, Cups, Glasses, Eating Utensils, etc.
- Camera
- Can Opener
- Duct Tape
- Sewing Kit/First Aid Kit
NOTE: There are two (2) telephone/computer jacks per room. Each student will need his/her own phone. Each phone will have access to voice mail; therefore answer machines are not necessary.
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