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.