What To Bring (And What Not To Bring)
For Living In The Residence Halls

What To Bring

All residence hall rooms are furnished with a bed, desk, dresser, lamp, and chair, and landfill and recycling waste bins. We suggest coordinating with your new roommate(s) for certain items, including televisions, area rugs, and printers.

Consider buying used when possible.

• Face coverings (disposable are okay but we recommend seven or more washable/reusable)
• Clothes for all climate types, including rain gear
• Umbrella
• Bathrobe or something to wear to the community bathroom
  (Note: Cuarto residents' bathrooms are in their suites)
• Warm coat or parka
• Waterproof shoes or boots
• Coat hangers
• Toiletries
• Toothbrush cover
• Shower caddy
• Mirror (only if assigned a room in Tahoe Hall)
• Bedding: sheets, pillows and pillowcases, mattress pad, comforter and/or bedspread, blankets; all residence hall beds are size XL twin
• Washcloths and bath towels
• Hand towels (not all residence halls have paper towels in the restrooms)
• Alarm clock (preferably with a battery back-up in case of power outages)
• TV, radio, video and music players, video games, movies and music, other electronic entertainment; Energy Star rated is preferred
• Headphones/ear buds with a microphone for video conferencing/calls
• Set of reusable utensils and plates, reusable coffee mug
• Compostable waste collection bin; any container with a lid will work
• Reusable shopping bag(s)
• Reusable beverage container for use at residence hall bottle filling stations
• Items to decorate your room, such as pictures, posters and plants
  (Note: Students may NOT nail or screw items into walls; poster putty, thumb tacks and push pins are okay)
• Computer
  • Read the UC Davis recommended computer configurations for students; Energy Star rated is preferred
  • Read the UC Davis Computer Ownership - FAQ for Students
• Computer cable lock to secure computer to your desk
• External keyboard and mouse (if you use a laptop) (*using an external keyboard and mouse can greatly improve ergonomics)
• Computer needs, such as a flash drive, mousepad, and small screwdriver
• Smart power strip
• Non-wireless printer for convenience (printing options are available in each area)
• Printer and extra ink cartridges (Energy Star rated is preferred)
• General school supplies (paper, pens/pencils, notecards, push tacks, paperclips, highlighters, etc.); look for materials with recycled or post-consumer material content
• Coaxial Cable (long) for television (if applicable for your assigned room)
• Calculator
• Bicycle, bicycle helmet, bicycle lock, light for nighttime riding, and basic tools
• Sports equipment: rollerblades, basketball, tennis racquet, snowboard, etc.
• Laundry supplies, iron, laundry bag or basket
• Sewing kit
• Disinfecting Wipes/dusting supplies (vacuums are available at our Area Service Desks); look for products that are Green Seal certified, EPA Safer Choice or ECOLOGO certified
• Bank Card/Credit Card
• Health insurance card and other forms of identification (e.g., driver's license)
• Names, addresses and phone numbers of your bank and credit card companies
• Eye masks, ear plugs, and white noise machines (to help with sleeping)
• An emergency kit (for use during prolonged power outages or other emergencies)
  • First aid kit (which should include bandages, a thermometer, basic cold/flu medications, etc)
  • Flashlights/Headlamps (battery, rechargeable battery or hand crank – something other than your phone)
  • Back-up battery charger for devices (keep it charged at all times)
  • Snacks
  • Extra Blankets