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 wastepaper and recycling baskets. We suggest coordinating with your new roommate(s) for certain items, including televisions, carpets, and printers.
- Clothes for all types of climate, including rain gear
- Bathrobe or something to wear to the community bathroom
- Warm coat or parka
- Waterproof shoes or boots
- Coat hangers
- Toiletries, mirror
- Bedding: sheets, pillows and pillowcases, mattress pad, comforter and/or bedspread, blankets
- Washcloths and towels
- Telephone (most students use their cell phones)
- Alarm clock
- TV, radio, DVD/CD/MP3 player, DVD/CDs, etc.
- A few eating utensils (coffee mugs, silverware, plates, glasses)
- Items to decorate your room: pictures, posters and plants, etc.
- Computer - See the UC Davis computer ownership website for recommendations
- Computer cable lock to secure computer to your desk
- Coaxial Cable (long)
- 25 foot Ethernet Cable
- Printer and extra ink cartridges (our computer center offers free printing up to 250 pages per quarter)
- Computer lockdown device, surge protector, flash drive, mousepad, small screwdriver
- Calculator
- First aid kit
- Flashlight
- Bicycle, bike lock, light for nighttime riding and basic tools
- Sports equipment: rollerblades, basketball, tennis racquet, snowboard, etc.
- Laundry supplies, iron, laundry bag or basket
- Checkbook and bank 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
What Not To Bring
- Appliances which are not UL-approved
- Torchiere halogen lamps
- Candles
- Refrigerators and microwaves which are larger than the maximum allowable size
(the maximum allowable refrigerator size is 4.5 cubic feet and 35 inches tall; the maximum allowable microwave size is 800 watts) - Hot plates and burners
- Weapons of any kind, including decorative swords and paintball guns
- Fireworks, firecrackers, flammable liquids, and other explosive or incendiary devices
- Items which are illegal to possess
- A car (residence hall students may not purchase a parking permit)
- Large stereo equipment
- Amplifiers