What To Bring (And What Not To Bring)
For Living In Orchard Park

What To Bring

Furnished bedrooms at Orchard Park include a bed, underbed storage, bookshelf, desk, dresser, and chair for each resident . Furnished units and bed leased apartments have living room seating with end tables and a dining table with chairs or built in dining countertop with seating provided.

Consider buying used when possible.

• Coat hangers
• Bedding: sheets, pillows and pillowcases, mattress pad, comforter and/or bedspread, blankets
• Washcloths and towels
• Toiletries
• Toothbrush cover
• Shower caddy
• 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
• 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)
• 25 foot Ethernet Cable (for wired connections)
  • Note: students do not need to bring wireless routers
• Printer and extra ink cartridges (Energy Star rated is preferred) (Note: printing is available in the residence halls and other campus locations for a fee.)
• Computer needs, such as a smart power strip, flash drive, mousepad, small screwdriver
• First aid kit
• Flashlight
• Bicycle, bicycle helmet, bicycle lock, light for nighttime riding, and basic tools
• Laundry supplies, iron, laundry bag or basket
• Health insurance card and other forms of identification (e.g., driver's license)
• Eye masks, ear plugs, and white noise machines (to help with sleeping)

Apartment Items

In bed leased apartments, we suggest coordinating the following items with your new roommate(s) in order to minimize unnecessary duplication.

Consider buying used when possible.

• Kitchen and dining items:
  • Dishes
  • Silverware
  • Pots and pans
  • Small appliances (microwave provided at all properties except Primero Grove)
  • Dish towels
  • Oven mitts
  • Storage containers
  • Dish soap, dishwasher detergent
  • Trash can/recycling bin
  • Spices
• Bathroom items:
  • Shower curtain and rings (rod is included)
  • Bathroom rug
  • Bathroom trash can
  • Bathroom tissue paper
  • Toilet plungers
• Cleaning supplies: look for products that are Green Seal certified, EPA Safer Choice or ECOLOGO certified
  • Glass/counter cleaner
  • Toilet cleaner, toilet brush
  • Mop
  • Broom and dustpan
  • Vacuum
  • Duster
  • Trash bags and kitchen compost liners
  • Sponges
• Television