It’s time to think about transforming your student’s residence hall room into their “home away from home.” Missouri State’s Residence Life, Housing and Dining Services recommends you check-out this packing list. Every student has different needs, but this list gives you a good start of things to consider. Make sure your student consults their roommate to avoid purchasing doubles of items. Items we consider essential are starred, and there are some items on the list below that students can check out from their residence hall front desk if needed.
Bed and Bath
- Pillow, comforter, blankets and extra-long twin sheets (all beds are 80 inches long)
- Mattress pad/mattress topper (over 2 inches must be CA fire approved)
- Pillow(s) and pillow cases*
- Comforter*
- Blanket*
- Towels and washcloths*
- Shower shoes/flop flops (white-soled)
- Shower caddy
- Bath mat for suite-style bathrooms
- Throw rugs
- Desk lamp (non-halogen, no narrow plastic shades) and bulbs
- Floor lamp (non-halogen, no narrow plastic shades) and bulbs
- Hangers
- Mirror – full length
- Trash can liners
- Toilet paper (toilet paper is provided in community style bathrooms)
Hygiene Supplies
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Cleaning supplies
- First aid kit
- Electronic thermometer
- Prescription medications*
- Over-the-counter medications (e.g., cough syrup)
- Soap/shampoo*
- Toothbrush/toothpaste*
- Makeup/moisturizers*
- Hair products/hair dryer*
- Shaving accessories*
Keepsakes
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Photo albums and scrapbooks
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Pictures and frames
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Stuffed animals
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Yearbook
Laundry Supplies
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Detergent
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Dryer sheets and fabric softener
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Drying rack
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Iron (auto shut-off) and ironing board
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Laundry bag/basket
Identification/Money
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Driver’s license*
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Insurance cards*
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Passport/visa
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Social security card
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Lock box
- Checkbook/debit card
Electronics
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Alarm clock
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Camera
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iPod/MP3 player
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Blu-Ray/DVD player
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Cell phone and charger
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Tablet/computer/laptop with charger and locking cable
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Ethernet cable
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Gaming system
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Power strip with surge protector (UL approved)
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Printer, ink cartridges, and printer paper (350 pages of free prints provided at the front desk each semester)
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TV (if your TV doesn’t have a built in digital converter, an external converter is needed)
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TV coaxial cable (6-10 feet)
- Telephone (landline). Contact the Housing Office if you plan to bring one.
Miscellaneous
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Posters & 3M Command adhesive products
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Calendar/planner
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Message board (dry erase board)
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Flashlight with batteries
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Plastic food storage containers with sealing lids
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Dishware/silverware
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Can opener
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Water filter pitcher
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Umbrella/rain gear
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Sports equipment (e.g., bicycle, rackets, balls)
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Fan (large and/or clip)
School supplies
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Pens/Pencils
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Backpack
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Calculator
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Spiral notebook/binders
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Scissors/stapler/tape/sticky note pads
What not to bring
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Alcoholic beverages or containers
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Candles, candle warmers (e.g., Scentsy), wax melting elements, incense, etc.
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All cooking appliances are prohibited except traditional blenders, auto-shutoff coffee pots, auto-shutoff electric kettles, toasters (not toaster ovens), and air-popped popcorn makers (intended for in-home use)
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Bed risers of any kind
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Halogen lamps or any lamp with a plastic shade
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Heating units/heaters
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Drug paraphernalia
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Refrigerators
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Tobacco Products (Missouri State is tobacco-free)
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Waterbeds or personal mattress
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Weapons (or any item that can be construed as a weapon; knives must be shorter than 2 inches)
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Ozone machines
To find out more about move-in and Welcome Weekend, click here. Don’t hesitate to contact me if I can help with anything.
~Priscilla
pchildress@missouristate.edu
417-836-3060