What to Bring and What to Leave Home
What to Bring to Campus:
- Telephone with Caller I.D.(voice mail provided by Bucknell)
- Laundry bag/basket
- Detergent and fabric softener
- Shower caddy
- Flip-flops for the shower
- Towels
- Bathrobe
- Alarm clock
- Wastebasket
- Extra-long twin bedspread and sheets
- Blankets
- Pillow(s)
- Mirror
- Hangers
- Desk lamp
- School and desk supplies (i.e.- pens, notebooks, scissors, stapler)
- Backpack
- Umbrella
Consider Bringing to Campus:
- Computer & printer
- TV/VCR/DVD player
- Stereo
- Flashlight and batteries
- Extension cord / power strip
- Window fan (Larison & Harris halls are not air conditioned)
- Screens – approximately 34" opening (student rooms are not provided with window screens; the Bookstore sells adjustable screens)
- Digital camera
- Microwave (750 watts or less)
- Refrigerator (4.5 cubic feet or less)
- Bowls, cups, plates, flatware
- Iron and ironing board
- Curtains with spring-loaded rod (window shades are provided on all windows)
- Tools (screw driver, hammer)
- First-aid kit
Leave at Home:
- Air conditioner
- Answering machine
- All Candles (regardless if only used for decoration or if the wick has been removed)
- Incense
- Halogen torchiere lamp
- Pets (non-carnivorous fish are okay)
- Space heater
- George Foreman grill
- Toaster/toaster oven
- Blender
- Hot plate
- Hot pot
- Oil popcorn popper
- Rice Cooker
- Electric sandwich maker
- Car
- Microwave over 750 watts
- Personal cooking appliances over 600 watts (except microwaves)
- Weapons of any kind (including, but not limited to firearms, ammunition, bow and arrow, swords, knives, paint ball/pellet guns, etc.)
