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What to bring - Traditional-style
School supplies
- back pack
- binders, paper, and notebooks
- pens and pencils
- stapler, scissors, ruler, pencil sharpener, three hole punch
- computer paper
- thumbtacks, pushpins, paper clips
Clothing
- clothes!
- shoes suitable for walking
- slippers
- bathrobe
- hangers
- laundry bag/detergent/softener
Bath and grooming
- shampoo, conditioner, deodorant, toothbrush/toothpaste, razor and other toiletries
- a container to transport toiletries to and from the washroom
- flip flops for the shower
- towels and wash cloth
- hair dryer
- kleenex
- cold medicine, pain reliever, prescribed medication, band-aids, sunscreen
Bedding and decoration
- twin (single) size sheets and blanket, pillow(s)
- twin (single) size mattress cover, all bedding available for purchase through Residence Linens
- photos of friends and family
- posters and room decorations
- double-sided sticky mounts for hanging up pictures
- whiteboard with dry-erase markers to hang on your door
Appliances and electronics
- telephone
- alarm clock
- fan
- extra lamp (not halogen)
- small fridge (maximum 5 cubic feet), rentals available from Coldex
- automatic shut-off coffee maker or kettle
- computer, printer and all required cables
- external hard drive or thumb drive
- power bar with a surge protector
- stereo with headphones
- CD's and DVD's
- camera
Documentation
- university documents
- WatCard (if you have it already)
- health card
- bank card
- driver's licence/other ID card
Miscellaneous
- snacks and drinks, water filter
- basic dishes - bowl, coffee mug, water glass, basic cutlery and dish soap
- earplugs
- bicycle, helmet, and lock
- umbrella
What not to bring
- candles or incense
- halogen lamps
- heaters or heat lamps
- air conditioner
- cooking appliances (hot plates, toasters, rice cookers, microwaves, crock pots etc.
are not allowed in residence rooms)
- your own furniture (University provided furniture cannot be removed from
the room; you can bring a small table or desk chair only)
- pets (not allowed in residence)
- illegal substances or materials
- weapons
