Orientation Office
University at Albany

 LIST

 

WHAT TO BRING?



Commuting Students: See bottom of page 2 for information that may be helpful to you.

 

Resident Students: We hope this list helps you to prepare to move onto campus.

 

You may wish to consider the items listed below as you plan the start of your college career at the University at Albany.  While this list is not all-inclusive, we hope that it will provide you with a basis for items that you wish to purchase or bring to campus.

 

* Please note that provided to every student is one desk, dresser, bed, floor lamp,     shower curtain and fire protective window coverings.

 

HEALTH AND BEAUTY

 

 

[  ] Shampoo, conditioner

[  ] Pain Relievers

[  ] Mouthwash/toothbrush/toothpaste

[  ] Band-Aids

[  ] Deodorant

[  ] Cotton balls

[  ] Soap

[  ] Cotton swabs

[  ] Hair Care products

[  ] Vitamins

[  ] Hair dryer/curling iron

[  ] Cold medicine

[  ] Razor blades, shaving cream

[  ] Prescription medicine

[  ] Cosmetic organizer, cosmetics

[  ] Tissues

[  ] Small Bucket for shower items

 

 

 

 

 

HOUSEHOLD GOODS

[  ] Clock radio

[  ] Sheets [extra long twin], pillows

[  ] Extension cords [2]

***Except Empire Commons, in that case it is Full Size Sheets

LINEN PACKAGES AVAILABLE AT:

www.uparents.com/linen/sya/linens.aspx 

[  ] Wastebasket

[  ] Quilt, blankets, comforter

[  ] Small sewing kit

[  ] Towels, washcloths

[  ] Area rug

[  ] Can-opener [non-electric]

[  ] Laundry bag

[  ] Dishes, bowl, mug, glasses [2]

[  ] Laundry products

[  ] Plastic food containers [3]

[  ] Iron

[  ] Hangers and pants/skirt hangers

[  ] Silverware

[  ] Folding drying rack

[  ] Paper towels

[  ] Under-the-bed boxes

[  ] Small Fan

[  ] Crates for storage

[  ] Umbrella

FOR YOUR DESK

 

 

 

 

[  ] Reading lamp

[  ] Extension cord/surge protector

 

[  ] Dictionary and thesaurus

[  ] Address book/Calendar

 

[  ] Pencil sharpener

[  ] Desk organizer

 

[  ] Scissors

[  ] Tape

 

[  ] Computer paper/toner for printer

[  ] Stamps

 

[  ] Thumbtacks/Memo board

[  ] Computer

 

[  ] Pens, pencils, highlighters, ruler

     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPLIANCES

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  These are the appliances

[  ] Thermostatically-controlled hot pot

 

Permitted in the residence halls.

[  ] Percolator/drip coffee maker

 

For complete information regarding

[  ] Pop-up toaster

 

Residence Hall Rules and Regulations,

[  ] Refrigerator [6 cu. ft. or less, 110

 

Refer to the Housing Contract or

     volt, 1.75 amp UL approved] 

 

Community Rights and Responsibilities.

[  ] Microfridge [Order through

     Refrigerator Leasing Company:

     1-607-431-9525] or

www.rentalcompanyone.com

 

 

 

 

Not allowed:  Hot plate, microwave, toaster oven, wicks, candles, incense, or indoor grills, halogen lamps, cinder blocks/bricks

 

 

 

MISCELLANEOUS

 

 

 

 

[  ] Sports equipment

[  ] Posters

 

[  ] Camera/film

[  ] Lock for athletic lockers

 

[  ] Screwdriver

[  ] Book bag/ Backpack

 

[  ] Broom

[  ] Touch Tone Phone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR COMMUTER STUDENTS

 

 

 

 

 

[  ] Finding quiet study areas - on and off campus

 

 

[  ] Bus schedules: CDTA and the University at Albany bus

 

 

[  ] Backpack/ Book bag

 

[  ] Lock for athletic lockers

 

[  ] You must purchase parking permit for your vehicle at the Office of Parking and

     Mass Transit Services – only those living in parents’ home within 50 miles

 

[  ] If commuting by car – emergency road coverage, jumper cables, shovel, sand