What to Bring to College

Packing for college can be a bit of a challenge. Houghton has four seasons and you will need items for all four at one time or another. As you pack, keep in mind when you will be coming back home so that you can exchange some things. You won’t need your ski equipment before Thanksgiving (usually!), and the golf clubs can generally stay home from Thanksgiving until Easter. Here are some items you may need, as well as some items you probably would do well to leave home…

	Alarm clock
	Bathrobe
	Bath supplies/toiletries (band-aids, lotion, shampoo, conditioner, soap, tissues, manicure items…)
	Bath tote (bucket or tray to carry toiletries to shower)
	Bookcase (small)
	Bulletin board
	Calculator
	Cleaning supplies (dish detergent, cleaner, dust-cloth…)
	Clothes basket or hamper
	Desk lamp
	Desk supplies (scissors, tapes, paperclips, pens, markers, bookends, stapler…)
	Flashlight
	Iron
	Laundry supplies (laundry bag, detergent, softener/sheets…)
	Linens (standard-sized twin sheets, pillowcases, blankets, bedspread, towels, washcloths…)
	Plastic crates (storage, bookshelves, knick-knacks…)
	Power Strips (with fuse and surge protector... please note that NYS fire code prohibits regular extension cords)
	Sleeping bags (for retreats, visitors…)
	Snack items (imperishable)
	Tableware (plate, bowl, glass, mug, knife, fork, spoon, storage containers…)
	Telephone (one per room)
	Throw rug
	Umbrella & rain gear
	Waste basket
	Winter clothing

Other Items PERMITTED:

Aquariums

Computers

Refrigerators (compact)

Stereos & CD players

TV (no cable hook-up in rooms)

VCR /DVD

ITEMS PERMITTED, BUT RESTRICTED TO THE KITCHEN ON YOUR FLOOR:

Coffeemakers; Crock-pots; Hot pots; Electric frying pans; griddles; Popcorn poppers; Toasters
Toaster Ovens

TO BE STORED IN THE SECURITY OFFICE

AND CHECKED OUT FOR APPROPRIATE USAGE:

Bows and arrows

Hunting guns

Hunting knives

ROTC guns

WHAT NOT TO BRING

Explosives/Fireworks (illegal in NY); Halogen Lamps
Floor lamps with multiple bulbs: Hammers; Nails; Screw; Hand-built lofts; Bunk beds; Heaters; Hot plates; Microwaves
Refrigerator/Microwave Combo units: Full size refrigerators; Items/posters advertising alcohol; Items/posters advertising tobacco; Objectionable posters; Pets (fish are permitted); Road signs (illegal); Weapons