What to Pack & What to Leave Behind

Each Student is provided a bed, bedframe, dresser, desk (excluding The Langston), desk chair, and closet space. The following are suggested items for students to bring!

• Bedroom:
  • Sheets, Pillows, Blankets
    • EC Private rooms: Full XL Size
    • EC Shared rooms: Twin XL Size
    • The Langston: Full XL Size
    • The Edge: Full XL Size
  • Clothing & Shoes
  • Laundry Bag/Basket
  • Laundry Detergent, Pods, Dryer Sheets
  • Hangers & over the door hooks
  • TV
• Bathroom:
  • Hair care tools
  • Shower Curtain & hooks
  • Small Rug
  • Toiletries/Cosmetics
  • Towels & Washcloths
  • Tissues & Toilet Paper
• Cleaning
  • Toilet brush & Cleaner
  • Broom & Dust Pan
  • Disinfectant Wipes or Spray
  • Dish soap, sponge, dishwasher pods
  • Paper towels
  • Trash Cans
  • Vacuum
• Kitchen:
  • Dishes & Silverware
  • Cups, Mugs/glasses
  • Cooking Utensils
  • Pots/Pans
• Academic Supplies
  • Backpack or bag to carry books
  • Computer & Accessories
  • Calendar/Day planner
  • Notebooks/Paper
  • Writing Utensils, Highlighters, Pencil Sharpener
  • Scissors, Stapler & Staples, Scotch Tape, Calculator
  • Surge Protector/Power strip
• Other Essentials
  • CSU ID Card
  • Personal Identification (Driver's License, State ID, and/or Passport)
  • Health Insurance Card
  • Personal Medication
  • Cold Medicine
  • First Aid Kit
  • Charging Cords
  • Rain/Snow Apparel & Footwear
  • Flashlight/Batteries
  • Umbrella
  • Sports/Recreation Equipment

Check out Viking Outfitters for all your campus living essentials!

Prohibited Items / Items to Leave Behind

• Air Conditioners and Space Heaters - Unless provided by CSU
• Appliances with open heating elements - examples include but not limited to; hot plates, toasters, toaster ovens, deep fryers, air fryers, electric skillets, indoor grills, waffle makers, coffee pots without auto shut off, etc.
• Bidet
• Candles / Incense / Wax Warmer
• Charcoal
• Cinder Blocks
• Extension cords (only UL approved power-strips are permitted) and Outlet splitters
• Firecrackers and Fireworks
• Flushable Wipes / Baby Wipes
• Halogen Lamps, Halogen Light Bulbs, or Lava Lamps
• Hoverboards, Segway, IO Hawks, Skywalkers, Electric Scooters (such as Lime), or similar devices
• Kerosene lamps, Propane, Lighter fluid
• Living holiday decorations such as pine trees, wreaths, garland
• LED strip lights
• Metal tip darts
• Screws, Command Strips, duct tape/packaging tape
• Pets/Animals - Unless a trained service animal or ODS approved emotional support animal. Please visit ODTS for more information.
• Street signs and Traffic Cones
• Weapons