Packing for College
Packing for College
As you prepare for life on The Bluff, be sure to review the tips and information below about moving in (and out!) of residence halls, what to pack and what to leave at home, as well as campus resources for making your relocation smooth sailing.
What Should I Bring?
Living on campus means bringing what you need to make your residence hall a home. Review the list below for things that you'll need as well as what not to bring.
- Pillows
- Twin Extra Long sheets
- Blankets
- Comforter/Bedspread
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Dishes (for small meals or snacks in your room)
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Eating utensils
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Glassware
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Water bottle
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Coffee cups
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Coffee thermos
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Ziploc bags
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Dish soap
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Hand soap
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Refrigerator* (up to 4.5 cubic feet)
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Microwave*
*only one per room, so check with your roommate!
- Bath towels
- Bathrobe
- Flip-flops or shower shoes
- Shower caddy
- Toiletries
- Bag or tray to set toiletries in while using bathroom sink
- Personal hand sanitizer
- Digital thermometer
- Posters
- Photos
- Mementos from home
- Memo board for door
- Full-length mirror
- Command hooks/strips
- Push pins
- Computer/laptop
- Surge protector/power strip
- Desk lamp
- Small clamp-on lamp (for bedside)
- Extra-long phone charging cable
- Laundry basket/bag
- Laundry detergent
- Dryer sheets
- Iron
- Hangers
- Backpack
- Pens/pencils
- Scissors
- Stapler
- Notebooks
- Textbooks
- Fan
- Supplies for cleaning and disinfecting (Clorox wipes)
- Extra storage/drawers
- Bicycle
- U-Lock for bicycle
- Medical information (tip: save a photo of your health insurance card on your phone)
- First-aid kit
- Lawn chair for outside events
- Cooking appliances that utilize an open flame or coil heaters (toasters, hot plates, portable grills)
- Slow cookers
- Space heaters
- Air conditioning units
- Extension cords
- Pets (except for fish in a small aquarium)
- Christmas/twinkle lights (battery operated twinkle lights are OK)
- Candles or incense
MoveUP
Why buy the mini-fridge if you don't have to?
MoveUP is University of Portland’s campus-wide sustainability initiative that transforms move-in and move-out into opportunities to reduce waste, support students, and strengthen community partnerships. MoveUP operates an affordable microwave and mini-fridge rental program through the MoveUP Marketplace. Instead of purchasing new appliances, students can rent inspected and cleaned units for the academic year, saving money while reducing unnecessary consumption and waste.
Added Bonus—Rented appliances from MoveUP will be waiting in students' rooms when they arrive!
Quick Links for More Info
Want to find out more about your residence hall? Questions about moving in (or out) of your residence hall? Visit the links below for more answers about living on campus at UP.
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