What to Bring

Essentials

  • sheets -- twin size (long length will fit all beds on campus)
  • pillow
  • towels
  • study lamp
  • bath bucket or shower caddy for soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.
  • cable cord (RG6 low loss black coaxial, 12-24 ft.)
  • alarm clock
  • "stuff" to make your new room YOURS: pictures, posters, etc.
  • laundry products (washers and dryers provided -- no charge for using)
  • small trash bags


Optionals

  • area rug
  • microwave*
    UL-approved, 1100 watts maximum
  • refrigerator
    UL-approved, 4.3 cubic feet maximum
  • coffee maker with automatic shut-off
  • aquarium for fresh water fish (all other pets prohibited)
  • fan
  • TV (wall mounting is prohibited)
  • TV stand
  • DVD player
  • comfy chair. i. e., beanbag, Papa San
  • miscellaneous plates, bowls, cups, silverware
  • futon
  • computer printer
  • ethernet cord (in case wireless internet goes down)
  • vacuum cleaner or Swiffer-type sweeper for tile floors
  • mirror
*All residence hall lobbies have microwave ovens.


Westminster Provides

  • twin-size beds and mattresses (Shaw Hall beds are 75 inches by 36 inches; all others are 80 inches by 36 inches)
    loftable/ bunkable units available in all residence halls
  • desks
  • desk chairs
  • fire-retardant curtains -- no substitutions permitted
  • closet space
  • dressers/drawer space
  • wastebasket
  • washers (top loading non-efficiency) and dryers in each residence hall (use free of charge)
  • computer port

 

What To Leave At Home

  • candles and incense (including candles with wicks removed)
  • strings of lights and high wattage halogen lamps
  • open element appliances, such as toasters, toaster ovens and George Foreman Grills
  • curtains or window dressings
  • safety is also a prime reason for the prohibition of firearms, ammunition, weapons, fireworks, gasoline, flammable materials, and motor vehicles in the halls