Kentucky State University

Suggested Items for Residence Halls

 

ROOM ACCESSORIES
Storage Crates/Bins/Footlocker
Plants for room
White putty (for pictures and posters) no nails
Decorations (Posters, Pictures, etc.)
Eating Utensils (silverware, dishes, etc…)
Area Rug
Trash Can
Cable and Ethernet cord

TOILETRIES
Cleaning Supplies (dust polish, disinfectant, all purpose cleaner, etc.)
Laundry Bag/Basket
Detergent
Fabric Softener
Towels
Washcloths
Shower cap
Shower Caddy
Shower Shoes- Flip Flops, etc.
Bathrobe
Soap, lotion
Hair Care Products
Toothbrush/Toothpaste/Floss
Band-Aids
Antibiotic Cream
Tylenol, Advil
Cold Medicine
Any Prescribed Medications

BED MATERIALS (Mattress Size: Twin XL)
Sheets
Mattress Pad (eggcrate)
Blanket
Pillow(s) and pillowcases
Comforter/Bedspread
Bedskirt

MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
School Supplies (pens, pencils, notebooks, etc.)
Hangers (clothes)
Phone Card
Camera and Film
Umbrella
Stationery
Postage Stamps
Entertainment (music, movies, gaming systems, etc.)
Work Supplies (disks, stapler, tape, etc.)
Personal keepsakes
Hair Care Tools (dryers, clippers, irons, etc.) Hair stoves are prohibited
First Aid Kit

APPLIANCES
Refrigerator (cannot exceed 3.5 cubic feet)
Microwave- 700 watts or less
TV (limit size to 19”)/VCR/DVD
Iron/ Ironing Board (small)
Alarm Clock with Battery Backup
Power Strip with circuit breaker
Lamp (no halogen lamps)
Fan
Radio/CD/Tape Player
Can Opener
Computer/Laptop
Telephone and answering machine

DO NOT BRING
Pets, Dart Boards, Nails, Space Heaters, Grills (like the George Foreman Grill), Ceiling Fans, Stickers, Burners, Hot Plates, Toaster Ovens, Fireworks, Weapons, Alcohol, Illegal Drugs, Unsafe Chemicals or Anything Producing Open Flames!