Packing List

Standard Room Furnishings

Each dorm room at the Academy has a small closet or wardrobe and is furnished with an 80” twin bed, bureau, desk and chair, mirror, wastebasket, and an overhead light. Window curtains are provided. If needed, towels, two sheets, and a pillowcase may be picked up at the Laundry Room in Dewey House. Pillows are available upon request to the Laundry Room. Almost every room has carpeting in it. It is best to wait until you move into your room to decide whether or not you need an additional rug. Each dorm floor has a filtered water system to provide filtered tap water for drinking.

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Appliances

• alarm clock/clock radio
• camera
• desk lamp with compact fluorescent bulb
• floor lamp with compact fluorescent bulb*
• fan
• flashlight
• stereo (& headphones to avoid disturbing others)
• smart strip surge protector recommended

*Please limit lamps to two in number. Usually one is sufficient.

Bedding

• mattress pad
• pillow
• bath towels (2 4) / wash cloths (2) / hand towels (2)
• blankets (1)
• sheets (4) (XL twin, unfitted & fitted)
• pillow cases (4)
• bedspread or comforter (1)

Clothes and Shoes

The amount of clothing you bring depends on how often you do your laundry. Weekly laundry service can be arranged through E. & R. Laundry Service, and community washing machines and dryers are also available in every dorm.

• dress code clothes, ties, etc.
• special events attire – e.g. DeNunzio disco (1st weekend), prom and various semi-formal events
• athletic socks (10+)
• bathrobe
• belts, dress pants, or special skirt/dress
• dress shoes (at least 1 pair)
• jackets (casual & dress)
• jeans
• sneakers (2 pairs)
• sweaters
• T shirts, sweatshirts, and sweatpants
• turtlenecks
• underwear (lots)
• winter coat, hat gloves, snow boots & rain boots
• raincoat / umbrella

Miscellaneous

• athletic equipment as appropriate
• backpack for books, small duffel bags for trips
• reusable water bottle
• rechargeable batteries
• cinder blocks may NOT be used to raise beds
• risers can be used BUT ONLY in certain dorms: please call the Dean of Students Office before purchasing
• bike, lock, & helmet
• cup & mug
• dictionary
• envelopes
• hangers (about 40)
• key chain
• quarters for laundry machines
• laundry bag, eco-friendly detergent
• laundry marking pen: please put your name on all of your belongings.
• plastic hooks with adhesive
• posters/pictures (if more than 4 they must be laminated or framed)
• sewing kit: needle, thread, buttons
• reusable bags for shopping
• stamps
• stationery
• tissues
• plants

School Supplies (Available at Hitchcock House)

• binders
• calendar & planner
• highlighters, loose leaf paper, and notebooks
• paper clips
• pencils
• pens
• ruler
• whiteout
• scissors, tape, thumbtacks, etc.

Toiletries, etc.

• shower caddy to hold toiletries
• aspirin
• adhesive bandages
• hygiene products
• hair bands
• hairbrush & comb
• nail clippers
• soap & container
• toothpaste & toothbrush
• antiseptic ointment – like Neosporin
• razors, etc
• shampoo & conditioner
• makeup, jewelry, & hair items

Cash and Credit

Be sure to put enough money onto your debit card account in advance so that you won’t be caught short without cash. DO NOT bring large amounts of money with you.

Items Not Permitted in Dormitories

• code 117 upholstered furniture (all must be CA-TB 133)
• polystyrene beanbag chairs
• refrigerators
• plug-in coolers
• computer monitors LARGER than 27 inches
• projectors
• coffee makers, hot pot, hot plates
• candles
• incense
• hanging tapestries
• string lights of any kind
• high intensity/halogen lamps in excess of 100 watts
• lava lamps
• televisions, DVD players
• electric heaters
• air conditioners
• irons
• microwave ovens, toasters, or toaster ovens
• cooking grills
• pets of any kind
• weapons of any kind
• liquor bottles or beer cans even if empty