What to Bring to College

General Room Items:

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Waste Basket
  • Sewing kit and a few small tools
  • Iron with automatic shut off
  • Posters, photos and decorations
  • Umbrella
  • Lamp or clip on light
  • Phone (with no answering machine - voicemail is provided)
  • Alarm clock
  • Surge protector power strip
  • Stereo
  • Refrigerator (4.5 cubic feet or less)
  • Microwave (600 watts or less)
  • Television/DVD player

Academic Supplies:

  • Planner Organizer
  • Book Bag/Backpack
  • Writing Utensils
  • Paper
  • Binders
  • Calculator
  • Tape, tacks, stapler
  • Book of stamps, envelops
  • Dictionary, Thesaurus

Kitchen Items:

  • Cups, plates, silverware
  • Dish Soap, sponge, dish towel
  • Can opener

Clothing Items:

  • Work out clothes
  • Dress clothes
  • Cool weather jacket
  • Extra hangers

Students lounging in their dorm at Ashford University

Bedroom Items:

  • Extra long twin sheets (mattresses are 80 inches long)
  • Pillow, Comforter or bedspread

Bathroom Items:

  • Shower sandals
  • Personal care products (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, razors, robe, etc.)
  • Bath and hand towels, wash cloths

First Aid Items:

  • Aspirin/Tylenol/Ibuprofen
  • Band-aids
  • Tissues
  • Cold medication

Miscellaneous Items:

  • Flashlight, batteries
  • Camera
  • Small fan
  • Laundry basket and laundry detergent

What Not to Bring