What to Pack
As you prepare to move into your new room or apartment at CBU, please take some time to look over the following lists of items to bring that will help it feel more like home.
Packing List
When considering what to bring, please remember two basic rules:
- You cannot install or affix anything in the room or apartment that will be permanent or cause damage to walls, doors, ceilings or floors.
- You will be sharing space with another person or persons. Contact your roommate(s) and discuss what you each plan to bring. Needless to say, there may not be room for two mini fridges, two televisions, etc.
The following lists should help you decide what to bring:
Essentials |
Suggested Items |
Prohibited Items |
Alarm clock Pillow Bed linens Blankets Bed covers Towels and washcloths Toiletries Toilet paper (not required for Smith and Simmons Hall) Hangers Laundry supplies Cleaning supplies (Windex, toilet bowl scrubber, cleaning wipes, surface cleaner, a broom, etc.) Wastebasket Trash bags Paper towels Shower curtain* *This item is essential specifically for residents of apartments and Tower Hall. |
Computer Television (see note below) Posters/pictures Laundry basket Iron/ironing board Recreation equipment Surge Protected Power Strip Lamp/desk lamp Coffeepot Mattress pad Mini fridge (2' x 3') (Smith and Simmons Only) Vacuum First Aid kit Dinnerware* Flatware* Cooking utensils* *These items are suggested specifically for residents of apartments, Cottages and Tower Hall. |
Pets (except fish—fish must be in a tank smaller then 10 gallons) Firearms Knives Weapons Candles Incense Hotplates Candle warmers Sun lamps/space heaters Barbecues Extension cords Christmas lights Crockpots Rice cooker* Microwaves* Toasters* Toaster ovens* *These items are prohibited ONLY in Smith and Simmons Hall. Safety and sanitary considerations prohibit the items listed above. If you should arrive with any of these items, you will be required to send them home. If they are found in your room later in the semester you will be subject to fines and judicial action. |
Apartments, Cottages and Tower Hall are furnished with:
- An extra long twin bed (80" x 36") for each student
- A desk and chair for each student
- A dresser for each student
- Couches and chairs
- Coffee table/end table
- Dining table and chairs (not in Tower Hall)
- Refrigerator
- Some apartment units may have additional appliances
Smith and Simmons Hall are furnished with:
- A bed for each student [extra long twin (80" x 36") in Smith Hall and a regular twin (72" x 36") in Simmons Hall]
- A desk and chair for each student
- A dresser for each student
- Built-in closets
- Sink and mirror
- Medicine cabinet
Internet and Cable
Cable: CBU provides Charter digital cable to each living area without the use of cable boxes. However, a digital QAM tuner TV will be needed. Most TVs that were manufactured after 2006 will have this built-in. For older TVs, an external digital converter box with "NTSC clear QAM tuner" functionality will be needed.
Internet: CBU provides free wireless internet throughout the campus and the living areas.