What to bring

Essentials

• Comfortable clothing
• Warmer clothing for winter, including a winter coat
• Book bag or back pack
• Credit and/or Debit card (not too much cash)
• Rain gear and/or umbrella
• Flip flops for the shower
• A “dressy” outfit
• Willingness to investigate new ideas

Important Papers

• Your passport
• Your I-20 form
• Your letter of admission to L&C
• Your financial documents proving support
• Your financial aid letter (if you receive financial aid)
• Your airplane ticket
• Your proof of vaccinations (two “MMRs” required) if you have not sent them
• Your final high school transcript, if you have not sent it

School Supplies

• If planning to take digital notes:

  • A computer
    • you can take notes on Google Docs, Microsoft OneNote, Notion, Evernotes, Goodnotes, Notes app, etc.
  • iPad + Apple Pencil
    • You can take notes Google Docs, Microsoft OneNote, Notion, Evernotes, Goodnotes, Notes app, etc.
• If planning to take paper notes:
  • Notebooks
  • Planner
  • Calendar
  • Highlighters, pens, pencils
  • Tape, thumbtacks, paper clips, stapler, staples
  • Scissors
  • Calculator (for STEM classes)
    • You can borrow TI-84 calculators from the IT Help Desk

Personal / Health Care

• Medical records for existing illnesses, especially allergies
• Prescription medicines, as required
• Cold medicines, aspirin, vitamins, antacids, ointments, for routine ailments
• Vitamins
• Thermometer
• Toiletries (razor, brush, comb, tooth brush, nail clippers, tweezers, deodorant, soap, etc.)
• Face and body sunscreens
• Extra pair of contact lenses and/or glasses
• Hair care products (shampoo, conditioner, hair mask, hair oil, styling cream etc.)
• Chemical cold pack (to reduce swelling after a fall, for example)

For the Room

• Pillow, sheets, blankets
• Towels and washcloths
• Bedspread or comforter, if you desire
• Desk lamp
• Stackable crates
• Small refrigerator/microwave (All residence halls have small kitchens with a refrigerator and microwave. Also, you can rent a small refrigerator and microwave for your room if you want.)
• Laundry basket or sack
• Hangers
• Electric kettle
• Mug and cups

More Ideas

• Cell phone or telephone calling card
• Favorite books and posters
• Noise-canceling headphones
• An iron (if you think you need it)
• Musical instruments (not amplified)
• Sewing kit
• Sports/recreational equipment (tennis racket, tennis shoes, etc.)
• Traditional national clothing (for the international fair)
• Power strip
• Cooking/kitchen equipment
• Special spices/foods from home
• Silverware, cup, knife
• Paper towels

What NOT to bring

• Candles
• Incense
• Fireworks
• Weapons of any kind
• Space heaters
• Irreplaceable valuables