Following is a list that we provide to all incoming residents.
If you choose to pack lightly, or are unable to ship everything you will need,
there are many area retailers from which you can purchase anything you choose
not to transport or ship. The City of Columbia offers bus
service to local stores and malls not within walking distance, and there
is also a taxi service available in Columbia.
We recommend no more than one vehicle-load of personal belongings-students who pack more than this often send most of it home.
Items you will need:
- TigerCard (your Mizzou ID - serves as your room key in Center, College Avenue, Defoe-Graham, Dogwood, Galena, Hatch, Hawthorn, McDavid, North, Schurz and South halls)
- Social Security card (in case you want to get a job)
- Bedspread or comforter, blankets
- Twin-size sheets*#
- Pillows and pillowcases
- Towels and washcloths
- Season-appropriate clothing (switch out during breaks)
- Clothes hangers
- Alarm clock or clock-radio with battery
- Surge strips or surge protectors. Choose units with a 15-amp circuit-breaker and safety reset switch.
- Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc.)
- Prescribed medications and prescriptions for renewal at a local pharmacy
- Backpack
- School supplies (pens, notebooks, paper)
- Umbrella, rain gear
* Standard, jersey, extra-long and deep-pocket sheets will all work on all main-campus mattresses – you DO NOT need to purchase specialty sheets for our beds.
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If you will be at Mizzou Quads or Tiger Diggs, plan to purchase full-size sheets.
Self-Care items:
- First aid kit (including bandages, alcohol, etc.)
- Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory medicine (Advil™, Naprosyn™, Motrin™, ibuprofen)
- Fever reducer (Tylenol™, acetaminophen)
- Decongestant
- Cough suppressant (with dextromet horphan)
- Thermometer
- Adhesive bandages (Band-Aids™)
- Topical antibiotic cream (Neosporin™, Bacitracin™)
- Hand sanitizer
- Current insurance card or two-sided copy from parents’ plan covering student
Items that may be useful:
Items you should discuss with your roommate before purchasing:
- Mini-refrigerator* (4.5 cubic feet or less)
- Microwave* (1000 watts or less)
- Carpet or rugs, curtains
- Television, VCR/DVD player
- Video game console
Note: No more than one permitted per room (in four person singles, each resident may have a fridge, but it is not necessary as there is common space in suites)
What you should NOT bring:
- Unapproved materials for hanging, including Scotch™, duct, electrical or masking tape; gum-type adhesives; 3M Command Adhesives or anything else that may damage walls
- Whiteboards (in newer & renovated halls bulletin boards are provided)
- Lofts - Because our beds are bunkable, we do not encourage lofts. If you build one, it must be according to the regulations available from Residential Life. See the "Lofting Policy" on the Web site for full details.
SUBJECT TO CONFISCATION/REPRIMAND:
- Candles/incense (even if you do not intend to burn them)
- Pets (having a pet requires approval)
- Alcohol/decorated alcoholic containers
- Illegal drugs
- Weapons
- Space heaters of any kind
- Multi-headed lamps with plastic shades (example)
- ANY cooking appliances not listed as approved above. These include, but are not limited to: toaster ovens, hot plates, George Foreman™ grills and any non-UL-listed appliances.
Updated August 6, 2009
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