Things residents need in the Residence Halls

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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.

# 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:

• Shower bucket
• Shower shoes/flip-flops
• Bathrobe, hair dryer
• Cleaning supplies
• Broom, small vacuum
• Laundry basket, iron, quarters
• Floor protection pad if bringing your own chair with casters (desk chair is provided)
• Cell phone
• Telephone (If you plan to subscribe to the phone service)
• Personal computer, printer, flash-style drive
• Detergent and fabric softener
• Portable storage drawers or caddies
• Dishware, dish soap
• Message board for door (these are provided for residents of Center, College Avenue, Defoe-Graham, Dogwood, Discovery, Excellence, Galena, Hatch, Hawthorn, McDavid, North, Respect, Responsibility, Schurz and South halls)
• Desk supplies (stapler, folders, etc.)
• Dictionary, thesaurus
• Bicycle and U-lock
• Fan
• Small sewing and tool kits
• Extra wastebasket and trash bags
• Checkbook, debit card
• Extension cords
• Stereo
• Flashlight and batteries
• Pictures, posters and other decorative items (Consult the adhesives policy for details about how to attach items to the walls.)
• Cooking appliances approved for use: toasters (not toaster ovens), coffee makers, crockpots, rice steamers and air-popcorn poppers. All appliances must be UL-approved.
• Desk/floor lamps

  (Note: Halogen lamps can be a fire hazard. If you choose to have one, it must use a maximum 300-watt bulb and have an attached glass or wire "safety basket." Multi-headed lamps similar to this example are not permitted – leave them at home to avoid confiscation.)

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.
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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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