What to bring / not bring to college

Use this list to help determine what to bring with you to Ferrum.
Need a shopping list? Use the handy printable format version!

Linens

Student decorating her room

  • checkbox Bath & hand towels
  • checkbox Twin sheets (regular length)
  • checkbox Pillows/pillowcases
  • checkbox Blankets
  • checkbox Comforter
  • checkbox Mattress pad / cover

Laundry / clothing care

  • checkbox Detergent
  • checkbox Fabric softener / dryer sheets
  • checkbox Laundry basket / bag
  • checkbox Iron / ironing board
  • checkbox Coat hangers
  • checkbox Drying rack

Personal items

  • Do not bring

  • » Firearms
  • » Fireworks
  • » Bow and arrows
  • » Hunting Knives
  • » Darts
  • » Candles
  • » Incense
  • » Space heaters
  • » Oven-coiled hot plats
  • » Refrigerators over 5 cubic feet
  • » Microwave ovens over 700 watts
  • » Waterbeds
  • » Air conditioners
  • » George Foreman grills
  • » Halogen lamps
  • » Non-aquatic pets
  • More information about pets
  • checkbox Toothbrush / toothpaste
  • checkbox Brush & comb
  • checkbox Shaving items
  • checkbox Hair dryer
  • checkbox Shampoo / conditioner
  • checkbox Bath soap
  • checkbox Basket (to carry toiletries)
  • checkbox Any other hygiene or beauty supplies

Miscellaneous items

  • checkbox Sewing kit
  • checkbox First aid supplies
  • checkbox Headache / cold medicine
  • checkbox Alarm clock
  • checkbox Trash can
  • checkbox Trash bags
  • checkbox Mugs / glasses / cups
  • checkbox Plate
  • checkbox Fork, knife, spoon
  • checkbox Small personal fan
  • checkbox Flashlight

Optional decorations

  • checkbox Posters / photos / artwork
  • checkbox Calendar
  • checkbox Small area rug
  • checkbox Desk lamp
  • checkbox Clip-on light
  • checkbox Curtains

Optional equipment & electronics

  • checkbox Television (cable service is included)
  • checkbox VCR / DVD player
  • checkbox Stereo / Radio
  • checkbox Headphones (if you like loud music!)
  • checkbox Small refrigerator (less than 5 cubic feet)
  • checkbox Small microwave oven (700 watts or less)
  • checkbox Small vacuum
  • checkbox CDs / DVDs
  • checkbox Computer / laptop (Internet access is included)
  • checkbox Printer
  • checkbox Surge protectors

Also check out the printable version of this list.