Clothing

  • General cold and warm weather wear
  • Hardcore coat for winter!
  • Activewear
  • Pajamas
  • Gloves, scarves, and hats
  • Bathrobe
  • Professional attire
  • Fancy attire for formals/parties

Shoes

  • Snow shoes
  • Dorm/shower shoes
  • Casual shoes
  • Formal shoes

Bedding

  • Mattress topper - it'll make your mattress much more comfortable!
  • Pillows and bedsheets (Twin XL)

Plan with Roomate

  • Refrigerator (see Northwestern Housing for dimensions)
  • Floor lamp (additional lighting is recommended)
  • Rug
  • TV (optional)
  • Full-length mirror

School + Electronics

  • Materials for classes and studying
  • Planner/calendar
  • Desk organizers
  • Computer/laptop
  • Cables (HDMI optional)
  • Alarm clock
  • Power strip electrical adapter (extension chords aren't allowed)
  • Flash drive
  • Calculator
  • Desk lamp (not provided)

Personal Toiletries 

  • Shampoo, bodywash, etc.
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss
  • Shower caddy
  • Some medicine/first-aid kit
  • Towels

Laundry + Cleaning

  • Hamper
  • Detergent/dryer sheets
  • All-purpose disinfectant spray/wipes
  • Air freshener
  • Paper towels

Other 

  • Pictures/posters
  • Sticky poster tack
  • Sturdy umbrella
  • Essential paperwork/documents
  • Food, drinks, and utensils
  • Ziploc bags
  • Storage boxes
  • Removable wall hooks
  • Whiteboard for your door
  • Athletic equipment
  • Instruments
  • Video games/consoles
  • Bike (can be stored in our bike room)

Prohibited Items 

  • Halogen lamps
  • Microwaves (we have microwaves on each floor)
  • Coffee makers (Keurigs/automatic shut-off are okay)
  • Items that stick to walls and can’t be removed
  • Bed lofting items 
  • Hot water heater (we have hot water taps)
  • Christmas lights
  • Explosives/weapons
  • Animals (including fish)
  • Electric scooters cannot be stored inside rooms

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