WHAT TO BRING
Each residence hall room has two single beds, two desks, and two chairs. Most rooms have built-in dressers, but some have movable dressers. Some suggested items to bring for new students include:
| Kitchen Needs | |
| Individual set of dishes and silverware | |
| Food storage containers | |
| Ziploc Bags | |
| Can/bottle opener | |
| Chip clips | |
| Room Needs/Storage | |
| Bedside lamp | |
| Alarm clock/clock radio | |
| Trash can | |
| Storage containers | |
| Desk lamp | |
| Fan | |
| Adhesive hooks, tacky adhesive, and mounting tape | |
| Bulletin board and push pins | |
| Dry erase wall calendar/board | |
| Toolkit | |
| Electronics | |
| Computer and printer | |
| Phone cord/Ethernet cord for computer | |
| Headphones | |
| Surge protector | |
| Extension cords | |
| Phone (Check with roommate(s) to avoid duplication.) It should be cordless, with multiple message boxes in the answering machine, unless you're using voice-mail. | |
| IPOD/Music device | |
| Linens/Laundry Supplies | |
| Sheets and pillowcases | |
| Towels (bath, hand, and face) | |
| Pillows | |
| Mattress pad | |
| Blankets | |
| Comforter and/or duvet cover | |
| Clothes hangers (wire takes up less space, plastic are easier on your clothes) | |
| Laundry bag/basket | |
| Laundry marking pen | |
| Laundry stain remover | |
| Roll(s) of quarters | |
| Lint brush | |
| Sewing kit | |
| Toiletries/Misc | |
| Over the counter medications such as: ibuprofen, aspirin, antacids, etc... | |
| Vitamin C | |
| Neosporin® | |
| Band-Aid® bandages | |
| Cough drops | |
| Shower tote | |
| Shampoo & conditioner | |
| Hair-styling products | |
| Body wash | |
| Toothpaste and toothbrush | |
| Dental floss & mouthwash | |
| Comb/brush | |
| Tweezers | |
| Nail clippers | |
| Hair dryer | |
| Razor and shaving cream | |
| Lotion and/or facial moisturizer | |
| Q-tips® | |
| Office/Desk Supplies | |
| Memory Sticks | |
| Phone/address book | |
| WBU will provide student handbook/planner | |
| Stapler and staples | |
| Printer paper | |
| Pens and pencils | |
| Pencil holder and sharpener | |
| Notebooks | |
| Pocket folders | |
| Labels of various sizes | |
| 3 x 5 cards | |
| Post-it® notes | |
| Paper clips | |
| Rubber bands | |
| Scissors | |
| Highlighter pens (multiple colors) | |
| Ruler | |
| desk trays | |
| Dictionary and thesaurus | |
| Stamps/envelopes | |
| Clothing Guidelines | |
| Be aware that Plainview weather can change rapidly and that you will want to be prepared for all seasons: Summer/Fall/Winter/Spring. | |
| Miscellaneous (many of these things can be purchased upon arrival) | |
| Paper towels | |
| Trash bags | |
| Light bulbs (only if you bring your own lamp) | |
| All-purpose cleaner | |
| Laundry detergent (tablets are easiest to manage) | |
| Fabric softener (sheets are easiest to manage) | |
| Dish soap | |
| Wet wipes | |
| Tissues | |
| Shared Items (Check with roommate(s) to avoid duplication.) | |
| Audio equipment | |
| TV/DVD player | |
| Coffee maker/hot pot | |
| Microwave/toaster oven | |
| Small refrigerator | |
| Area rug | |
| Wall decor | |