Housing
What to Bring to College
It is almost time for you to start your journey as a Nelson Lion! Moving away to college can be a nerve racking thing, so check out the list below in order to be prepared on what to bring to college.
Dorm Checklist – What to Bring
What’s provided for you:
- Bed
- Chair
- Desk
- Closet space and dresser
- Mini-fridge and microwave
While your individual needs may vary, here’s a good list of necessities to get you started:
- Bed linens such as blanket, bedspread, pillow, mattress pad and sheets
- Towels and washcloths
- Toiletries/medications
- Clothes/shoes and hangers
- Laundry supplies such as a laundry basket or bag, detergent and dryer sheets
- School supplies
Suggested Extras:
You may want to make your dorm room feel more like home, so you may consider bringing some extras along with you:
- Bedside or desk lamp
- Pictures or wall art
- Bulletin board/dry-erase board
- Snacks
- Organizing bins
- Television
- Bathrobe
- Curtains (Blinds are provided)
(Just remember you can’t use anything permanent or damaging, such as nails, to attach anything to your dorm walls. Command strips are certainly ok, as they remove from the wall with ease.)
Clothing Tip:
- Nelson has recently made changes to the dress code for students, but modest dress is the standard on campus. It is also a good idea to bring some business casual or professional dress with you for presentations, interviews, scholarship receptions and other occasions.
Don’t Forget the Tech!
- Since Wi-Fi is available throughout the campus, many students find that having a personal laptop is beneficial so they can do work or study anywhere on campus or at local coffee shops and restaurants.