E-mail this pageWhat You Might Consider Bringing for the Fall Semester
At home you may have your own room, but at college, your room becomes your home! Here is a list of suggested items you might want to bring with you to college. If you forget something, don't worry; we have a College Store (on campus), Wal-Mart, K-Mart, Staples, and Target.
Academic Items/Supplies
- Address Book
- Post-It Notes
- Pencil Sharpener
- Pens/Pencils
- Paper Clips
- Planner
- Calendar
- Dictionary/Thesaurus
- Bookends
- Tape/Stapler/Staples
- Computer Disks
- Highlighter
- Hole Punch
- Scissors
- Ruler
Personal Items
- Medication
- Prescriptions
- Aspirin
- Band-Aids
- Hair/Styling Products
- Toothpaste
- Toothbrush
- Deodorant
- Lotion
- Shower Caddy
- Feminine Products
Clothing Items
- Bathrobe
- Sleeping Attire
- Snow Boots
- Dress Shoes
- Coats (Fall/Spring/Winter)
- One set of Dress Clothes
- Gloves/Hat/Scarf
- Shower Shoes
- Underwear/Socks
Electronic Items
- Alarm Clock (with Battery Back-Up)
- Radio/CD Player/Discman/MP3 Player
- Phone (caller ID available)
- Camera
- Calculator
Room Items
- Comforter/Blanket
- Fan
- Sheets (size: twin, extra long)
- Room lamp (NO HALOGENS)
- Iron
- Desk Lamp
- Hangers
- Pillows
- Storage Bins
- Plastic Crates
- Hammer/Tacks
- Humidifier
- Small Refrigerator
Laundry/Cleaning Items
- Detergent/Softener
- Stain Remover
- Endust/Rag
- Paper Towels
- Basket
- Sponges
- Windex
- Small Vacuum
Miscellaneous Items
- Umbrella
- Message Board
- Backpack
- Sports Equipment
- Identification Cards (license, social security)
- Plastic Plates/Cups/Utensils
- Pots & Utensils (for use in kitchenette)
- Extra Money
DO NOT BRING
- Halogen Lamps
- Hot Pots
- Microwave (they are already in the residence halls)
- Candles/Incense
- Fireworks/Firearms/Weapons
Contact Information
For more information or questions about Student Orientation at SUNY Plattsburgh, please contact:
Orientation Headquarters
Office: Kehoe 6th Floor
Phone: (518) 564-3282
E-mail: orientation@plattsburgh.edu