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To Bring List

Everything But The Kitchen Sink...

Back To School
Pens & pencils
Highlighters
Pen & pencil holder
Notebook paper
Index cards
Post-it notes
Checkbook
Stationary & envelopes
Stamps
Address book
Folders & binders
Scissors
Scotch tape
Staples & stapler
White out
Paper clips
Thumbtacks
Gluestick
Rubber bands
Dictionary
Thesaurus
Bible
Bookends
Calendar
Backpack
Garbage can
Computer and printer


Home Sweet Hope

Sheets (36"x80") & pillowcases
Comforter/Blankets
Stuffed animals
Pillows
Rug or carpet
Dry erase board & markers
Shoe rack
Hangers
Stereo, CDs & tapes
Alarm clock
Posters
Pictures
Plants
Crates
Mattress pad


(Un?) Necessary Luxuries
Camera & film
Walkman
Fan
Television
VCR
Answering machine
Refridgerator (5 cu ft or less)


Just For Kicks
Playing cards
Board games
Rollerblades
Bike & lock
Tennis racket & balls
Football
Baseball & glove
Basketball
Frisbee
Swimsuit


For Your Sanity
Faculty advisor assignment
Housing assignment
Class schedule

Things NOT To Bring
Microwave
George Foreman Grills
Toaster/Toaster Oven
Halogen Lamps
Space Heater
Ornamental alcohol containers (Collectable alcoholic beverage containers, empty or full)

Bathroom Rituals
Towels and washcloths
Bathrobe
Shower bucket
Shampoo & conditioner
Soap & dish
Dental floss
Nail clippers
Deodorant
Toothbrush & toothpaste
Comb & brush
Curling iron
Hair dryer
Hair spray
Body lotions
Bandaids
Q-tips & cotton balls
Cologne or perfume
Razor & refill blades
Shaving cream
Sanitary pads & tampons
Safety pins
Make-up
Antacids
Vitamins
Perscription & medications
Aspirin
Kleenex


Squeaky Clean
Laundry bag
Laundry detergent
Dryer sheets
Stain remover
Iron & spray starch
Paper towels
Money for laundry
Needle & thread
Dish scrubber
Dishwashing liquid

Room Improvement
Pliers
Screwdriver
Power strip
Hammer

Seven Days 'Til Snow
Boots
Mittens
Hat
Scarf
Earmuffs
Coat
Umbrella
Raincoat

Finishing Touches
Belts
Purses
Wristwatch
Jewelry

 

And Remember...

Do not wait until the last minute to purchase the things you need. It's much easier to buy everything back home and bring it here. That way, you won't have to fit a shopping excursion into Orientation Weekend.

Be sure to check with your roommate because you will not need two of everything on this list.

Also, Hope is no longer supplying mattress pads with the rooms. If you would like one, please bring it with you!