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What to Bring/Not to Bring
What to Bring/Not to Bring
What is Provided
Twin Mattress
Twin Bed Frame
Desk and Chair
Bookshelf
5-Drawer Dresser
Closet or Wardrobe
High-speed internet connection/wireless
Xfinity Cable (accessible by computer)
What to Bring
Twin XL-size sheets
Bedspread or comforter, blankets
Pillow and pillowcases
Alarm clock
Towels and washcloths
Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc.)
Clothes hangers
Backpack/school supplies/school books
Mattress cover
UL approved grounded surge protectors only
Noise canceling headphones /earbuds
Box fan (First-year halls and Morehouse James)
Umbrella/raincoat
Social Security card (for employment purposes)
Insurance and pharmacy cards
Current prescription medications
Prescription refills (if needed)
Laundry detergent
Cleaning Supplies
Useful Items
Twin XL-size sheets
Bedspread or comforter, blankets
Pillow and pillowcases
Alarm clock
Towels and washcloths
Toiletries (soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc.)
Clothes hangers
Backpack/school supplies/school books
Mattress cover
UL approved grounded surge protectors only
Noise canceling headphones /earbuds
Box fan (First-year halls and Morehouse James)
Umbrella/raincoat
Social Security card (for employment purposes)
Insurance and pharmacy cards
Current prescription medications
Prescription refills (if needed)
Laundry detergent
Cleaning Supplies
Things to Discuss With Your Roommate
Futon/couch/chairs
Television
Video game consoles
Rug
What NOT to Bring/Subject to Confiscation
For a complete list of prohibited items, please review the
Community Living Guide PDF
Candles or Incense
Electrical frying pans and air fryers (including deep fryers or Fry Daddy’s)
Toaster or Toaster Oven
Electric skillets, electric grills (including George Foreman Grills)
Refrigerator
Microwave
Cooking appliances with exposed heating elements
A bed frame or loft
Mattress
Cinder blocks
Space heater
Wireless router
Fans with cooling units and/or air conditioning units.
E-cigarettes / vapes / tobacco products
Alcohol (including empty bottles and containers)
Weapons or ammunition (firearms, knives, etc.)
Firestick, Apple TV, Alexa
Extension cords
Unapproved materials for hanging, including tacks, nails, staples; anything that might damage walls/doors/floors
Any electrical items that are not in good working condition
Pets (except fish in a 10 gallon or less tank)
Expensive or irreplaceable collectibles or jewelry
Fireworks / explosives
Illegal drugs (including drug paraphernalia)
Please note that drugs considered legal in other states may be illegal in the state of Georgia.
Drugs are defined as . . .
any stimulant
intoxicant (including alcohol)
nervous system depressant
hallucinogen
other chemical substance, compound, or combination when used to
induct an altered state; and any otherwise lawfully available product or substance
(such as over the counter or prescription drugs, etc.) used for any purpose other than its intended use.