Future Students
What to Bring
It is a good idea to check with your roommate before bringing everything yourself. Often the amenities in a room are shared – there’s no need (or space) for two of everything.
- Bed linens: sheets, pillowcases, pillow, blankets: All beds are REGULAR twin size.
- Bathroom linens: towels, washcloths
- A robe
- Clothes for warm and cool weather
- Shower caddy / shower shoes
- Toiletries
- Laundry Detergent
- Dish Soap
- A place setting (plate, cup, bowl, silverware,)
- Basic utensils- i.e. can opener
- Posters, pictures, area rugs and other decorations
- 3-M products for hanging decorations
- Organizers / storage bins
- Microwave: 700-watt maximum (Check with your roommate)*
- Refrigerator: 3.6 cubic feet maximum (Check with your roommate-available to rent at UNC)
- Television, DVD player (Check with your roommate)
- Plants / fish in 10 gallon tank
- Storage boxes for under your bed: a place to keep the extra stuff (there is 31" of storage space available under your bed at the highest setting)
- School/office/desk supplies: hole punch, stapler, staples, ruler, pens, notebooks
- Lap Top / computer/ printer ( some majors require special software)
- Surge protector
- Alarm clock / radio/ MP3 player
- Answering machine, a phone is provided, but there is no voice mail
- Long Distance Calling Cards or Cell Phone
- A small safe for valuables or a laptop lock (available to rent through UNC)
- Bike with a lock
- Hangers
- Coffee Maker
*We recommend that you check with your roommate before buying large items. Most rooms will not accommodate multiple refrigerators, microwaves and televisions.
MOVE-IN DAY
- The residence halls open for Fall Semester on Thursday, August 20, 2009, at 8 a.m.
- While a few carts and dollies are available to students, it is a good idea to bring your own, if you have one.