What to bring to college?

Below is a list of suggested items that you might consider bringing to Sewanee. They are not all necessary, but most of them can come in handy at different times.

Each residence hall room is furnished with a twin-sized bed, desk and chair, chest, bookcase, and closet space for each student. We recommend waiting to purchase bedding until you have received your housing assignment because some residence halls have standard length beds while others have extra-long beds.

After you receive your housing assignment, you will receive a letter from your Assistant Proctor (AP). Your AP may have additional suggestions for items to bring or leave at home. When you learn who your roommate is in late July, you may want to coordinate who will bring what, so as not to crowd your room with duplicate appliances and other items.

Things not to bring to your residence hall

• Metal frame futon furniture (it often causes significant damage to walls in students' rooms) 
• Candles
• Incense and other fire safety hazards (including but not limited to hot plates and toasters)
• Pets (including fish)
• Large and/or loud speakers (take up a lot of space)
• Firearms or other weapons

For more information about housing policies, click here.

Check list of things to bring

• ___ Bicycle, Lock, and Light (Attach a light for riding at night)
• ___ Small bulletin board for desk
• ___ Rain Gear and a Warm Coat (it gets cold as early as October)
• ___ Can Opener
• ___ Plates and Cups
• ___ Bowls
• ___ Utensils (dorms have kitchens with refrigerators and microwaves)
• ___ Iron
• ___ Airtight Containers/Storage Boxes (shallow boxes that fit under the bed are very helpful)
• ___ Coat Hangers
• ___ UL Approved power strip
• ___ Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (if you bring a lamp) — these are more energy efficient
• ___ Bathrobe
• ___ Shower Shoes
• ___ Toiletry Bucket (if you live in a residence hall with a hall bathroom)
• ___ Shampoos, Soap, Toothpaste, Kleenex, etc.
• ___ Laundry Bag/ Basket (a must!)
• ___ Study Pillow and/or Lap Board
• ___ Comforter
• ___ Heavy Blankets, Pillows, and Sheets     
• ___ Bath Towels and Beach Towel
• ___ Sleeping Bag
• ___ Flashlight with extra batteries
• ___ First Aid Supplies (cold medicine, band-aids, etc.)
• ___ Scissors, Tape, Glue, Pens, Notebooks, Calculator, Pencil Sharpener
• ___ FM radio (AM is difficult to receive)/Alarm Clock
• ___ Bedside Lamp/Study Lamp (Please note that halogen lamps over 150 watts are not permitted)
• ___ Television/VCR/DVD (non-essential)
• ___ Computer Dictionary, Thesaurus, Grammar Book
• ___ Camera and Film
• ___ 3M brand plastic strips for attaching posters as nails, glue-backed picture hangers, and decals are  prohibited.
• ___ Pictures and Posters to make your room more like home (there is always a large poster sale during the first few weeks of school)
• ___ High Efficiency "HE" Laundry Detergent and Dryer Sheets. "HE" detergent is best for our front-loading washing machines. (If you don't know how to do your own laundry, you need to learn before leaving home!)

If Sewanee is close to home, you can bring more winter things to Sewanee at a later time (or ask your parents to mail them or bring them on Family Weekend). If not, you may store two large boxes of your winter clothes in your dorm. Ask your Head Resident or Proctors about storage.