What to Bring
It can be a puzzle, deciding what to pack and bring to your home on the Hastings College campus. While not all encompassing, this list may help.
- Alarm clock
- Band-aids
- Batteries
- Bed linens (twin extra long)
- Carpet/throw rug
- Clothes drying rack
- Computer/laptop
- Cup/mug/glass/plate/bowl/silverware
- Dish soap
- Coffee maker
- Ethernet cable (if you prefer that over wifi for your laptop/gaming system)
- Extension cord
- Flashlight
- Hangers
- Headphones
- Lamp(s)/light bulbs
- Large chair
- Laundry bag or basket
- Laundry detergent (for HE machine)
- Paper (if you bring your own printer)
- Phone charger
- Plants (real or fake)
- Pool noodle/pipe insulation tube if you want to cover metal on lofted bed
- Posters, sticky tack, removable (Command style) hooks
- Reusable water bottle
- Sewing kit
- Shower caddy
- Shower shoes
- Step stool (small/folding one if needed to reach high storage spaces in closets)
- Surge protector/power strip
- Toiletry/shower items
- Towels/robe
- Trash can/bags
- TV with streaming device or connection for laptop
- Winter gear (coat, boots, hat, gloves)
- Window scraper/brush for your car
Here are things that should be left at home:
- Air fryers (one is provided in each hall)
- Candles
- Hot plate burners
- Microwave or minifridge (a microfridge is provided)
- Toaster/Toaster oven
- TV mounts
- String lights (Christmas lights)
- LED string lights
- Nails or screws (Command Strips are allowed)
- Ice maker
Planning to work on or off campus?
Employers need identification to complete an I-9 form. Information on what types of ID are accepted can be found in the Form I-9 Acceptable Documents list on this site.