For Your Room
- Alarm - Just in case your phone runs out of battery, a simple alarm clock can ensure you're up and ready for class.
- Dry Erase Board/Pens - Great for brainstorming, week planning or leaving roommates messages.
- Fan - A little extra cooling power while the temperatures are soaring. A lot of students also appreciate the "white noise" for studying.
- Pictures and Posters - Bring a little piece of home to your new one.
- TV - We recommend roommates discuss whether they want a TV in their room — and if so, who will bring it.
- Desk Lamp.
For Your Bed
Beds are twin extra-long, which means it is 5" longer than a normal twin bed.
- Twin XL bed sheets (available at most stores; just ask!).
- Extra blankets/comforter.
- Mattress pad/egg crate (makes things extra-comfy).
- Pillow/pillow case.
- Sleeping bag.
Clothing
- Favorite jeans, sweats, hoodie and everyday wear.
- Gloves/hat/jacket.
- Professional/dress clothes (for career fairs and class presentations).
- Swimsuit (the RecPlex has both a pool and a whirlpool!).
- Workout clothes.
Bathroom Supplies
- Towels and washcloths.
- Hair items (brush, comb, hair dryer, etc.).
- Toothbrush/toothpaste/dental floss.
- Shampoo, conditioner, hair products.
- Nail clippers.
- Shower caddy and shower flip-flops.
Laundry Supplies
Washing and drying laundry is free! Just bring:
- Clothes hamper/laundry bag (get something tall, rather than wide; it conserves space).
- Detergent (HE preferred).
- Stain removers.
- Hangers (your closet won’t have any).
- Iron (if desired).
Cleaning Supplies
- Dish detergent/brush.
- All-purpose cleaner (all surfaces can use a good wipe down once in a while).
- Air freshener.
Paperwork
- Driver's licence.
- Debit/credit card.
- Health insurance card.
- Emergency contact info.
- Social Security card/birth certificate for on-campus job (put these items in a safe place and tell your roommate where they are).
Medical Items
Bring any items you use regularly, and you might also find these helpful:
- Antacid.
- Advil/Aspirin/Tylenol.
- Antibiotic cream.
- Band-Aids.
- Decongestants/allergy medication.
- Cotton balls/Q-tips.
- Eye drops.
Technology
All undergraduate UD students are required to have a portable (laptop or notebook) computer. Learn more about the computer requirement, including hardware and OS requirements.
In addition, many students find the following (optional) items useful:
- Lap desk or other stabilizer for using laptop on unsteady surfaces.
- Laptop cooling pad (helps if they leave their computer on all the time on their desk).
- External harddrive and/or USB/thumb drive (backing up their computer is very important!).
- Printer.
- All manuals (in case they need to reinstall something).
- USB hub (if they have a lot of USB items like a cell phone, wireless mouse, printer, etc.).
- Network cable (they can use WiFi or plug-in hookups in your room).
Miscellaneous
These are things that can be easily forgotten but are good to have around.
- Batteries.
- Extension cords/surge protectors.
- Flashlight.
- Light bulbs (if you bring a desk lamp).
- Umbrella.
- Extra phone and electronics chargers/cables.