What to bring
Things to bring and not to bring with you to campus
All rooms have furniture, a refrigerator with freezer, wired Ethernet and WiFi connectivity. Each living community has kitchen and laundry facilities in the building.
Items to bring with you
Keep in mind that you likely already have all you need! We encourage you to start with the essentials and avoid over-packing. Find out what you can do to have a more sustainable shopping list.
Essential Accordion Closed
Clothing
- 2 Weeks of clothes (layers are great!)
- Jacket (not a winter coat)
- 4-5 Pairs of shoes
- Hangers
- Robe
Bedding
- Sheets (mattress measures 36”x80”x7”)
- Bedspread/comforter
- Blanket
- Pillows
- Pillowcases
Electronics
- Computer/laptop
- Cell phone
- Surge protector
- Box fan
Important documents
- Social security card
- Medical insurance card
- Car registration/ drivers license
- Banking information
Medical, health & hygiene
- Small first-aid kit
- Prescriptions/medications
- Hand soap
- Alcohol-based hand wipes
- Tissues
- Face covering(s)
- Hand sanitizer
- Travel-size refillable bottle
for hand sanitizer - Antibacterial soap
- Disinfecting wipes/sprays
- Sponges/rags
- Laundry detergent
- Paper towels
Bathroom
- Towels
- Washcloths
- Shower caddy
- Shower shoes/flip flops
- Toiletries/personal hygiene items
- Suite-style community: toilet paper
School supplies
- Planner
- Notebooks/folders
- Pencils/pens
- Highlighters
- Backpack
Miscellaneous
- Set of plates, cups, bowls, and utensils
- Food containers
- Can opener
- Storage bags
- Laundry basket/bag
- Sewing kit
- Lanyard for ID/Keys
Maybe (if there’s room) Accordion Closed
Electronics
- Printer with USB connection (wireless printing should not be enabled in the communities per Standards of Residence 15.7)
- Printer ink/paper
- Hot pots/water warmer with internal heating element
- Coffee maker
- Small 700-watt microwave
School supplies
- Stapler
- Tape
- Scissors
Room decor
- Storage containers/bins
- Removable adhesive hooks
- Poster putty
- Posters/tapestry
- Plant
- Pictures
- Small lamp
- Small throw rug
Miscellaneous
- Cookware (small pot/pan/cookie sheet) and utensils
- Bicycle and U-lock
Clothing
- Winter coat (bring in spring)
- Winter boots (bring in spring)
- Winter sport equipment
The only allowed countertop appliances
- Blender (not food processor)
- Microwave (up to 700 watts)
- Electric air popcorn popper
- Coffee maker
- Rice cooker
- Water warmer
Do not bring Accordion Closed
Furniture and appliances
- Futon
- Sofa
- Extra chair
- Hot plate
- Electric skillet
- Toaster
- Toaster oven
- George Foreman grill
- Food processor*
- Refrigerator*
- Halogen lamps or bulbs*
- Air conditioner*
- Space heater*
- Loft*
- Waterbed*
- High wattage appliance*
- Wireless router*
Weapons and firearms
Please review the NAU weapons policy for detailed information. Prohibited items:
- Handguns, rifles, and other firearms*
- BB guns, paint ball guns, and any gas- or air-operated gun*
- Nerf guns, water guns, other imitation firearms*
- Switchblades, hunting knives, or blades over 5 inches*
- Bows and arrows, slingshots, tasers*
- Any item that could be perceived as a firearm*
Please note that the brandishing of, discharge of, or threatening behavior with a weapon could result in immediate eviction from housing. If you’re not sure if an item is considered a weapon, we encourage you NOT to bring it! This helps protect your safety and the safety of all students in our community.
Miscellaneous
- Hoverboard*
- Pets (except for fish in reasonable numbers in maximum 5 gallon tank)*
- Cinder blocks
- Candles*
- Incense*
- Anything with an open heating element or flame*
- Other fire hazards*
Items in red with an * are prohibited per Standards of Residence and/or Student Code of Conduct.