Suggested Packing List from Biola students
Linens
- 2 sets of twin regular length sheets, deep pockets work best
- 1 blanket
- 1 bedspread/duvet cover with comforter
- pillow
- mattress pad
- egg crate foam pad/feather bed topper
- extra pillows/bed rest
- throw blanket
- sleeping bag (for retreats or guests)
- 2 sets of towels
- Beach towel
Personal Items
- Bible
- shower caddy
- shower shoes
- slippers
- robe
- vitamins
Room organization
- plastic hangers
- shoe organizer
- storage drawers to fit under bed or on top of wardrobes
Cleaning & Laundry
- laundry basket or bag
- laundry supplies (Detergent, fabric softener sheets, spot spray, bleach)
- $5, $10, $20 bills to be used in machine to purchase laundry card
- bathroom cleaning supplies (if in apartment or suites)
- cleaning supplies
Room Décor
- 2 lamps-one for bed and one for desk (no halogen lamps)
- poster putty
- pictures/posters
- mirror-for make up
- full length mirror
- seat cushion for desk chair or computer chair
- small plants
Food Items
- hot pot to heat water or coffee maker
- water filter pitcher
- Microwave popcorn
- mug, cup, bowl, plate, silverware
Electronic Equipment
- DVDs, VHS tapes, CDs
- computer/printer (laptops preferred by students)
- cell phone
- alarm clock
- stereo
- USB Flash Drive, to back up documents and take to computer lab, etc.
Office Supplies
- scissors
- ruler
- stapler
- hole punch
- colored pencils
- regular pencils/pens
- rubber bands
- paper clips
- printer paper
- glue (sticks, rubber cement, Elmer’s)
- dry erase markers (white boards provided outside each room)
- tape (scotch and duct)
- stamps
- assortment of birthday cards and thank you cards
- thumbtacks/pushpins (for bulletin boards, not walls)
- address list
Miscellaneous
- mini tool kit (little hammer, screw drivers, tape measure, etc.)
- sewing kit
- first aid kit
- musical instruments
- sports equipment
- day planner/calendar
- camera
- umbrella
Have your student check with their roommates
- TV, DVD player, VHS player
- refrigerator (max 1.8 cubic feet)
- chair/love seat
- rug
Please do not bring
- extra long sheets, unless you have specifically requested an extra long mattress
- answering machine, voicemail is provided
- vacuum cleaner, can check out one from your residence hall
- microwaves or hot plates, all residence halls have kitchens with microwaves, ovens and refrigerators
- room heaters
- halogen floor lamps
- power tools
- pets, only fish in an aquarium under 20 gallons are allowed
- items to loft or raise beds