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What to Bring - What NOT to Bring

You might have your own room at home, but moving into the residence halls is a completely different story. Suddenly one room is your whole house. Below is a list of suggested items to bring with you to college. Don't worry, if you forget something, we have a Wal-Mart Supercenter, ShopKo, and OfficeMax just five minutes from campus. The Campus Store, located in the Memorial Union Building (MUB) on campus, is a good source for academic items too.

Be sure to get in touch with your roommate(s) once you receive your housing letter in late July so you can get to know them and plan for who is bringing what for your residence hall room.

Academic Items/Supplies Room Items Clothing Items
 
  • Address Book
  • Backpack
  • Calendar
  • Computer Disks/CD-Rs
  • Dictionary/Thesaurus
  • Graphing Calculator (TI-89 recommended)
  • Highlighters
  • Hole Punch
  • Paperclips
  • Pencil Sharpener
  • Pens/Pencils
  • Ruler
  • Scissors
  • Stamps/Envelopes
  • Stapler/Staples
  • Tape
  • Test Scores (ACT, SAT, AP)
 
  • Blanket/Comforter
  • Cleaning Supplies
  • Cups/Plates/Utensils
  • Desk Lamp
  • Dish Soap
  • Fan
  • Full-Length mirror
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Mattress Pad and Sheets(Extra Long twin, 36" x 80")
  • Microwave
  • Pillows
  • Plastic Crates
  • Poster Adhesive
  • Small Garbage Bags
  • Small Personal Safe
  • Small Refrigerator (Michigan Tech also rents them)
  • Snacks
  • Storage Boxes/Tubs
  • Tools
  • Towels
 
  • Athletic Shoes
  • Bathrobe
  • Casual Clothing
  • Coats (fall, winter)
  • Dress Clothes
  • Gloves/Hat/Scarf
  • Long Underwear
  • Pajamas
  • Shower Shoes/Sandals
  • Slippers
  • Snow Boots/Shoes
  • Socks
  • Sweaters/Sweatshirts
  • Underwear
  • Waterproof Winter Boots

 

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Laundry Items
 
  • Batteries
  • Camera
  • Flashlights
  • Health Insurance Card
  • Photo ID
  • Recreational Equipment
  • Sewing Kit
  • Snow Shovel
  • Social Security Card
  • Umbrella
 
  • Bleach
  • Fabric Softener
  • Laundry Basket/Bag
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Stain Remover
Personal Items Electronic Items Do NOT Bring
 
  • First-Aid Kit
  • Hair Dryer
  • Pain Relievers
  • Prescriptions
  • Shower Caddy (waterproof tote for your shower items)
  • Thermometer
  • Toiletries



 
  • Alarm Clock
  • Camera
  • Coaxial Cable
  • Computer Equipment
  • Extension Cords
  • Power Strips
  • Radio/CD Player
  • Telephone
  • Television
 
  • Candles/Incense
  • Electric Heaters
  • Air Conditioners
  • Halogen Lights
  • High School Textbooks
  • Many Suitcases
  • Toaster
  • Toaster Oven/Hot Plate