The following suggestions are from people who know (i.e., returning students). This list is a general guide for incoming students and will help you pack for the academic year.
Each room provides a bed and desk per resident, closet space, curtains, a wastepaper basket, mattress covers, and, in most rooms, a dresser. The rest of the decor is up to you. Room dimensions vary among residence halls; however, a 9 ft.x12 ft. carpet usually is adequate
The Basics
Alarm Clock
Bedding (blankets, pillow, standard twin sheets)
Mirror
Reading Lamp
Shower Caddy
Towels
Health Aids
Antacid
Aspirin or analgesic
Band-Aids
Cold/Cough Medicine
Antibiotic Cream
Scissors/Tweezers
Thermometer
Tissues
Clothing
Athletic Attire/Equipment
Bathrobe/Pajamas
Cold-weather Gear
Rainwear/Umbrella
Shower Shoes
Something "Dressy"
Laundry Supplies
Detergent, bleach, fabric-softener sheets
Iron (boards available)
Laundry Bag/Basket
Rolls of U.S. Quarters
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Office Supplies and Accessories
Appointment book/schedule
Address book with phone numbers
Batteries
Book Bag/Backpack
Calculator
Calendar, complete with special dates
Cell phone and charger
Dictionary/Thesaurus
Markers, pens, pencils, sharpener
Notebooks
Ruler, Stapler, Hole Punch, Paper Clips
Stationery, postage stamps
Tape or Adhesive for Posters
Telephone Directory (from home)
Housekeeping
Mini vacuum cleaner
Mug, Bowl, Dishes, Flatware
Paper towels
Sewing Kit/Tool Kit
Spray cleaner/computer screen cleaner
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Additional Suggestions:
Mountain or Road Bike
Saint Anselm offers many on-campus cycling trails. The College also is near several state parks and the Lake Massabesic Watershed; areas that feature cycling trails.
Computer with Ethernet Card
Saint Anselm offers a complete fiber-optic ring connecting each resident room to campus Internet services. Students can surf the World Wide Web and use e-mail or other Internet capabilities. You may purchase a laptop at a discounted price from our Office of Information Technology
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