What to Bring
Moving to campus is exciting—but figuring out what to pack can feel like a lot. This guide will help you cover the essentials, avoid overpacking, and show up ready for Move-In Day.
What Trinity Provides
Before you start packing, here’s what’s already waiting for you in your room:
- Extra-long twin bed
- Desk, chair, and bookshelf
- Dresser and closet
- Microfridge (refrigerator, freezer, microwave combo)
- Trash can and recycling bin
- Shower curtain
- Blinds or drapes
- Overhead lighting
- Air conditioning and heat
- Wireless internet
Not Allowed
For safety and community standards, the following items aren’t allowed in residence halls:
- Alcohol, empty alcohol containers, or illegal drugs
- Cooking appliances with exposed heating elements (hot plates, toasters, etc.)
- Halogen lamps, space heaters, or extension cords
- Candles or incense
- Pets (except fish or approved service animals)
- Firearms, weapons, or fireworks
- Grills, charcoal, or flammable liquids
- Waterbeds
Your Packing Checklist
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Plates, cups, utensils, and food storage containers for when you’re not eating in an on-campus dining facility
Non-perishable snacks (snacks are also available for purchase on campus)
Optional: small coffee maker
Tip: You can borrow cookware from Residential Life in the Witt Center.
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Laptop or computer
Phone chargers and cables
Surge protector
Desk or bedside lamp
Optional: TV or Bluetooth speaker
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XL twin sheets and bedding
Pillows and blankets
Mattress topper (highly recommended)
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Towels and toiletries
Shower essentials
Hand soap and dispenser
Small bathroom trash can
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Under-bed storage bins
Hanging organizers or racks
Laundry basket and hangers
Tip: Check your residence hall room dimensions before buying larger items.
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Photos, posters, and artwork
Plants
Small decorative items
Note: Use small nails or tacks only. Adhesive products like 3M strips are not allowed.
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Detergent
Laundry basket
Clothes hangers
Compact drying rack (optional but helpful)
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Small toolbox (for quick fixes and setup)
Hand truck or cart (optional but useful for move-in and move-out)
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Cleaning supplies (disinfectant wipes, sprays, paper towels)
Prescription medications, first-aid kit, and basic over-the-counter medications, such as:
- Acetaminophen
- Ibuprofen
- Upset stomach medication
- Cold remedy medicine
- Cough syrup
- Allergy medication
Bandages
Topical antibacterial cream
Sunscreen
Mosquito / bug repellent
Personal documents, especially for on-campus employment (see acceptable I9 documentation for on-campus employment verification)
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If your space includes a balcony, you may bring:
All-weather furniture
Plants
String lights or seasonal décor
Wind chimes, wind socks, sun catchers
Free-standing hammocks
Bicycles
Private balconies only:
Drying racks
Storage bins (placed against the wall)