As you prepare to embark on your exciting journey to college, packing can feel both thrilling and overwhelming. Ensuring you have everything you need for your new home away from home is crucial for a successful year. From residence hall essentials to personal items, being well-prepared will help you settle in comfortably and confidently. To help you get started, we’ve created a comprehensive checklist of suggested and recommended items to pack for your stay here at Millersville University.
Bedroom
- Alarm clock
- Trash can
- Storage bins
- Hangers
- Posters
- Fan
- Food
Bathroom
- Shower curtain & liner
- Towels & washcloths
- Robe & shower shoes
- Shampoo & conditioner
- Body wash & face wash
- Razors & shaving cream
- Toilet brush & plunger
- Feminine hygiene products
- Small trash can
- Toilet paper
Eating
- Plates & bowls
- Mugs & glasses
- Silverware
- Paper towels
- Napkins
- Microwave
- Mini fridge
Electronics
- Laptop & charger
- Phone charger
- Power strips
- Television
- Headphones or earbuds
- Batteries
Laundry
- Laundry basket or bag
- Detergent or pods
- Fabric softener
- Dryer sheets
- Quarters
Self-Care
- Toothbrush & toothpaste
- Contact lens products
- Skin care products
- Hair style products
- Deodorant
- Body spray
Linens
- Bed sheets
- Pillow cases
- Mattress pad
- Comforter
- Pillows
- Blankets
Desk
- Folders & notebooks
- Sticky notes & index cards
- Highlighters & markers
- Pens & pencils
- Scissors & stapler
- Tape & tacks
- Paper clips
- Calculator
- Planner
Miscellaneous Items
- Key ring/ID holder
- First aid care
- Cleaning supplies
- Hand soap
- Trash bags
- Flashlight
Please take notice that toilet paper and cleaning products are not included or supplied by the university. These items are strictly the resident’s responsibility to provide.
Click here to download this as a PDF. If you have not already, please check out the two most recent blog posts, Housing Move-In Checklist and Fall 2024 On-Campus Housing Move-In Information, as well.
If you have any additional questions, comments, or concerns regarding the information above, please reach out to our office through email at housing@millersville.edu.