Packing for the Dorms
Moving into your dorm is an exciting part of college life!
For many of you, this will be your first time living away from home.
You should expect some changes, so try to be flexible and open to mixing up your familiar routine.
Moving into your dorm is an exciting part of college life!
For many of you, this will be your first time living away from home.
You should expect some changes, so try to be flexible and open to mixing up your familiar routine.
Clothes
You may not be able to fit years’ worth of accumulated clothing in your dorm room.
We recommend bringing mostly seasonal clothing with you and trading out your wardrobes when you go home for Break–however, keep in mind that Missouri weather can change quickly, so it’s a good idea to always keep a variety of clothes in your dorm.
Valuable Items
We recommend marking or engraving valuable items such as computers, video game systems, bicycles, TVs and expensive calculators with your name. You may also consider keeping record of your valuable items’ serial numbers or receipts, if possible.
Check with your or your guardian’s insurance policy to see if its personal property/renters’ insurance covers your belongings while living on campus.
This is our list of recommended belongings to make your life on-campus comfortable and practical.
You are not required to bring any of these items.
Electronics
Kitchen
Bedding
Bathroom
Clothing
Misc./Optional
Please leave the following list of items at home.
These are considered “prohibited” materials, and this list is non-negotiable.
Please note that we are a tobacco/vape/cigarette-free campus and a “dry” campus, which means that drinking alcohol and/or smoking on-campus is prohibited.