What to bring. . .
First, consider the following reasons for packing moderately!
- Things change—you change rooms and roommates every quarter, and you have to lug around everything you bring. Your roommate(s) may have brought lots of things, too.
- Principia does not insure the house storage rooms, and your storage area is small. There is limited space in a high security storage area for valuable possessions, but basically you’re responsible for your possessions—don’t bring anything too valuable.
- Remember, if you’re in a sports camp before the quarter starts, pack things for sports camp separately from the things you’ll drop off and store in your dorm for the quarter.
Basic Essentials:
- The Bible and Science and Health (the Christian Science Quarterly—Bible Lessons, including the Full Text Edition are available in the bookstore; you can also order My Bible Lesson on-line at www.mybiblelesson.com)
- alarm clock
- backpack and/or book bag
- bedding—sheets (2 sets, all beds are extra-long twin)
- comforters and pillows
- towels ad washcloths
- a calendar and desk/school supplies (pens, pencils, paper, desk lamp, dictionary, etc.)
- extension cords and surge protectors for equipment (must be UL-listed for 1875 watts or greater with a fuse)
- wastebasket
- clothes hangers
- hamper or laundry bag
- laundry detergent (liquid is better for our machines)
- iron, if you want your own (most houses have an iron and ironing board)
- toiletries and a basket (plastic or plastic coated) for storing your toiletries
- umbrella
- trunk (a good place to lock up valuables)
- clothes for all seasons, temperatures (90°F/32°C with humidity to 0°F/-20°C), and occasions.
- a debit or ATM card compatible with the machine on campus (American Express, MasterCard, Visa, Cirrus, Plus, Maestro, Shazam, Quest)—or you can get a local bank account when you arrive
- Plastic tubs with lids for trunk room storage
Creature Comforts (optional):
- comfy, lightweight chair
- bicycle and lock
- camera
- sports equipment
- electronic equipment or appliances (must be 1100 watts or less; Energy Star rating required)
- small refrigerator (up to 3.5 cubic feet; you’ll be charged $17.25/quarter for electricity)
- crates or bookshelves
- wall hangings (must use dorm wall grooves or moldings to hang pictures and putty-type adhesive to hang posters); tapestries must be fireproof
- calculator (for math, science, and some business courses)
Please do not bring:
- firecrackers (they’re illegal in Illinois)
- weapons: knives, guns (including Airsoft), etc.
- hazardous materials of any kind
- waterbeds or any furniture larger than a chair
- candles and incense (no open flames are allowed)
- phones, answering machines (Prin provides phones and voicemail)
- toasters, hot plates, popcorn poppers that use oil
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