What to Bring
Provided by WRC:
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Twin XL bed and bed frame
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Desk and desk chair
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A closet
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A dresser
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Small desk drawers
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Ethernet port
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Electrical outlets
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One trash can per bed
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One single-stream recycling bin
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Air conditioning and heating
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Window blinds
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Free washer and dryers
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Vacuums to borrow
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Trash bags
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Student and visitor Wi-Fi
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Overhead light bulbs
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Computer lab (with both Macs and Windows)
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A printer (in the computer lab)
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Two pianos, a drum set, and a music room
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A commons kitchen with an oven, microwave, stove, and refrigerators
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Cards and board games, and a game room
*Each New Dorm room has its own bathroom, with provided toilet paper and a shower curtain.
Old Dorm double
Important Items:
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XL twin (this is different from twin size!) bed linens: sheets, comforters, and blankets
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Pillow(s)
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Towels
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Toiletries: toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, etc.
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Reusable water bottle
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Laundry detergent/pods
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Laundry bag/basket
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Backpack and school supplies
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Laptop/computer
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Money (cash, credit cards, checks)
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IDs (driver’s license, passport, etc.)
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Up-to-date insurance or a prescription card
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Any medication you will need
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Dress clothes (for O-Week matriculation)
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Clothes you don’t mind getting dirty (O-Week can get messy)
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Rain boots / shoes that can get wet (Houston is pretty rainy)
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Umbrella
New Dorm double
*If you are in New Dorm, bring hand soap!
Nice To Have:
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Mini fridge and/or microwave (microwaves and refrigerators are limited to one per person)
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Power strips and extension cords
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Extra storage drawers
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Floor or desk lamps
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Room decorations
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Reusable plates, bowls, cups, and utensils
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Iron and ironing board or steamer
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Command hooks
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Clothes Hangers
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Bicycle (and lock), skateboard, longboard, or scooter
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Dryer sheets
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Shower/toiletries caddy for Old Dorm communal bathrooms
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Bathroom organizer (hanging bins, shower shelf, small cart, etc.) for New Dorm
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Swiffer, duster, broom + dustpan, etc.
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Clorox wipes
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Febreze
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Hand sanitizer, tissue boxes
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Face masks, COVID-19 rapid tests