What to Bring, What Not To Bring

• Bed sheets. All beds on campus are extra-long (80”) twin except for Rams Commons.  Rams Commons uses full size beds.
• Blankets
• Comforter or quilts
• Mattress pad
• Pillows
• Pillowcases
• Storage for under your bed
• Throw pillows

• Face coverings will be required in classrooms and lab spaces.
• WSSU will provide each student with two reusable and washable fabric masks. Please feel free to bring extra reusable and/or disposable masks from home.

• Alarm clock
• Cleaning supplies
• Clothes hangers
• Decorations
• Desk lamp
• Fan (floor or table)
• Laundry detergent
• Laundry basket
• Mini trash can
• Paper towels
• Tissue
• Umbrella and rain gear
• Double-sided tape

PLEASE NOTE: Double-sided tape is the only adhesive that you are allowed to use in the residence halls. Other wall treatments and adhesives including adhesive dots, Command Strips/wall tape, duct tape, nails, pushpins, heavy-duty shipping tape, mounting putty/wall putty, and transparent tape are prohibited.

• Backpack
• Calculator
• Computer/Laptop
• Calendar
• Flash drive
• Highlighter pens
• Notebooks
• Pens and pencils
• Pocket folders
• Power strip with surge protector (U.L. listed)
• Stapler and staples
• Sticky notes

• Bathrobe
• Grooming supplies and toiletries
• Shower basket or caddy
• Shower cap
• Shower shoes
• Towels and washcloths

• Bowls, plates, cups, and mugs
• Can opener
• Cleaning supplies
• Dish soap
• Eating utensils  
• Trash bags
• Water, juices, soda and snacks
• Ziplock bags

PLEASE NOTE: Almost all types of small kitchen appliances are prohibited in your room. Please be sure to review the Prohibited Items list for more details.

• Blu-Ray DVD player
• Games
• Stereo
• Television

• Alcohol and/or alcohol paraphernalia, including empty cans, bottles and/or containers for the purpose of room decoration.
• Drugs and drug paraphernalia, including electronic smoking devices used for drug consumption
• Controlled substances that are illegal
• Prescription drugs not prescribed to the person in possession of the drug(s)
• Hookah, cigarettes, cigars, and related items
• Prescription drugs prescribed to the student not in their pharmacy-supplied container

• Bows and arrows
• Firearms (to include handguns, rifles, and shotguns)
• Martial arts weapons (throwing stars, nunchucks, etc.)
• Paintball guns
• Knives (other than a standard pocketknife)
• Electronic stun devices (taser or similar products)
• Any explosive device to include fireworks
• Air powered weapons (BB or pellet)
• Sling shot, slungshot, etc.
• Blackjack, metallic knuckles
• Razors (other than personal use)
• Any items used for inflicting bodily harm and/or physical damage

• Animals/pets are prohibited

PLEASE NOTE: Emotional support animals (ESA) and service animals are allowed ONLY if registered and approved by the Disability Services office. If approved, animal must be registered prior to bringing it to campus and the student must follow the approved guidelines provided by the Disability Services office.

• Air fryers
• Crockpots
• Deep fryers
• Electric frying pans/griddles
• George Foreman grills/Panni Press
• Hot plates
• Instant pots
• Rice cookers
• Toasters
• Toaster ovens
• Waffle irons
• Any open-coiled appliances and/or related items

• Hubs, switches, and/or wireless internet routers and/or related devices
• Outdoor antennas, including but not limited to satellite dishes

PLEASE NOTE: Visit the Office of Technology Support for assistance with hardware and software.

• Items obstructing egress/exit paths in rooms or hallways
• Items hanging from ceilings, on/from heating system, or sprinkler system piping

• Microwaves in Atkins, Brown, MSX, Moore, and Wilson (review our policy)
• Refrigerators in Covington
• Microwaves over 900-watts.
• Refrigerators over 1.3 amps/4 cubic feet
• Any other open-coiled appliances

• Electric blankets
• Electrical items left plugged into outlets such as curling irons and hairdryers
• Plug-in/electric air fresheners
• Space heaters
• Subwoofers

• Multiple extension cords plugged into each other
• Spider-type configuration extension cords
• Non-UL approved devices

• Christmas trees and wreaths
• Combustible decorations or combustible light fixtures, including paper lanterns
• Curtains and draperies (unless fire-retardant information or treated with fire-retardant spray is displayed on the item)
• Dartboards
• Decorations covering more than ten percent of any wall
• Door decorations other than the name tag provided by the Housing and Residence Life staff
• Signs considered to be property of the government, University, or another’s property
• Wall treatments and adhesives including adhesive dots, Command Strips/wall tape, duct tape, nails, pushpins, heavy-duty shipping tape, mounting putty/wall putty, and transparent tape

PLEASE NOTE: The prohibited wall treatments and adhesives damage the paint and walls in the residence halls. You are permitted to bring double-sided tape.

• Candles (with or without wick) and/or candle burners/warmers
• Compressed gases/tanks
• Flammable liquids
• Incense and/or incense burners/warmers
• Grills, lighter fluid, butane, kerosene, charcoal, torches, and related items
• Lanterns
• Potpourri or simmering pot (electric or with candle)
• Torches
• Any items that create an open flame and/or other gas-operated devices

• Bed risers which includes, plastic, cement, cinder blocks or other related items to raise or make a bed higher
• Waterbeds
• Bed frames, mattress, ottoman, recliner chair, futons, etc.
• Additional door locks (such as a chain or deadbolt)

• Incandescent bulbs
• Halogen torchiere lamps and bulbs
• Lava lamps
• LED strip lights with adhesive, rope lights, or related types of lights
• Modified or homemade light fixtures
• Neon sign lights
• Oil burning lamps
• Strobe lights

• Hoverboards, scooters, skateboards, etc.
• Mopeds or other fuel-powered or motorized vehicles

PLEASE NOTE: Visit the Office of Disability Services for approval of electronic personal assistance mobility device.