Moving to college is a big step and coming prepared is crucial for a smooth transition. Before going shopping, here's what we recommend bringing:
South Village
- Alarm clock
 - Backrest/floor cushions
 - Blanket/comforter/duvet
 - Desk/floor lamps (not halogen)
 - Extra-long twin sheets
 - Face coverings
 - Games/playing cards
 - Mattress pad
 - Pictures/picture frames (no wall mounting)
 - Pillows/pillowcases
 - Power strip (must have integrated circuit breaker)/surge protectors
 - Non-Mercury thermometer
 
- Batteries
 - Command hooks
 - Desk organizers
 - Hangers/closet organizers
 - Storage units
 - Over-the-door racks
 - Laundry
 - Detergent
 - Iron (with auto shut-off)/ironing board
 - Laundry bag/pop-up hamper
 - Safety pins/sewing kit
 - Dish soap
 - Dishcloth and towel
 - Refrigerator (<4.0 cubic feet and 1.5 amps).
 - Reusable water bottles
 
Bathing
- Towels & washcloths
 - Shower caddie
 - Bathrobe
 - Personal toiletries and grooming items
 - Toothpaste & toothbrush
 
Cleaning
- Wipes
 - Small, handheld vacuum
 - Trash bags (6-10 gallon)
 - Duster
 
- Weapons of any type
 - Drugs/drug paraphernalia/non-prescription drugs
 - Alcohol (for students under 21 years of age)
 - Open heating elements or flames (candles, incense, butane burners, etc.)
 - Electric vehicles (electric skateboards, scooters, hoverboards, etc.)
 - Vaping Materials
 - Tobacco products (University of California is a Tobacco Free and Smoke-Free campus)
 - Heaters, sun lamps
 - Pets (except fish, see Housing policy for details)
 - Drones
 - Personal routers. Undergraduate housing communities are equipped with wireless internet service.
 - Dry-erase boards or cork boards (not allowed on interior or exterior doors)
 - Microwaves
 
University Apartments
The University Apartments are fully furnished. Kitchens include a stove, microwave, refrigerator and, in some units, a dishwasher.
- Pillows
 - Twin XL bed sheets and blankets
 - Mattress pad (optional)
 - Under-the-bed storage trays
 - Desk lamp
 - Small wastebasket
 - Alarm clock (optional)
 - TV (optional)
 - Computer/laptop (optional)
 - Clothes hangers
 - Laundry basket or bag
 - Sewing kit
 
- Towels
 - Bath mat
 - Shower caddie
 - Toilet paper
 - Personal toiletries and grooming items
 - Toothpaste and toothbrush
 - First Aid Kit: band-aids, alcohol swabs, Q-tips, ace bandages, etc.
 
- Cookware (pots and pans)
 - Cooking utensils
 - Can opener
 - Bowls and plates
 - Cups, glasses, mugs
 - Silverware
 - Dish towels
 - Paper towels
 - Napkins
 - Food
 - Plastic storage bags
 - Food-storage containers
 
- Non-abrasive all-purpose cleaner
 - Trash bags
 - Mop
 - Broom
 - Paper towels
 - Cleaning sponge
 - Disinfectant wipes
 - Dish soap
 - Laundry detergent and fabric softener
 - Iron and ironing board
 - Vacuum
 
- Furniture
 - Microwave
 - Pets (Fish are allowed: one 10-gallon tank is allowed per resident.)
 - Space heater
 - Refrigerator
 - Hot plate
 - Weapons, ammunition, fireworks, explosives or dangerous or flammable chemicals
 
If you have any questions about what to bring or are unsure about any items you may need, contact us at [email protected] or 323-343-4800.