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Residence Halls Helpful Hints
| Useful and recommended items: |
| ace bandage (athletes) |
pillows |
| alarm clock |
plastic shower caddy |
| antibiotic ointment |
portable ironing board |
| batteries |
power strip |
| bookends |
push pins |
| blankets |
lquarters for laundry |
| clothes hangers |
radio |
| comforter |
refrigerator (1.7 cubic feet only) |
| dictionary/thesaurus |
scotch tape |
| fan |
scissors |
| first aid kit |
sheets |
| flash light |
shower shoes (flip flops) |
| iron |
stamps |
| key chain |
stapler & staples |
| laundry basket |
stationery |
| aundry detergent/softener |
study and/or room lamp |
| medical insurance card |
toiletries |
| notebooks/binders |
towels |
| office supplies/pens, paper, etc. |
wastepaper basket |
| pain reliever (Tylenol, etc.) |
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Additional Information :
- For roomates: If you choose to split the cost of an item, please keep a record of what you paid for the item for your own reference.
- Window shades are provided. Window measurements are 54"" x 72"" in Rose William Hall. The windows in O'Leary Hall vary, wait until you move in for the size.
- Beds are regular twin size in both residence halls.
- You will need quarters for laundry ($1.25 to wash and $1.25 to dry) and change for vending machines.
- A Student Handbook will be distributed when you arrive on campus in September containing additional information.
- Please note that push pins, nails, etc may not be used on the walls. We recommend that you purchase 3M Command strips and hooks to hang items.
The following items are NOT permitted in the residence halls:
- Candles
- incense
- halogen lamps
- microwave ovens
- toasters
- washable wall paint
- sun lamps
- open heating coils
- electric frying pans
- air conditioners
- anything that will permanently stick to walls, doors, windows, ceilings, etc.
Contact Information
Teresa Winters
Director of Residence Life
413-265-2274
winterst@elms.edu |
