Housing & Residence Education

Division of Student Affairs

SW 13th Street & Museum Road

PO Box 112100

Gainesville, FL 32611-2100

Phone: (352) 392-2161

The items on this list are intended as suggestions and are not required. Students and parents should note that new residents need not tote all this stuff from home, as there are plenty of retail options here in Gainesville (i.e. Walmart, Kmart, Target, etc.) You may also wish to check with your roommate to bring items to share.

Bedroom and Bathroom

Bedding

Comforter/Blanket
Mattress Pad
Extra Long Twin Sheets
Pillow(s)

Shower Supplies

Towels and Washcloths
Hand Towels (the Rec center requires a hand towel to workout)
Toiletries
Shower Tote or Bucket
Shower Shoes
Robe

Clothing Related Items

Clothes (including "dressy" outfits)
Hangers
Closet Curtain
Laundry Detergent
Fabric Softener
Laundry Basket or Bag

Electrical Appliances

Computer (see college requirements)
Printer
Headphones
14-gauge Extension Cord (10 ft. max)
Power Strip (w/multi-plug adapter and circuit breaker)
Radio/Stereo
Alarm Clock
Television
Small Refrigerator
Microwave (not exceeding 1500 watts)

Wall Space Items

Closet Organizer/Stacking Shelves
Adhesive (suitable for hanging posters, etc. (i.e. "sticky tack"))
3M Command Adhesive Hooks, etc. (or similar product)

Kitchen

Cooking

Baking Pan
Cookie Sheet
Pots/Pans
Strainer/Colander
Pot Holder
Measuring Cup
Toaster
Hot Pot
Cooking Utensils
Small Containers w/ Lids
Can Opener
Bottle Opener

Dining

Dishes (cups, mugs, bowls, plates)
Silverware
Serving dishes (large bowls, etc.)

Misc.

Paper Towels/Napkins
Dishpan
Dish Detergent

Other Supplies You Might Need

Desk Lamp (non halogen)
Stapler
Pencil Sharpener
Dictionary/Thesaurus
Hole Punch
Stationery
Broom

Vacuum
Bicycle or Moped w/ Lock
Make-up Mirror
Camera
Umbrella
Flashlight
Cleaning Supplies

 

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