Boston Campus

260 Commonwealth Avenue - What To Pack

Room Contents
  • Twin bed
  • Dresser
  • Desk/desk chair
  • Wardrobe/closet space
Bring with you:
  • Bed linens (twin, not extra long)
  • Metal or plastic wastebasket
  • Desk lamp
  • Clothes hangers
  • Towel, shower slippers, bathrobe, toiletries
  • Laundry detergent and supplies
  • Desk supplies
  • Cleaning supplies
Optional:
  • Refrigerator for your bedroom (must be 4 cubic feet or less)
  • Stereo (no sub-woofers/larger bases)
  • TV, VCR, DVD player
  • Crates, under bed storage with lids
  • Silverware, plates, cups
  • Light bulbs
  • Flashlight
  • Can opener
  • Telephone
  • Computer
What Not to Bring!
  • Microwaves (one in common area)
  • Pets (only a small fish tank is allowed)
  • Candles or incense
  • Halogen lamps
  • Toaster ovens, toasters, hot pots, hot plates
  • Electric tea pots
  • Sandwich makers, barbecue grills (i.e. George Forman grill)
  • Non-UL approved extension cords or “octopus” outlets
  • Firearms/weapons of any kind
  • Large furniture<.
  • Water beds
  • Paing
  • Nails
  • Alcohol of alcohol containers
  • Drug paraphernalia
  • Fireworks/explosives
  • Martial arts equipment
  • Cinderblocks
  • Dartboards

If you have any questions, please contact the Bay State Office of Student Affairs at 617.217.9222.