What to Bring
Pack your bags!
This list will get you started on what to bring to campus and what to leave at home. Look at the floorplan of your assigned room via the MyHousing/Dining portal (Application Status section) and check out the information page for each hall (via our Residence Halls page) before you purchase anything. Also, many of these items can be shared, so discuss this list with your future roommates!
Please do not ship anything to campus before you get instructions, and then only to your CofC Complex address, which you will get from Mail Services in late July. We also ask that you limit how much you ship, especially if it's something you'll need immediately. You can expect delays at the beginning of the semester - last year Mail Services processed more than 15,000 packages in the first month of classes!
What to Bring
What to leave at home
These items are not allowed. We will never be able to list everything you are not allowed to have on campus; however, here is a list of some common things we have seen that are not allowed. If you have a specific item you are not sure about, please contact Campus Housing or Residence Life.
- Any cooking device with exposed heating elements and/or no automatic shutoff (e.g., air fryer or toaster with exposed elements, deep-fry cooker, electric frying pan, hot plate, electric stovetop, griddle)
- Grills or griddles (e.g., charcoal and gas, as well as George Foreman style)
- Microwaves over the size limit (max is .7 cu. ft and 700-watt). Note: All halls/houses already have a microwave; we do not recommend bringing another one.
- Mini fridges over the size limit (each resident may bring one 2.5 cu. ft mini fridge or two residents may share a 4.6 cu ft. mini fridge) Note: All halls/houses already have some form of refrigeration; we do not recommend bringing a mini fridge.
- Ice makers
- Any appliance that is not energy star. All appliances in the room should not exceed 20 amps.
- Fog, smoke, and haze machines
- Open flame devices (e.g., candles, incense and wax warmers - even unlit)
- Combustible fuels (e.g., gasoline, kerosene, etc.)
- Decorative or empty alcohol containers
- Pools or hot tubs
- Pets (Fish - yes, only fish - in a tank of 10 gallons or less are allowed.)
- Space heaters, personal air conditioners, or halogen lights/lamps
- Any motorized device that has to be charged in the residence hall (the lithium batteries are a fire hazard) including but not limited to hoverboards, one-wheels, e-bikes, scooters, etc.
- Weapons, firearms or replicas, knives (except flatware), water guns, airsoft guns, and fireworks
- Extension cords
- TV mounting brackets
- Amplified music or instruments and drum sets
- Screws, nails**
- LED strip lights
- Although allowed, please limit additional furniture (like soft seating, headboards and futons) due to space and sustainability initiatives. Furniture is subject to approval by the College's Fire Marshal.
** Any method used for hanging items in rooms must not cause damage to walls. Damage is billed back to residents at the end of the academic year. Students should note any damage to walls upon their arrival via the online room-condiiton report. We recommend pushpins for sheetrock and Command strips in buildings with cinderblock walls.