When you arrive at Cortland, your room will have an extra-long twin bed, dresser, desk, desk chair, lighting, recycle/garbage bin and a closet/armoire; it's what you and your roommate(s) bring that makes it feel like home. There is no storage space available, so everything needs to fit into the room.
You will receive a Room Condition Report (RCR) upon checking into your residence hall room. This is your opportunity to thoroughly inspect your room and furnishings. It is extremely important that you indicate existing damage, marks, etc. on this report because any alterations, changes and/or damages to the room found after the RCR is approved to by you may be billable to you. This electronic document is used as the base-line for future damage billing.
For your convenience, we have created a suggested (not required) packing/shopping list for you to print and use while you go shopping/preparing for your room.
Review the “things not to buy/bring” section before making any purchases/packing.
What to bring
- Important documents
- birth certificate and social security card (if you plan to work while at college)
- health insurance card
- ID Card / driver’s license
- passport
- Bedding
- blanket
- comforter/bedspread
- extra-long twin sheets
- mattress pad (twin XL)
- pillow
- Miscellaneous
- assortment of batteries
- backpack or tote bag
- bowls/plates (Microwavable)
- coffee pot with automatic shutoff
- dish towel
- hangers
- paper towels
- storage bin/bag(s)
- utensils
- umbrella
- Toiletries
- bath and hand towels
- brush/comb
- first aid kit and band-aids
- hair dryer
- medication (acetaminophen/ibuprofen, cold/flu relief, digestive relief)
- your prescriptions
- personal hygiene items
- shower caddy
- toothbrush / toothpaste
- tweezers
- washcloth(s)
- Cleaning and laundry
- cleaning supplies
- dish soap
- disinfecting wipes
- dryer sheets/fabric softener
- hand sanitizer
- iron with automatic shutoff
- laundry bags/baskets
- laundry soap
- Other essentials
- ethernet cable
- manual can opener
- mini fan / fan
- personal thermometer
- slippers
- snow shovel to leave in your vehicle
- surge protectors (no extension cords or adapters)
- weather appropriate clothing outerwear
- Items to share
- carpet or area rug for room
- refrigerator (5.0 cubic feet or less) or MicroFridge (only one per room)
- TV (32 inch or less)
- Things to leave at home / Not to buy or bring
We encourage all allowed appliances to be Energy Star. For the safety of all residents, use and/or possession of these appliances will not be allowed in the residence halls. For specific information about permitted appliances in the Leadership House and at West Campus Apartment see the specific policies listed in the room and board license below. Do not bring the following:- adhesive backed lights
- air conditioner
- candles/incense/wax melters/oil diffusers/fragrance warmer/plug-in fragrance
- contact/shelf/peel-and-stick wall paper
- electrical appliances used for cooking or preparing food (including coffee makers without an automatic shut off)
- electrical modes of transport (e-bikes/e-scooters)
- electrical outlet adaptor/splitter, including furniture/decorations with electrical outlets embedded
- electric blanket
- extension cord (including heavy duty)
- furniture that is not made of metal or plastic
- heater (including personal space heater)
- hot pot
- lamp with plastic shades, i.e. “octopus” lights
- lava lamp
- microwave oven, excluding MicroFridge
- refrigerator exceeding 5 cubic feet
- sun lamp
- tapestries/flags/fabric hung on the wall/from ceiling
- warm mist humidifier/vaporizer
- wi-fi routers/repeaters/boosters
View the Room and Board License for more specific residence hall policies and other housing related information.
