Housing and Residence Life

What Should I Bring

SUGGESTED ELECTRONIC ITEMS:

• iPod (or mp3 player) w/ headphones
• Stereo
• Camera
• Printer/ Ink--- Not Required. There are printers in housing and on main campus.
• Laptop/ Case/ Charger--- Not Required. There are computers in housing and on main campus.
• Cellphone/ Charger--- Not Required. There are landline phones in every room on campus.

PERSONAL ITEMS

• Postage Stamps And Envelopes
• Posters/ Pictures
• School Supplies/ Paper/ Pens/ Pencils/ Highlighters/ Tape/ Paper Clips/ Calculator Etc.
• Backpack
• Personal Toiletries
• Toilet Paper/ Tissue/ Paper Towels
• Medicine/ Prescriptions
• Glasses/ Contacts
• Bed Linens (2 Sheet Sets) (We have standard size beds; not extra-long)
• Pillows
• Mattress Pad
• Towels
• Washcloths
• Bathmat
• Laundry Basket, Detergent, Fabric Softener, and Stain Remover
• Cleaning Supplies
• Flash Drive
• Desk Lamp
• Floor Lamp
• Fan
• Iron
• Flashlight
• Surge Protector

CLOTHING:

• Bring what you need. We do not recommend packing your whole closet.
• Flip Flops
• Rain Boots And Umbrella
• Hangers

MISCELLANEOUS:

• Extra Car Keys
• Extra Personal Checks
• Food Items (Snacks)
• Can Opener
• Salt And Pepper
• First-Aid Kit
• Telephone Card
• Health Insurance Card
• Social Security Card
• Copy Of Birth Certificate
• Copy Of Prescriptions
• Car Insurance And Registration
• Immunization Forms

COORDINATE WITH ROOMMATE:

• TV
• Microwave
• Dishes/ Utensils --- Keep in mind that ONLY THE APARTMENTS have a full kitchen.
• Mini Fridge
• Rug
• Trash Can--- For Room And Bathroom.

If your question isn't addressed above, please call us at 812/468-2000 or 888/864-8468.  A professional Residence Life staff member will be available to speak with you between the hours of 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.

If you need to contact an individual staff member please view the Housing and Residence Life Staff Page, or email living@usi.edu.