What You Should Bring: Prohibited and Non-Prohibited Items

These lists of must-bring, maybe-bring, and never-bring items were compiled for you by a group of 6 current and former Geneseo students who lived in our residence halls for at least 1 year.  Feel free to trust their judgments -- they would know best, after all.  

category 1:  must-bring items

• a fan, for the warm months (August, September, and possibly May)
• warm clothes, including snow boots, for the other months
• XL twin bed sheets
• XL twin comforter
• pillows
  
• clothes hangers
• laundry detergent and dryer sheets
• hamper
• shower caddy
• shower shoes
• towels and washcloths
  
• sneakers
• laptop computer and charger
• ethernet cord for computer, to plug into the wired Geneseo network
  
• surge protectors (extension cords are not allowed)
• school supplies (pens, pencils, notebooks, etc.)
  

category 2:  items which you might consider bringing

• extra lighting; desk lamp
• area rug/carpet (an 8' x 10' carpet should fit all residence hall rooms)
• 3M adhesive hooks and mounting putty, for wall decorations
• white board, for the outside of your door
• mini-fridge (specifications: less than 2.0 amps at 120 volts AC/3.6 cubic feet)
  
• coffeemaker with automatic shut-off
• paper towels
• silverware, plates, bowls, and cups
• mattress pad
• television and cable cord
• alarm clock
• sewing kit
• camera
• trash bags
• mirror
• First Aid kit
• cleaning supplies (e.g., Clorox wipes, etc.)
• birth certificate or Social Security card (you would need these documents if you plan to work on campus)

category 3:  "Leave it at home" -- prohibited items

• halogen or multi-headed lamps (i.e., medusa lamps)
• pop-up toasters
• microwaves and toaster ovens
  
• charcoal/lighter fluid/propane
• weapons (e.g., pepper spray, throwing stars, and firearms)
• pets (only fish are allowed)
• candles and incense
• space heaters
• air conditioners
• extension cords and multi-plug adaptors
• stringed holiday lights
• George Foreman-type grills
• cinder blocks
• hot plates/hotpots
• neon signs
• live trees
• metal-tipped darts/dart board