What to Bring

Packing List

If you forget something, ��ջ�’s nonprofit stocks many essential items—snacks, school supplies, and a few things for your room, too. In addition, there are many shopping areas relatively close to ��ջ�. We encourage students to limit what they bring to campus as much as possible.

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Bed (extra-long twin)
Desk with chair
Dresser
Bookshelves
Overhead light
Window coverings
Closet or wardrobe
Ethernet connection
Garbage can

You may want:

Bed linens (extra-long twin)
Blankets
Pillow(s)
Mattress pad
Shower caddy
Earplugs (if you are a light sleeper and have a roommate)
Towels
Mirror
Clothes hangers
Desk lamp
Pictures and decorations (such as a throw rug, dry-erase board, etc.)—remember, command strips are allowed, but nails are not!
Laundry basket or laundry bag
Speaker
Mini fridge (all residence halls have a communal kitchen and fridge)
Floor lamp
Plate, silverware, mug
Thermometer
Fan (it can still be hot here in August and September, so a fan is nice!)

Not allowed:

Microwaves
Amplifiers for instruments
Toasters or Toaster ovens
Pets
Hazardous materials (firecrackers, white gas and propane, corrosives such as acids and bases, or any chemicals)
Candles or incense
Personal air conditioning units
Weapons (firearms, ammunition, explosive devices, fireworks, or knives not commonly considered “pocket” or “utility” knives)
Items with hot plate bottoms (coffee makers or electric tea kettles)
Space heaters without automatic shut offs
Electric blankets
Electric grills
Items with heating elements exposed
Hot plates
Halogen lamps without safety cages
String lights

Clothing

Portland weather in summer varies from warm to hot, from the 70s (Fahrenheit) to the low 100s (Fahrenheit). Except for July and August, there is plenty of drizzle; it’s very conducive to studying, with moderate temperatures and occasional snow.

Specific suggestions:

Flip-flops and a bathrobe or large towel for walking from your room to the shower
Waterproof shoes
A coat with a hood