What to Bring

It is a good idea to check with your roommate before bringing everything yourself. Often the amenities in a room are shared – there’s no need (or space) for two of everything.

  • Bed linens: sheets, pillowcases, pillow, and blankets: All beds are REGULAR twin size.
  • Bathroom linens: towels, washcloths
  • A  robe
  • Clothes for warm and cool weather
  • Shower caddy / shower shoes
  • Toiletries
  • Students that live in suite-style rooms need to bring their own toilet paper.
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Dish Soap
  • A place setting  (plate, cup, bowl, silverware, etc.)
  • Basic utensils- (i.e. can opener)
  • Posters, pictures, area rugs and other decorations
  • 3-M products for hanging decorations
  • Organizers / storage bins
  • Microwave: 700-watt maximum   (Check with your roommate)*
  • Refrigerator: 3.6 cubic feet maximum  (Check with your roommate-available to rent at UNC)
  • Television,  DVD player  (Check with your roommate)
  • Plants  / fish in 10 gallon tank
  • Storage boxes for under your bed: a place to keep the extra stuff (there is 31" of storage space available under your bed at the highest setting)
  • School/office/desk supplies: hole punch, stapler, staples, ruler, pens, notebooks
  • Lap Top / computer/ printer  ( some majors require special software)
  • Surge protector or Ethernet cord
  • Alarm clock /Radio/ MP3 player
  • Cell Phone
  • A small safe for valuables or a laptop lock
  • Bike with a lock (Please consider using a U-lock. They are more secure than chain locks.)
  • Hangers
  • Coffee Maker

*We recommend that you check with your roommate before buying large items.   Most rooms will not accommodate multiple refrigerators, microwaves and televisions.
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Prohibited appliances and electrical fixtures include, but are not limited to:

  • Combustible Decorations on Light Fixtures
  • Combustible Lampshades, including Paper Lanterns
  • Extension Cords Running From Light Fixtures
  • George Foreman Grills
  • Halogen Lamps
  • Homemade Light Fixtures
  • Hot Plates
  • Microwaves over 700 Watts
  • Modified Light Fixtures
  • Multiple Extension Cords Plugged into Each Other or Spider-type
  • Configuration on Extension Cords
  • Non-UL Approved Appliances or Fixtures
  • Open-coil Cooking Devices
  • Refrigerators over 3.7 cubic feet
  • Space Heaters
  • Toaster Ovens
  • Possession of prohibited appliances is a violation of the Student Rights and Responsibilities Community Standards and may result in disciplinary
    action. If you have questions about an appliance, hall staff (Resident Assistant or Hall Director) are available to help determine if an appliance
    is approved.
  • Compact refrigerators under 3.7 cubic feet, microwaves under 700 watts, coffee pots and a variety of other appliances are allowed.
  • The light fixtures in your room should be equipped with 60 watt (ceiling) or 45 watt (lamps) bulbs. DO NOT INCREASE the bulb size or wattage. Additional light bulbs for lamps are available at the front desks. If a ceiling light or a light in an enclosed fixture burns out, report this to the
    front desk so that Housing Services can replace it. Please recycle your used compact fluorescent light bulbs at the front desk of your residence hall.
  • Electrical extension cords must be well maintained and in good repair, have a grounding prong, and bear the Underwriter Laboratory (UL) label.
    Electrical and extension cords may not be spliced or run under any doors, as this poses a significant fire hazard. Do not nail, pin in place, or cover
    extension devices. If additional extension outlets are needed, special multiple outlet boxes equipped with a built-in breaker are available at
    several local retail stores. Extension cords must be of appropriate gauge wire to handle the desired appliance, although we recommend all
    appliances be plugged directly into the wall outlet or a surge protector. If an extension cord should become warm to the touch, it is too lightweight
    and must be replaced with a heavier gauge wire. The Department of Housing & Residence Life suggests the purchase and use of power strips.
  • The UNC Housing & Residential Education Handbook contains the most current information regarding the rules and regulations of the residence halls. This student handbook document supercedes any information contained on this page.
  • Loft beds are not allowed.

MOVE-IN DAY

  • The residence halls open for Fall Semester on Thursday, August 23, 2012, at 8 a.m.
  • While a few carts and dollies are available to students, it is a good idea to bring your own, if you have one.