The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
Department of Housing and Residence Life
What to Bring?
- Linens – pillow, blanket, quilt or comforter, mattress pad, towels, washcloths, sheets. Mattress size is full size (Single rooms) and extra-long twin (double rooms)
- Personal toiletries including toilet paper
- Surge protector (no extension cords)
- Housekeeping supplies – spray cleaner, trash liners, small vacuum, air freshener
- High-efficiency laundry detergent, clothes hamper, hangers and iron/ironing board with auto shut-off feature
- Food/eating utensils
- Television/DVD/stereo/headphones
- Personal decor items – posters, photos, etc. (no nails, screws or staples), only use blue painters tape or 3M Command Strips
- Desk lamp/desk organizers /no halogen bulbs
- Closet organizers
- Bicycle lock (if you bring a bicycle to campus)
Things to Remember:
- Renters insurance (highly recommended)
- For Move-In day we encourage you to bring a dolly, bungee cords, plastic or tarp (in case of rain) to speed up the check-in process.
Do not bring:
- Pets – Other than fish in a maximum 10-gallon tank
- Open coil heating or cooking devices
- Candles or incense
- Fireworks, paintball markers, cross bows, bows and arrows, water guns or "look alike" gadgets allowed in residence halls. Only legal concealed handguns are allowed as per university policies. Visit www.utrgv.edu/campuscarry for details and policies.
- Drugs/paraphernalia
- Avoid large amounts of cash
- Extension cords or multi-plug adapters without surge protectors
- Wireless routers (routers and Ethernet switches are not allowed)
- Hoverboards