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/campuscarryfor 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)