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Packing List

You may not need everything on this list, but please use it as a helpful guideline.

 

The Basics
  • UNT Student ID
  • Academic supplies
  • Backpack
  • Laptop/Computer/Tablet
  • Textbooks
  • Flashdrive(s)
  • Reusable water bottle
Your Room
  • Mattress pad, mattress protector
  • Twin XL sheets & pillow
  • Small trash can
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Small appliances (microwave, coffee pot)
  • Power strip with surge protector
  • Desk lamp
  • Clothes hangers
  • Laundry hamper
  • Laundry supplies (detergent, dryer sheets)
  • Decorations
Your Bathroom
  • Bath towels, hand towels, wash cloths
  • Toiletries
  • Shower shoes
  • Shower caddy
  • Shower mat
  • Paper towels
  • Toilet paper (Students in community-style bathrooms do not need these items)
  • Cleaning supplies (Students in community-style bathrooms do not need these items)
Miscellaneous
  • Under-bed storage
  • Closet/dresser organizer
  • Command hooks/strips
  • First-aid kit
  • Dishes
  • Umbrella
  • Reusable bag(s)
  • Bike + U lock
Keep In Mind
  • Contact your roommate to avoid duplicate items.
  • If you are traveling a far distance, consider purchasing some items after you arrive in Denton.
  • If you plan on visiting home throughout the year, consider packing seasonal items and switching them out as needed. 
  • Students have printing credit available to use with printers located across campus.
  • Laundry machines are free to use in all of the residence halls on campus.
Prohibited Items
  • Air conditioning units
  • Candles, incense, and wax warmers
  • Ceiling fans
  • Dishwashers
  • Electronic skateboards/scooters
  • Pressurized containers (e.g., propane, helium, CO₂)
  • Wireless routers or personal network switches
  • Extension cords or power strips without surge protectors
  • Waffle irons, hot plates, toasters, toaster ovens, convection ovens (except in approved room types)

For the following, please refer to the housing handbook for more details

  • Lamps (halogen lamps, string lights that are not LED and battery operated)
  • Appliances with exposed heating elements (toaster, hot plate, camping stoves)
  • Weapons
  • Explosives/flammable items
  • Pets