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What to bring<\/h1>\n

Things to bring and not bring with you to campus<\/h2>\n
All rooms have furniture, a refrigerator with freezer, wired ethernet, and Wi-Fi connectivity. Each Campus Living Community has kitchen and laundry facilities in the building.<\/p>\n

Items to bring with you<\/h3>\n
Keep in mind that you likely already have all you need! We encourage you to start with the essentials and avoid over-packing.<\/p>\n\n
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Essential Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Clothing<\/b><\/p>\n
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2 weeks of clothes (layers are great!)<\/li>\n
Jacket (not a winter coat)<\/li>\n
4-5 pairs of shoes<\/li>\n
Hangers<\/li>\n
Robe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Bedding<\/b><\/p>\n
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Sheets (mattress measures 36″ <\/i>x 80″ <\/i>x 7″<\/i>)<\/li>\n
Bedspread\/comforter<\/li>\n
Blanket<\/li>\n
Pillows<\/li>\n
Pillowcases<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Electronics<\/b><\/p>\n
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Computer\/laptop<\/li>\n
Cell phone<\/li>\n
Surge protector<\/li>\n
Box fan<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Important documents<\/b><\/p>\n
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Social Security card<\/li>\n
Medical insurance card<\/li>\n
Car registration\/driver’s license<\/li>\n
Banking information<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Medical, health, and hygiene<\/b><\/p>\n
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Small first-aid kit<\/li>\n
Prescriptions\/medications<\/li>\n
Hand soap<\/li>\n
Alcohol-based hand wipes<\/li>\n
Tissues<\/li>\n
Face covering(s)<\/li>\n
Hand sanitizer<\/li>\n
Travel-size refillable bottle
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Antibacterial soap<\/li>\n
Disinfecting wipes\/sprays<\/li>\n
Sponges\/rags<\/li>\n
Laundry detergent<\/li>\n
Paper towels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Bathroom<\/b><\/p>\n
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Towels<\/li>\n
Washcloths<\/li>\n
Shower caddy<\/li>\n
Shower shoes\/flip flops<\/li>\n
Toiletries\/personal hygiene items<\/li>\n
Suite-style community: toilet paper<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
School supplies<\/b><\/p>\n
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Planner<\/li>\n
Notebooks\/folders<\/li>\n
Pencils\/pens<\/li>\n
Highlighters<\/li>\n
Backpack<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Miscellaneous<\/b><\/p>\n
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Set of plates, cups, bowls, and utensils<\/li>\n
Food containers<\/li>\n
Can opener<\/li>\n
Storage bags<\/li>\n
Laundry basket\/bag<\/li>\n
Sewing kit<\/li>\n
Lanyard for ID\/keys<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Maybe (if there\u2019s room) Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Electronics<\/b><\/p>\n
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Printer with USB connection (wireless printing should not be enabled in the communities per community policies E 5)<\/li>\n
Printer ink\/paper<\/li>\n
Hot pots\/water warmer with internal heating element<\/li>\n
Coffee maker<\/li>\n
Small 700-watt microwave<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
School supplies<\/b><\/p>\n
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Stapler<\/li>\n
Tape<\/li>\n
Scissors<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Room decor<\/b><\/p>\n
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Storage containers\/bins<\/li>\n
Removable adhesive hooks<\/li>\n
Poster putty<\/li>\n
Posters\/tapestry<\/li>\n
Plant<\/li>\n
Pictures<\/li>\n
Small lamp<\/li>\n
Small throw rug<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Miscellaneous<\/b><\/p>\n
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Cookware (small pot\/pan\/cookie sheet) and utensils<\/li>\n
Bicycle and U-lock<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Clothing <\/b><\/p>\n
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Winter coat (bring in spring)<\/li>\n
Winter boots (bring in spring)<\/li>\n
Winter sport equipment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
The only<\/em><\/span> allowed countertop appliances<\/strong><\/p>\n
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Blender (not food processor)<\/li>\n
Microwave (up to 700 watts)<\/li>\n
Electric air popcorn popper<\/li>\n
Coffee maker<\/li>\n
Rice cooker<\/li>\n
Water warmer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n
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Do not bring Accordion Closed<\/span><\/h4>\n <\/span>\n <\/div>\n <\/a>\n
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Furniture and appliances<\/b><\/p>\n
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Futon<\/li>\n
Sofa<\/li>\n
Extra chair<\/li>\n
Hot plate<\/li>\n
Electric skillet<\/li>\n
Toaster<\/li>\n
Toaster oven<\/li>\n
George Foreman grill<\/li>\n
Food processor<\/span><\/li>\n
Refrigerator<\/span><\/li>\n
Halogen lamps or bulbs<\/span><\/li>\n
Air conditioner<\/span><\/li>\n
Space heater<\/span><\/li>\n
Loft<\/span><\/li>\n
Waterbed<\/span><\/li>\n
High-wattage appliance<\/span><\/li>\n
Wireless router<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Weapons and firearms<\/b><\/p>\n
Please review the NAU weapons policy<\/a> for detailed information. Prohibited items:<\/p>\n
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Handguns, rifles, and other firearms<\/span><\/li>\n
BB guns, paintball guns, and any gas- or air-operated gun<\/span><\/li>\n
Nerf guns, water guns, or other imitation firearms<\/span><\/li>\n
Switchblades, hunting knives, or blades over 5 inches<\/span><\/li>\n
Bows and arrows, slingshots, tasers<\/span><\/li>\n
Any item that could be perceived as a firearm<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Please note that the brandishing of, discharge of, or threatening behavior with a weapon could result in immediate eviction from housing. If you’re not sure if an item is considered a weapon, we encourage you NOT to bring it! This helps protect your safety and the safety of all students in our community.<\/em><\/p>\n
Miscellaneous<\/b><\/p>\n
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Hoverboard<\/span><\/li>\n
Pets (except for fish in reasonable numbers in a maximum 5-gallon tank)<\/span><\/li>\n
Cinder blocks<\/li>\n
Candles<\/span><\/li>\n
Incense<\/span><\/li>\n
Anything with an open heating element or flame<\/span><\/li>\n
Other fire hazards<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
Items in red with an <\/span> are prohibited per Campus Living Community Policies<\/a> and\/or Student Code of Conduct<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/body><\/html>\n\n <\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/p>\n\n
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Contact Campus Living<\/h3>\n <\/div>\n
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