Moving into a Lesley residence hall soon? Use this list from the Office of Residence Life to pack the essentials. Check the "What Not to Bring" list before you start packing.


A printable version of this list is attached to this article.


TABLE OF CONTENTS


Room

  • Sheets (Twin XL)
  • Comforter or blanket
  • Pillow
  • Full-length mirror
  • Under-bed storage
  • Desk lamp
  • Flashlight
  • Book light
  • First aid kit
  • Fan
  • Waste basket
  • Mini fridge (3 cubic feet or less; discuss with your roommate first)
  • Hangers
  • Photos
  • Plants


Bathroom

  • Towels and washcloths
  • Robe
  • Shower shoes or flip flops
  • Shower tote
  • Toiletries


Cleaning and Organizing

  • Laundry hamper or bag
  • Detergent
  • Instant stain remover
  • Disinfecting wipes
  • Paper towels
  • Tissues
  • 3M wall hooks


Electronics

  • Television (discuss with your roommate first)
  • Coffeemaker or Keurig
  • Ethernet cable
  • Cell phone charger
  • Surge protector
  • Headphones or earbuds
  • Gaming console


School

  • Desk supplies
  • Laptop or desktop
  • Flash drive
  • Books
  • Backpack
  • Notebook


What Not to Bring

The following items aren't allowed in Lesley residence halls.

  • Air conditioner
  • Space heater
  • Scented plug-ins
  • Lava lamps
  • Wax melters
  • Bed risers
  • Incense
  • Candles
  • Tapestries or flags
  • Electric cookware
  • Pressure cooker or Instant Pot
  • Hot plate
  • Multi-headed lamps
  • Halogen lamps
  • Car
  • Weapons
  • Pets, including fish


Questions?

Contact: 

The Office of Residence Life

23 Mellen Street (2nd Floor), Cambridge, MA 02138 

617-349-8585 reslife@lesley.edu