To ensure a smooth transition to your new home away from home at Central, the Office of Residence Life has collaborated with current students and staff to develop a list of suggested items for new students to bring and those you might consider leaving behind. Each student's room comes equipped with a dresser, desk, single bed, and closet. All furniture provided upon check-in must remain within your room.
What To Bring
2-3 Pillows
Sheets (Twin XL)
Comforter
Blanket
Mattress Pad/Cover
Clothing and shoes (seasonal)
Robe and shower shoes
Coat/outerwear
Hangers
Closet organizer
Backpack
Umbrella
Toiletries
Hand soap
First aid Kit
Shower Caddy
Bath mat
Towels
Cleaning Supplies
Paper Towels
Tissues
Toilet paper is provided
Room Décor
Area Rug
Posters, photos,
Mirror
Trash Can
Air Freshener
Fan*
Collapsible Furniture**
*We strongly encourage students to bring fans if they are living in a residence hall without air conditioning. Temperatures can creep up during the first few weeks of the semester during the day, though evening and nighttime temperatures offer a chance for the building to cool off. Respite areas are spaces where students can take a break during the warmer daytime hours; respite areas available to residential students include any other residence hall with air conditioning, Memorial Hall, the Student Center, and Elihu Burritt Library.
**Acceptable Furniture Items: Students are permitted to bring the following items:
Butterfly, papasan, or tailgate chairs that can be folded
Office or rolling chairs
New wooden, metal, or plastic shelves no taller than 48”
Plastic storage bins
Desk Lamp
Desk Organizer
Notebooks
Pens/pencils/highlighters
Paperclips, sticky notes
Calculator
Calendar
Any specific supplies you need for your best study habits
Computer
Alarm clock
Phone and charger
Surge Protector (must have on/off switch)
TV Stand & Coaxial Cable (1 TV per bedroom)
Microwave and refrigerators –
For a Standard Hall: 1 refrigerator (maximum 5.0 cubic feet, Energy Star
rated) and 1 microwave (not to exceed 700w) are allowed per room..
For a Suite: 1 refrigerator (maximum 5.0 cubic feet, Energy Star rated) are allowed per bedroom plus one extra in the common area. 1 microwave (not to exceed 700w) is allowed per suite.
Note; If using microfridge combination units, they must be one-plug technology.
Cookware
Cups/Bowls, Plates
Utensils
Reusable Water Bottle
Dish Soap & Sponge
Food Storage Containers
Laundry basket/bag
Detergent (our machines are HE)
Dryer Sheets
Stain Remover
Lint Roller
Video game systems
Board games
Cards
Hobby or craft supplies
Books
What Not To Bring
It is your responsibility to comply with all Residence Life Policies. Please read the Student Handbook to find the current list of restricted items. It is in the Student Guide to On-Campus Living section. Below are a few of the restricted items on the list.
Air conditioners
Air fryers, hot plates, hot pots, electric appliances
Alcohol *, illegal drugs or paraphernalia such as bongs (alcohol containers empty or filled)
Any furniture containing cushions or stuffing
BB guns/toy guns
Bean bags
Candles
Coffee pots or coffee makers used in rooms/suites (see Approved Kitchen Equipment Section below)
Extension cords (only surge protectors permitted)
Firearms (including air rifles)
Futon couches or chairs
Heating elements
Hover boards, e-bikes, e-scooters, e-skateboards
Hookah
Incense
Knives (other than kitchen knives
LED strip lights
Mattress toppers thicker than 3”
Non-university mattress
Outside loft kits
Pets (only fish allowed)
Pillow chairs
Pillows longer than four feet
Portable heaters
Untreated wooden furniture
Upholstered furniture
Vaporizers or humidifiers
Weapons of any kind
Wicker furniture or wastepaper baskets
Wireless router
3D printer
* Alcoholic Beverages: Possession and/or consumption of alcoholic beverages, having alcoholic containers (i.e., empty cans, bottles, decorative containers, etc.) in a room and being in a room with alcoholic beverages is prohibited in the residence halls except for James and Gallaudet Halls rooms/suites identified as 21 years and older.
Aquariums (for flake-eating fish only) – tank not to exceed 10 gallons. One per room.
Bicycles – must not block egress (door or window of room).
Black lights – must not be used to replace fixtures provided by the university.
Cleaning supplies – Students are encouraged to bring their own cleaning supplies for their rooms and to clean their space regularly.
Electronic cigarettes – Must be used outside of the Residence Hall in designated smoking areas.
Fitness weights – not to exceed 10 pounds
Furniture – collapsible folding furniture only
Hairdryers/straighteners – hand held only, must be U.L. approved; cannot be hung near sprinkler heads or ceilings.
Irons – must have auto shut-off, to be used on desktop boards.
Ironing boards – only desktop boards allowed.
Lamps – desktop lamps, no floor lamps
Microwave and refrigerators –
For a Standard Hall: 1 refrigerator (maximum 5.0 cubic feet, Energy Star
rated) and 1 microwave (not to exceed 700w) are allowed per room..
For a Suite: 1 refrigerator (maximum 5.0 cubic feet, Energy Star rated) are allowed per bedroom plus one extra in the common area. 1 microwave (not to exceed 700w) is allowed per suite.
Note; If using microfridge combination units, they must be one-plug technology.
Musical instruments – subject to quiet hours and 24-hour courtesy hours.
Plug strip/surge protector – must have built-in circuit breaker & UL approved.
Radios/Stereos – only one per room due to the power allotment for each room.
Refrigerators – the unit must be UL approved and draw a maximum of two amps due to power allotment in the rooms. Only one per room.
Television – due to the power allotment for each room, only one per room. Students are encouraged to bring TVs no larger than 40 i9nches.
Vacuums – handhelds only (no uprights or canisters).
Posters/Wall coverings – must not exceed 50% of wall space.
Wastebaskets – must be made of metal or plastic (no wicker wastebaskets permitted).
Please consult your residence hall director if you wish to bring an item that is not listed above; certain items are prohibited for health and safety reasons. Also, please remember that space is limited so pack sparingly and consult with your roommate(s) to avoid bringing duplicate items.
These items can be kept in student’s rooms as storage.
Blenders
Electric kettles
George Foreman grills
Keurig
Rice Maker
Central Connecticut State University does not assume financial responsibility for damages or theft of students’ personal property. The Department of Residence Life highly recommends that each student consider purchasing renters’ insurance. Renters insurance is not mandatory and may be purchased from any source.