Moving In

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 3.2 cubic feet, Energy Star
rated) and 1 microwave (not to exceed 700w) are allowed per room..

For a Suite: 1 refrigerator (maximum 3.2 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

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 3.2 cubic feet, Energy Star
rated) and 1 microwave (not to exceed 700w) are allowed per room..

For a Suite: 1 refrigerator (maximum 3.2 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.