Moving In

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All students attending Central must complete and submit the mandated University Health Services Form. This includes state required vaccinations.

Deadline: July 15 for Fall semester December 15 for Spring semester. Compliance is required for housing and to remain in good standing.

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Moving In

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.

Students moving in with large boxes
Student moving on to campus

What to Bring/What Not to Bring

  • What To Bring

    • Bedding

      • 2-3 Pillows
      • Sheets (Twin XL)
      • Comforter
      • Blanket
      • Mattress Pad/Cover
    • Clothing & Essentials

      • Clothing and shoes (seasonal)
      • Robe and shower shoes
      • Coat/outerwear
      • Hangers
      • Closet organizer
      • Backpack
      • Umbrella
    • Personal Care

      • Toiletries
      • Hand soap
      • First aid Kit
      • Shower Caddy
      • Bath mat
      • Towels
      • Cleaning Supplies
      • Paper Towels
      • Tissues
      • Toilet paper is provided
    • Furnishings

      • 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 Supplies

      • Desk Lamp
      • Desk Organizer
      • Notebooks
      • Pens/pencils/highlighters
      • Paperclips, sticky notes
      • Calculator
      • Calendar
      • Any specific supplies you need for your best study habits
    • Electronics

      • Computer
      • Alarm clock
      • Phone and charger
      • Surge Protector (must have on/off switch)
      • TV Stand & Coaxial Cable (1 TV per bedroom)
    • Appliances and Cookware

      • Microwave and refrigerators*
      • Cookware
      • Cups/Bowls, Plates
      • Utensils
      • Reusable Water Bottle
      • Dish Soap & Sponge
      • Food Storage Containers

      * Microwave & Refrigerator Information:

      • 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.
    • Laundry Essentials

      • Laundry basket/bag
      • Detergent (our machines are HE)
      • Dryer Sheets
      • Stain Remover
      • Lint Roller
    • Fun Stuff

      • 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.

    • Restricted Items

      • 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.

    • Permitted Items Allowed in Residence Halls Under the Following Conditions:

      • 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.

    • Approved Kitchen Equipment to Be Used Only in the Residence Halls Designated Kitchens:

      These items can be kept in student's rooms as storage.

      • Blenders
      • Electric kettles
      • George Foreman grills
      • Keurig
      • Rice Maker
    • Renters Insurance- Please Note the Following

      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.