What to Bring

Wondering what you can bring with you to make the Village seem more like your home?

Here is a list of items you might need and items that are not allowed. Be sure to talk to your roommates to see what they plan on bringing. There may not be enough room if each of you brings a refrigerator, TV, Microwave, and all of your stereo equipment.

A Printable Checklist

Move-In Checklist

Sleep

  • Bed Sheets (Twin XL!)
  • Comforter/Bedspread
  • Blanket/Throw
  • Pillows
  • Pillow Cases
  • Mattress Pad/Topper
  • Alarm Clock

Bathroom

  • Towels/ Washcloths/ Hand-Towels
  • Bathmat
  • Hair & Shower Products
  • Soap/Body Wash
  • Toothbrush/Toothpaste
  • Shaving Cream/Razor
  • Deodorant
  • Hair Appliances
  • Toilet Paper
  • Mouthwash
  • Personal toiletries
  • Bathrobe
  • Brush/comb
  • Dental Floss

Organize & Decorate

  • Under Bed Storage Bins
  • Drawer Organizer
  • Floor Lamp
  • Door Mirror
  • Air Freshener
  • Dry Erase/Bulletin Board
  • Shoe/Storage Organizer
  • Lamps (apartments: bedrooms do not have overhead lights)

Laundry Items

  • Laundry Detergent
  • Laundry Basket/Hamper (rolling ones are easiest)
  • Fabric Softener/dryer sheets
  • Lint Roller
  • No coins necessary!

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Things to Note

Discuss with Your Roommates

  • Refrigerator
  • Microwave
  • Dishes
  • Television
  • Game Consoles
  • Area Rug
  • Other Large Furniture

Do Not Bring!!!

  • Candles or Incense
  • Fireworks
  • Extension Cords (surge protectors are allowed)
  • Window Decorations
  • Dart Boards
  • Appliances with Open Coil Heating, including air fryers and rice cookers ( these are allowed in Crestone, Shavano, and Antero)
  • Window Air Conditioners
  • Multiple Outlet Octopus Plugs
  • Halogen Lights
  • Water Beds
  • Pets (except fish that live underwater 24/7 in a 10-gallon tank or less)
  • Halogen Lights
  • Blow Torches
  • Weapons, Toys That Resemble or Look Like Guns
  • Traffic / Street Signs
  • Space Heaters

Don't Forget

  • Renter's Insurance (UCCS is not responsible for items lost, stolen, or damaged)
  • First Aid Kit
  • Pain Relief/Cold Medicines
  • Umbrella
  • Charger for Electronics
  • Backpack
  • Fan (Campus housing does not have air conditioning)