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 and/or 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

  • Mini fridges (full size refrigerators aren't allowed)
  • Microwaves
  • Dishes
  • TVs
  • Gaming consoles
  • Area rug(s)
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Other large furniture

Avoid these items as they're not allowed in on-campus living

Please see the handbook for the full list of prohibited items

  • Candles or Incense (wax warmers allowed)
  • Appliances with open coil heating such as air fryers, rice cookers, or toasters (these are allowed in Crestone, Shavano, and Antero as they're built for cooking)
  • Extension Cords (surge protectors are allowed)
  • Window air conditioners
  • Mounted TVs
  • Dart Boards
  • Multiple outlet octopus plugs
  • Water beds
  • Pets (except fish that live underwater 24/7 in a 10-gallon tank or less)
  • Halogen lights
  • Blow torches
  • Weapons or anything that resembles a weapon such as Nerf guns, plastic swords, etc.
  • Street signs
  • Space heaters
  • Fireworks
  • Curtains or other window coverings 

We also recommend

  • Renter's Insurance (UCCS is not responsible for items lost, stolen, or damaged)
  • First Aid Kit
  • Umbrella for the occasional rainy day
  • Multipurpose chargers for electronics
  • Fan(s) as campus housing does not have air conditioning