What to Bring

What to Bring What NOT to Bring
  • Electrical Devices
    • Coaxial Cable for TV Connection
    • Ethernet Cable
    • USB or Bluetooth Printers
    • Two-way Coax Splitter
    • Television/DVD/Blue Ray w/ Connector
    • Clock/Radio Clock
    • UL approved electrical power strips with built-in circuit breakers
    • Non-halogen Desk Lamp
  • Appliances
    • Microwave
    • Refrigerator (Underwritten Laboratory Approved, not to exceed 2.6 cubic feet and draw more than 1.5 running amps)
    • Iron/Iron Board
  • Linens
    • Pillow/Pillow Cover
    • Extra Long Twin Sheet
    • Comforter
    • Throw Rug
    • Towels (Hand/Body)
  • Cleaning Supplies
    • Clorox-based Shower Spray & Toilet Cleaner
    • Scouring Pads and Sponges
    • Toiletries
    • Broom/Dust Pan/Floor Cleaner (Swiffer)
    • Plug-Ins/Air Fresheners (aerosol)
    • Flameless Candles
    • Liquid and Pods Laundry Detergent
    • Plunger and Toilet Brush
  • General
    • Hangers
    • Laundry & Bath Soap/Basket
    • Bathroom Accessories
    • Wastebasket
    • Shower Shoes
    • Shower Curtain (Heavy Duty) – Recommended curtain size for East, North, Halls 1-4 and South is 72” x 72”; recommended curtain size for Halls 5 & 6 is 46” x 76”. Recommended size for ADA rooms is “72 x 78”.
    • Vacuum
    • 3m Command Strips (only)
  • Electrical Devices
    • Musical Instruments equipped with amplified devices
    • Amplifier
    • Wireless Fidelity (WiFi) Printers
    • Extension Cord
    • Plasma TVs (Please note there is a difference between Plasma and Flat Screen)
    • Routers
    • Hoverboard/self-balancing scooter(Due to high risk of electrical fire)
  • Appliances
    • Hot Plate
    • Deep Fryer
    • George Foreman Grill (ONLY Permissible in Halls 3 & 4)
    • Toaster ovens
    • Coffee Maker
    • Electric space heater
    • Barbecues
    • Crock Pot
    • Air Fryers
  • Flammables
    • Fire arms or other weapons
    • Drugs
    • Fireworks
    • Burning of incense/candles
    • Gasoline or other flammable materials and devices
  • Cleaning Supplies
    • Mops (String Cloth)
    • Gel-Based Toilet Cleaner
    • Powder Laundry Detergent
  • General - APPLIES TO ALL HALLS
    • Pets (except guide dog)
    • Extra furniture
    • Waterbeds or other water filled furniture
    • Weightlifting Equipment
PLEASE NOTE: If these prohibited items are found in your possession, you may be subject to a health and safety fine. Prohibited items will be confiscated and an incident report will be written.

***All Residence Halls at Albany State University are Wireless Internet Capable