What to Bring to Centenary College.

When students go off to college for the first time there is a tendency to bring everything and the kitchen sink! This list will try to convince you that you don't need to bring everything, just what you need.

These are the items you definitely need to bring:

• Extra long twin sheets, pillow, blankets, and comforter.
• Alarm clock, lamp, flashlight and small trash can.
• Plastic Bucket or tray for shampoo, soap, toothpaste and other toiletries.
• Flip flops, a robe, towels, and washcloths.
• Sewing kit.
• Laundry bag/basket, detergent.
• Iron and ironing board.
• Band-aids, aspirin, allergy medicine.
• Fan.
• Umbrella.
• Telephone.
• Cleaning supplies.
• Hangers.
• Writable CD's.
• Cat 5 Data Cable (available at any electronics store).

These are the kinds of things that might make your room feel more comfortable:

• Pictures from home.
• Refrigerator (no more than 4.4 cubic ft.).
• Microwave or micro-fridge combo (call 800-525-7307 to rent).
• Munchies.
• Plates and utensils, a mug, and a can opener.
• Popcorn.
• Hanging shoe rack.
• Shelves and/or crates.
• Posters, double sided tape.
• TV, VCR, CD's, appropriate sized stereo.
• Folding camping furniture.
• Plants.
• Aquarium (10 gallon max.).
• Address book.
• Sunscreen.
• Wet weather boots.
• Computer printer (compatible with Centenary Laptop).
• Curtains, drapes.

DO NOT BRING THESE THINGS. They are prohibited by Centenary:

• Candles (lit or unlit).
• Toaster ovens, hot plates, Foreman grills, or any other cooking appliances.
• Pets (except fish).
• Ceiling fans.
• Track lighting.
• Charcoal or gas grill.
• Halogen lamps.
• Incense.
• Fireworks.
• Firearms (including paintball markers), knives, or slingshots.
• Illegal drugs.
• Any display which advertises alcohol or drugs (i.e. shot glasses, posters, lighted signs, flags, blow up items).
• Furniture not issued by the college (i.e. couches, tables, etc).
• Traffic signs or cones.