What to Bring
(and
what to leave behind)
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 Microwaves:
Microwaves rated with a power output of 800 watts or less
will be allowed in student rooms. Microwaves can either be a
stand alone unit or a part of a microwave-refrigerator combination
unit. Refrigerators less than 35" and that draw no more than 1 amp of power are also permitted. |
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What
You Should Bring: While these basic furnishings are supplied,
you will need to bring the following items:
Pre-Order discounted energy efficient appliances for your dorm and have them delivered on move in day through the WildCAP Student Savings Program; Click here for more details!
Other items that students
may want to bring:
laundry
basket
shower bucket
Ethernet and TV Cables
Jump drive/thumb drive
wall decorations/posters
bulletin board
message board for door
photo album/pictures
broom/vacuum
desk supplies (pens, notebooks, etc)
drinking cups/ silverware/ plate/mug
crates for stacking |
key
chain
backpack
hair dryer
groceries
desk lamp
bathrobe
flip flops
bicycle
duct tape
fan |
extension
cord
small tool kit
computer/laptop
high quality surge protector
wastebasket
calendar/planner
checkbook
high school yearbook
dictionary/thesaurus
soft chair/futon
needle & thread
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Roommates
may want to discuss
these items in advance
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refrigerator(s)
telephone |
rug/floor
covering
television |
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*We
recommend waiting until arrival to purchase some items
due to the fact that we have a large variation of room
sizes. |
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The
following items are prohibited from the
residence hall rooms because of fire hazard potential:
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toaster
ovens
electric blankets
hot plates
non UL-listed applicances
firearms including Air Soft guns |
halogen
lamps
candles
incense
Wireless Routers
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Bikes – Many students bring their own bikes to campus. While some halls have indoor bike rooms where students can lock up their bikes, other halls do not have the space for that type of facility. All halls have outdoor bike racks provided. Please click here to see a chart to help you determine what type of storage is available for your bike.
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 What
will I find in town for supplies?
Although
the mall is only 15 minutes away, here are some downtown Durham
businesses where you can find the supplies needed to decorate
your room.
Brooks
located in the Mill Road Shopping plaza. They carry greeting
cards, school supplies, snacks, toiletries, plus medicines
you may need. They also offer the only place in town where
youc an get your film developed -- either send-away or one-hour. |
Durham
Marketplace
(DMP lovingly referred to as "The Dump") located
in the Mill Road Shopping Plaza carries all your grocery
needs plus a bakery, hot and cold foods, and the best selection
of salsas and chips around.
 Durham
Marketplace |
Ace
Hardware
located about 5 miles away in Lee, NH. This is your basic hardware store
supplying cinderblocks, wood for lofts, fans, tools, etc.
They are great about cutting wood to the exact size for
a small fee.
Ace Hardware participates in the WildCAP Energy Eficient Dorm Room Program by providing discounts on ENERGY STAR Products. See the WildCAP site for details. |
The
Outback
located on Main Street with a variety of unique gifts, cards,
and custom picture framing. They also carry tons of great
items for room decor like posters, tapestries, and string
lights.
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Town
& Campus
located on Main Street with a variety of school supplies,
greeting cards, and UNH paraphanalia such as shirts, hats,
stickers, etc. They also supply the greek houses with greek
t-shirts, mugs, etc. They have a great selection of postcards
taken of the campus if you want to write to friends and
family. |
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Dept of Residential Life
comforter
or bedspread 
