It’s never too early to plan for what you need to bring (and not bring) for when you live on campus at UNH. Use these lists as a guide for items you may want to bring for your on-campus space. We encourage you to talk with your roommate(s) about items that you may be able to share.
Check out our video room tours to see how UNH students make their room their new home!
What's in the room?
Rooms are furnished but the furniture style may vary slightly. University-provided furniture must remain in the student's room at all times and cannot be removed. Students are responsible for the items in their room.
The following is included in every room:
Twin XL Bed
Desk with chair
Dresser
Closet or wardrobe
Window blinds
Bed guard rail
Recycling can
On-Campus Apartments (Gables & Woodside): Each apartment has a full kitchen with provided fridge and stove/oven, and living room with soft seating (couch and/or armchairs).
What to Bring
These lists are intended to serve as a useful tool. You may or may not need items listed.
BASICS
- Decorations
- First aid kit
- Important documents
- Lamps
- Medicine
- Rug
- Storage bins
- Trash can & bags
- Umbrella
BEDROOM
- Blankets
- Pillows & pillowcases
- Seasonal clothes
- Sheets (Twin XL)
BATH
- Flip-flops / Shower shoes
- Hand soap
- Shower caddy
- Tissues
- Toilet paper *
- Toiletries
- Toothbrush
* Toilet paper is provided in community bathrooms. Students living in suites and apartments provide their own toilet paper, as bathrooms are in-unit.
KITCHEN
- Can opener
- Coffee maker
- Cooking utensils
- Cups, glasses & mugs
- Cutting board
- Dishes (plates, bowls, etc.)
- Eating utensils
- Food & snacks
- Hand towels
- Microwave (rent one!)
- Minifridge (rent one!)
- Napkins
- Oven mitt
- Pots & pans
- Reusable water bottle
- Sponges
DESK & SCHOOL
- Backpack
- Books
- Notebooks & paper
- Planner
- Scissors
- Stapler
- Sticky notes
- Writing utensils
LAUNDRY & CLEANING
- Cleaning supplies
- Clothes hangers
- Dish soap
- Disinfectant wipes
- Duster
- Laundry bag/basket
- Laundry detergent/pods
- Lint brush
- Mini sewing kit
- Stain remover
- Towels & washcloths
- Vacuum*
* Students must provide their own vacuum.
ELECTRONICS
- Fan
- Chargers
- Computer
- Portable power bank
- Surge protector(s)
- Extension cord(s)
- Headphones
- Gaming console
Prohibited Items
For the safety of all residents, please make sure to thoroughly read the prohibited items lists below. These are based on fire safety policies and regulations.
PROHIBITED ITEMS IN ALL ON-CAMPUS HOUSING
- Air conditioning units
- Any decorative object that heats up
- Candles
- Clothes washers & dryers
- Dishwashers
- Electric blankets
- Electric heaters
- Explosives
- Firearms & weapons, including airsoft guns
- Fireworks
- Halogen lamps
- Hazardous chemicals
- Homemade e-bikes & homemade scooters
- Incense
- Items non-recognized to a UL standard
- Lava lamps
- Live holiday decorations (ie. christmas tree)
- Motorized vehicles of any kind (including hoverboards)
- Parts or accessories for any motor vehicle
- Pets (except fish in a 10 gallon or less tank)
- Water beds
- Wax tarts
PROHIBITED ITEMS IN THE RESIDENCE HALLS (BUT ALLOWED IN THE ON-CAMPUS APARTMENTS - GABLES & WOODSIDE)
Air fryers
Electric frying pans
Heating or immersion coils
Hot plates
Induction plates
Instant pots
Mini grills
Mini ovens
Panini makers
Rice makers
Slow cookers
Toasters & toaster ovens
Video Room Tours
Check out these videos of UNH students showing off their rooms!
