Furman: Engaged Learning at a Leading Liberal Arts University

Living away from home for nine months is likely to be an adventure for you. Unlike being away for a few weeks, it means you should make sure you have everything you need for all sorts of events and weather. However, although the rooms are adequate, please remember that there is NOT a lot a storage space for unnecessary items.

Custodial service is provided for community areas of the residence halls. Students are responsible for the upkeep of their rooms and suite baths. To prevent damage, you are not allowed to tack or nail items to the walls. Please use Plasti-Tak or similar wall adhesive products instead of tape. Contact paper on walls or doors is not permitted.

The University provides beds, desks, desk chairs (at your request once you arrive), dressers, a microwave/freezer/refrigerator, and venetian blinds. As mentioned above, you need to bring sheets (Please note that bed sizes vary depending on the building to which you are assigned. Therefore, you should not purchase bed linens until you receive your room assignment in mid-July.), pillow cases, towels, washcloths, and blanket(s). In addition, you may wish to bring the following:

Shower curtain (suite-style rooms only)
Laundry basket or bag and detergent
Pillow
Bedspread
Study desk lamp (Blackwell hall has built-in lamps)
Broom and dust pan
Waste basket and liners
Power strip with internal safety circuit breaker (extension cords are prohibited)
Coat hangers
Clothes for a variety of seasons and events
Alarm clock or clock radio
Dictionary, thesaurus, and calendar
Can opener, cups, and ice bucket (ice machines are available)
Scissors and sewing kit
Iron (to be used only in laundry rooms or kitchens)
Popcorn popper and automatic coffee pot (open-faced electrical appliances are prohibited)
Curtains and tension rods (if desired). They must be fire resistant.
Plasti-Tak wall adhesive to hang posters, etc. (the use of double-sided tape or carpet tape is prohibited)
Mattress pad

Decorating is definitely a matter for joint decision-making, so we urge you to discuss your ideas with your roommate(s). In particular, you may want to check about phones, answering machines, stereos, DVD players, and televisions. More than one of each can make your room very crowded. Greenville has a number of outlets and plenty of department stores. The Furman University Bookstore also sells many helpful items, such as some of those listed above.