Necessities for Living on Campus

What Students Should Bring to the Residence Halls

The two lists below represent what students should be bringing to their residence hall assignments in the fall. It is highly recommended that students communicate with their roommates and/or suite mates prior to arrival to avoid duplicating items. Most students find that they send home items the first weekend after move-in because of an excess of items, so make sure to bring only what you need as you will be living in a shared space.

What Students Should Bring to the Residence Halls

For Bedroom
- Extra-long twin size sheets and pillowcases
- Mattress pad
- Pillows; blanket or comforter
- Food storage container
- Floor Lamp (for Apartments@525)
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Student may also work with a vendor, New England Student Services, to rent a microfridge unit for their residence hall room. This is a convenient and cost effective alternative to purchasing your own.
For Bathroom
- Toilet paper (except Baker Hall)
- Hand Soap (except for those in Baker Hall)
- Bath towels and wash cloths
- Robe and flip-flops
- Shower caddy, tote, or cosmetic organizer
- Toiletries (soap, shampoo, etc.)
Supplies
- Cleaners/sponges to clean your bathrooms (all buildings except Baker Hall)
- Quick use mop such as a Swiffer®
- Cleaning spray
- Paper Towels
- Toilet Paper (except for Baker Hall)
Miscellaneous
- Activity equipment (e.g. frisbee, board games)
- Credit or debit card for snack machines, the subway, and laundry...
- Desk accessories
- Desk lamp and light bulbs (UL/FM approved)
- Hangers
- Laundry detergent, laundry bag or basket
- Paper cups, paper plates, etc.
- Re-usable water bottle (all residential communities have water filling stations throughout the buildings)
- Small fan
- Small refrigerator (4.0 cubic ft. or less) (or rent a microfridge)
- Small microwave (or rent a microfridge)
- Storage boxes or bins (we reccommend place storage containers)
- Umbrella
- Vacuum cleaner
- Wastebasket
Things to Leave At Home (Not Permitted in the Residence Halls)
Prohibited items include, and are not limited to:
- Alcohol and Drugs:
  - Alcohol in Evans Way, Tudbury Hall, and Baker Hall
    Certain alcohol is permitted in other residential areas, in accordance with the Responsible Use of Alcohol policy
  - Alcohol Paraphernalia (funnels, ice luge, etc.)
  - Cannabis and Cannabis paraphernalia (i.e. bong, etc.)
  - Illegal drugs, narcotics, controlled substances, or prescription drugs without a prescription
- Appliances/Electrical Equipment:
  - Air Conditioners
  - Dishwashers
  - Electrical equipment not UL-listed or FM approved
  - Extension cords are prohibited. Students should use a UL-listed, multiple-outlet power strips instead
    If living in Evans Way, Tudbury Hall, or Baker Hall, these items are prohibited:
    electric hot pots
    hot plates including but not limited to:
    air fryers, rice cookers, slow cookers, coffee makers (except Keurig), grills, griddles, toasters and toaster ovens are not permitted.
  - Electric blankets
  - Grills of any kind
  - Hazardous Appliances (toaster ovens, electric heaters, or appliances with open heating coils)
  - Hot plates
  - Refrigerators larger than 4.0 cubic feet
  - Space heaters
  - Washers and Dryers
- Decorative Items:
  - Candles, wax warmers, and Incense (lit or unlit)
  - Construction signs/street signs/barrels/cones/etc.
  - Empty alcohol bottles and shot glasses
  - Fish tanks larger than 10 gallons
  - Halogen, lava, neon lamps/signage or other high-intensity lamps
  - Non-LED string lights
  - Large trees or large plants
  - Flammable gases such as gasoline/kerosene tanks/lighter fluid
- Doorbells (such as a Ring™ doorbell)
- Surveillance cameras or equipment of any kind
- Flammable gases such as gasoline/kerosene tanks/lighter fluid
- Fixed wall mounts (for television, projector, etc.)
- Furniture:
  - Bed risers of any kind
  - External mattresses, including water beds
  - Large furniture items such as futons, couches, armchairs, inflatable items, etc.
  - Flammable items such as bean bag chairs
  - Ping pong, Pool, or Foosball tables
- Pets other than fish
  - Fish must be contained in a tank no larger than 10 gallons
- Safes or locked boxes larger than 1.8 cubic feet
- Weapons:
  - Ammunition
  - Explosives (including fireworks)
  - Guns/Rifles
  - Knives
  - Paintball equipment
  - Pepper Spray
  - Swords (including decorative swords)
  - Toy guns or squirt guns
  - Inactive Weapons (decorative items, shell casings, etc.)
- Additional items outlined in the Student Code of Conduct or other University policies
See the full list of Prohibited Items
Not Permitted in Evans Way/Tudbury or Baker Halls
- Alcohol
- Air Fryers
- Coffeemakers (Keurig, or the like are ok)
- Furniture
- George Foreman Grills
- Griddles
- Hot Plates
- Toasters
- Toaster Ovens

For your safety and the safety of your neighbors

Do not overload your electrical sockets.
Do not set-up your furniture in a way that can be a fire hazard (consult Housing and Residential Education to approve all changes to room configurations).
Maintain a clear path to all doors and windows.
Do not cover more than 30% of your wall with posters, tapestries, etc.
Nothing is permitted on or hanging from the ceiling, pipes, or sprinkler heads.
Keep perishable food stored and covered. (IMPORTANT: failure to do so will attract insects and rodents)
Keep your room/suite/apartment to Wentworth's standard of clean, dispose of trash properly, and clean all dirty dishes. It is the responsibility of every residential student to keep all common areas clean.
Keep all doors (bedroom, suite, apartment, studio, etc.) free of writing, stickers, or other things which could create damage.
Do not use duct tape on any room surfaces.