What to Bring

For Undergraduate Programs at SMSC

These items will make your stay more comfortable, so you can focus on your amazing learning experience.

Items to Bring

Extra-long twin sheets
Pillow
Egg crate or memory foam topper for extra-long twin (regular twin size will work, too)
Blankets
Towels and washcloths
Laundry basket and supplies (detergent, fabric softener, etc.)
Toilet paper and green cleaning supplies for your own restroom facilities
Personal toiletries
Television (you and your roommate may want to discuss this)
Microwave (800 watts maximum)
Mini-fridge: energy star certified mini or compact refrigerators up to 4.3 cubic feet, or non-energy star certified mini or compact refrigerators limited to 3.3 Cubic feet or smaller (operate at 118 volts, 60 Hz or less, and draw no more than 1.5 amps or 180 watts of power)
Non-marking wall tape for posters/wall hangings (3M Command strips and hooks work well)
Clothes hangers

Clothing appropriate for field work in all conditions
Light and heavyweight jackets
Rain gear
Light and heavyweight socks
Hiking boots
Hat
Sunglasses
Gloves
Business and business casual attire for offsite visits to NGOs, dinners with VIPs, etc.
T-shirts
Jeans
Sweaters
Warm sleepwear
Bath robe

Computer/laptop
Multiple-outlet surge protector
Ethernet cable
School supplies
Organizational containers
Digital camera
Alarm clock
Binoculars
Umbrella
First aid kit
Coffee maker (only sealed-unit coffee makers are allowed — nothing with an exposed heating source)

Pets
Incense
Candles
Extension cords
Any multi-plug adapter that is not a surge protector
Halogen lamps
Black or UV lights
Plug-in air fresheners
Cooking appliances (George Foreman grills, toasters, toaster ovens)
Satellite dish
Self-built lofts
Cinder blocks
Water guns, water balloons, paintball guns, airsoft guns, Nerf or other foam-based weaponry
Weapons
Fireworks
Drug paraphernalia