What We Provide
- Bed and Mattress
- Dresser/Bureau
- Closet or Wardrobe
- Desk/Writing Surface & Chair
- Internet Service
Wired and Wireless
Standard Items to Bring
- Quilt, comforter, pillows
- Two sets of bed linens
- Towels, washcloths, bathrobe
- Bathroom carry-all (for shampoo, soap, razors, etc.)
- Flip Flops (for the shower)
- Cleaning Supplies (residents are responsible for cleaning own room)
- Laundry basket/bag
- Laundry detergent (High Efficiency/HE detergent for front loading washers)
- Curtains or window treatments as desired (for decor or for light blocking)
- Stackable crates, storage containers
- Fans (no ceiling fans)
- Posters and decor
- Snacks
- Backpack
- School supplies
- Computer, laptop
- UL Approved power strip
- Television or streaming device
- Trash can
- Umbrella
- Lockbox or safe for any prescriptions or over the counter medications
Suite Residents
- Bathroom cleaning supplies
- Hand soap
- Bathroom trash can
- Toilet paper
- Bathmat
Apartment Residents
- Bathroom cleaning supplies
- Shower curtain
- Hand soap
- Bathroom trash can
- Toilet paper
- Dishwasher detergent (Charter Oak/Hilltop Apt Residents)
- Dishes, cookware, silverware
- Bath Mat
Mattress Sizes for Bed Linens
| Residence Halls | XL Twin |
| Suites | XL Twin |
| Northwood Apts | XL Twin |
| Charter Oak Apts - 2BR/4 Person | XL Twin |
| Charter Oak Apts - 4BR/4 Person | Full Size |
| Charter Oak Apts - 2BR/2 Person | Full Size |
| Hilltop Apts - 4BR/4 Person | Full Size |
| Hilltop Apts - 2BR/2 Person | Full Size |
| Hilltop Apts - Single Efficiency | Full Size |
| Hilltop Apts - Double Efficiency | XL Twin |
| Stamford Housing | XL Twin |
Students who are unsure of their housing assignment should email livingoncampus@uconn.edu prior to purchasing bed linens.
Acceptable Appliances (UL Approved)
- Popcorn poppers
- Air- Purifiers
- Humidifier
- Small microwave (700 watts or less)
- Coffee maker
- Mini-Refrigerator
Must have 3-prong grounded plug, no more than 36" in height - 1 per room
Fridges are not available for rent through UConn
Items Not Permitted
- No privately owned air conditioners
- Electric grills or skillets
- Electric heaters
- Extension cords
- Self-adhesive LED light strips (hang with painter's tape instead)
- Firearms, ammunition, any weapons, bows, guns, BB guns, slingshots, and launching devices
- Fireworks, powder, and other explosive or potentially dangerous objects
- Drugs, narcotics, harmful materials (please see The Student Code)
- Halogen lamps (of ANY kind - desk, floor, table, etc.)
- Ceiling fans
- Toaster ovens
- Water beds
- Hot plates
- No homemade lofts
- Any items with exposed heating elements
- Kerosene heaters
- Cinder blocks
- Candles or incense
- Writing, painting, stenciling, wall papering and the use of borders on doors or walls is prohibited
Residents of Charter Oak/Hilltop Apartments, Busby/Garrigus/South Suites, Husky Village and Regional Campus Housing properties:
- The walls in these buildings are sheet rock; only tacks and 3M Command Adhesive products can be used to hang items on walls
- Dart boards are not allowed