Move-In Day Preparation

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Move-in day can be stressful. Be prepared and coordinate what to bring for the common area with your suitemates to make it less stressful. Pack light, and bring the necessities first. Remember, if you forget something, the GGC bookstore is easily accessible to the residence halls, and there are stores conveniently located close to campus.

Each suite is fully furnished and comes with a flat-screen television, refrigerator and microwave. Each private bedroom has a spacious closet, and there is one bathroom for every two students. A desk, desk chair, dresser and night stand are also available in each bedroom.

Suggested Items to Bring

Bedroom Items

  • Twin extra long sheet sets, comforter, blankets, pillows, pillow cases
  • Bedside/desk lamp with bulbs
  • Alarm clock
  • Hangers
  • Wastebasket
  • Under bed storage containers
  • Iron, ironing board
  • Flashlight, batteries
  • Laundry supplies: Hamper, detergent, fabric softener

Bathroom supplies

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath mat
  • Soaps
  • Toothbrush, toothpaste
  • Shower caddie
  • Personal hygeine items
  • First aid kit

Kitchen supplies

  • Cutlery
  • Dishes
  • Napkins, paper Towels
  • Dish soap, cleaning supplies
  • Snacks
  • Toaster
  • Can opener
  • Trash bags

School supplies

  • Laptop, printer, surge protector
  • Paper, notebooks
  • Pens, pencils, scissors
  • Highlighters
  • Notecards
  • Dictionary, thesaurus
  • Organizer/planner

 

What Not to Bring

Alcohol, Tobacco and Weapons

  • Alcoholic beverages
  • Narcotic or other controlled substances that are not permitted by law
  • Drug paraphernalia
  • Smoking and use of tobacco products inside of GGC facilities
  • Except as permitted by law: firearms, ammunition, explosives, other weapons or dangerous chemicals
  • Anything that could be confused as a weapon, such as: paintball guns, airsoft guns, squirt guns
  • Martial arts equipment

Kitchen Items

  • Charcoal, electric and gas grills
  • George Foreman grills
  • Any electrical item not in good condition
  • Microfridges/refrigerators and microwaves (except those provided in rooms by residential housing)
  • Portable heaters and air conditioners
  • Toaster ovens, electrical frying pans, deep fryers
  • Halogen lamps

Other Items

  • Animals (including fish)
  • Candles, incense
  • Electrical decorations (neon signs, etc.)
  • Dart boards
  • Nails, tacks, pushpins, staples and tape used for affixing items to walls/furniture*
  • Drapes/curtains
  • Contact paper
  • External antennas

*Note: Damage to walls (including small holes), furniture, fixtures or equipment will require a monetary charge for restoration

Questions?

View the Housing Frequently Asked Questions page. If you have more questions about what to bring and what to leave home, contact the Office of Housing at 678.407.5501.