For your convenience, Residence Life has put together the following checklist of suggested items to bring to campus. This is a suggested, not a required list. If you are going to live in a shared space, consult with your future roommate[s] so that you don’t double up on items. If you live close enough to campus to make trips home, you may want to wait to see what you need before bringing everything. Remember, you are not living in your room at home and space, especially storage space, will be less than what you are used to.
Also included below under the heading Leave at Home is a checklist of items that are prohibited on campus. Make sure you look at this list before purchasing something you will be required to remove.
Record serial number for valuables, such as TVs, computers, media devices, and cell phones. Students may want to check their parent's homeowner's insurance to see if it will cover any loss or damage. Otherwise, students may elect to take out renter's insurance. UMHB does not insure students' personal property or compensate for damage or loss.
Personal Items
- Clothing
- Hangers
- Umbrella/raincoat
- Jacket
- Night wear, including robe: important in buildings with community bathrooms
- Sportswear
Room and Bathroom Supplies
- Laundry supplies [laundry soap, fabric softener sheets, basket/hamper, etc.]. You may also want to get some basic tips on how to do laundry if you are unsure how to do it.
- Bedding: twin sheets [check your building details for bed size], blankets, pillows, mattress pad or egg crate, comforter, etc.
- Bedside lamp/study lamp: halogen lamps are not permitted in buildings.
- Airtight containers/storage boxes: pack your stuff in containers that you can store under the bed for extra storage. Shallow containers are very useful.
- Curtains/curtain rods: Each room is equipped with mini-blinds. Check the window dimensions in each building.
- Before hanging anything in the room, check with the RD for hanging instructions.
- Shower items: non-slip mat, shower caddy, soap holder
- Towels/washcloths
- Shower shoes/flip flops
- Cosmetics
- Shaving items
- Personal care/hygiene items [soap, shampoo, conditioner, blow dryer/curling iron, deodorant, contact solution, etc.]
- Cotton swabs/balls
- Comb/brush
- Toiletry bucket/carrier: for buildings with community baths
- Cleaning supplies for bathroom/room: vacuum cleaners are supplied in each building but brooms and mops are not. Cleaning supplies are needed for tile floors and bathroom tubs/sinks/showers. Community baths are cleaned by Housekeeping staff.
- Small fan
- UL approved power strip: extension cords are prohibited for use in residential buildings
- Plates/cups/utensils/can opener: only need a small number for things you make in your microwave
- Cell phone: phones are not provided in student rooms. Common areas do have phones for student use and for emergencies
- Trash can for room/trash can liners
Desk/School Supplies:
- Backpack
- School supplies: paper, pens, scissors, three-ring notebooks, stapler, etc. Supplies can also be purchased in the UMHB Bookstore.
- Stationary, address book, and stamps [for writing family and friends]
Electronics
- Alarm clock or clock radio
- Head phones: helps with roommate and suitemate relations if you like to listen to music late at night
- TV/DVD/Blu-ray
- Computer
Miscellaneous
- First Aid supplies – thermometer, band aids, aspirin, allergy medication, cold medicine, etc.
- Sewing kit
- Flashlight with extra batteries
- Study pillow and/or lap board
- Lock for your bike: bikes are not permitted inside residential buildings. If you have a very expensive bike and are not willing to keep it outside, you will want to reconsider bringing it.
- Sports equipment
- Extra set of car keys
- Social Security card
For a complete list of prohibited items, go to MyCampus and click on the link to the Guide to Campus Housing. If a prohibited item is found in a room, the staff will confiscate the item, notify the student, and store the item until it can be taken home. This pertains to all items with the exception of alcohol, drugs, and alcohol and drug paraphernalia. Possession of these items will result in disciplinary action, will be confiscated, and will not be returned to the student.
- Alcohol and alcohol paraphernalia: this includes posters, printed material and clothing with alcohol logos or images, shot glasses, and empty alcohol containers.
- Drugs and drug paraphernalia: this includes posters, printed material, and clothing with drug logos or images
- Candles
- Incense
- Any open heating element cooking device such as toasters and toaster ovens
- Electric skillets, hot plates, Bunsen burners, and deep fryers
- George Foreman grills
- Charcoal or gas grills: cannot store charcoal starter or charcoal treated with starter
- Curtains, draperies, hangings, and other suspended decorative materials that are NOT treated to be flame resistant
- Halogen lamps
- Electric heaters
- Additional microwaves and mini-fridges
- Extension cords: heavy duty cords with UL ratings are allowed. Smaller, light weight cords are not allowed.
- Air soft pistols/pellet guns/BB guns/paint guns
- Firearms/weapons: bows/arrows/knives/ammunition. Includes anything that resembles a weapon.
- Fireworks, explosives, unsafe and/or flammable chemicals/liquids
- Pornographic material: includes images on posters and on clothing
- Pets: only fish kept in an aquarium no larger than 10 gallons in size are allowed. Only one aquarium per room.
- Christmas tree lights: may not be used as decoration in rooms. Lights may be used on Christmas trees during the holiday period.
Permitted Items:
- Candle warmers with wax inserts meant for the warmer. Bringing candles into the building to melt in the warmer is not permitted.
- Air purifiers
- Blenders or mixers
- Popcorn poppers
- Crock pots
- Bread machines
- Dehumidifiers
- Electric can openers
- Coffee pots
Location: Bawcom Student Union • Second Floor
Address: 900 College Street, Box 8006 • Belton, TX 76513
• [254] 295-4590
Below is a basic list of items that we suggest that you bring to campus. Also bring familiar items to make your room feel more comfortable and like home—pictures, small plants, etc. If you’re traveling far or don’t have room, it may be easier to purchase some of the items on your list from the nearby Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, Container Store, etc.
Especially for Fall 2021
- Hand Sanitizer
- Toilet Paper
- Masks
- Disinfectant Wipes [Lysol, Clorox, etc]
- Hand soap
Linens
- Blanket/Comforter
- Sheets for extra-long twin bed
- Pillows
- Pillow cases
- Towels
Personal Care
- Bath Soap
- Deodorant
- Perfume/cologne
- Hair care products
- Hairdryer/Straightener
- Toothbrush, toothpaste, floss, mouthwash
- Shower caddy
- Shower slippers
- Bathrobe
- Toilet Paper
- Paper Towels
Electronics
- Cellphone
- Alarm clock
- TV [only 1 jack per room—no splitters]
- DVD/Blu-ray Player
- Computer/Laptop [with Ethernet cable]
- Printer
- CDs/DVDs
- Headphones
- MP3 player/iPod
- Desk lamp
- Fan
- Coffeepot [UL approved, auto shutoff]
- Surge protected power strip [UL approved] with an on/off switch
Laundry
- Detergent
- Bleach
- Dryer Sheets
- Iron
- Laundry bag/basket
- Small ironing board
- Sewing kit
Other Items
- Dishes, bowls, silverware, etc.
- Flashlight and batteries
- Cleaning supplies
- Small area rug
- Small trash can/bags
- Medical information
- Bicycles [Must be stored in designated outdoor areas or bike room in Wayback]
To Do List
- Rent MicroFridge
- Call/email roommate[s]
- Learn about our renter’s insurance
The following items are NOT permitted in the residence halls and apartments. Students who are found with these items will be subjected to confiscation and/or disciplinary action. Please note that this is not an all-encompassing list—additional items may apply, per policies/codes.
- Refrigerators exceeding five cubic feet
- Weapon, including firearms, knives, paint/pellet/air/bb guns, daggers, etc.
- Fireworks/Explosives
- Flammable substances [lighter fluid and propane, paper decorations, acetone, oil paints, paint thinner, and flammable solvents, etc.]
- Lava Lamps
- Drugs/Paraphernalia
- Halogen lamp/Sun lamp
- Incense/Candles
- Wax warmers
- Extension Cords/Multiplug Adaptors/Outlet Extenders
- Daisy-chaining [connecting power strips into one another]
- Holiday Lights/String Lights that are NOT LED bulbs
- Air Conditioners
- Pets [only fish are permitted in a maximum 10 gallon tank]
- Hoverboards/Motorized Scooter/Motorized Bicycle
- Personal Furniture
- 50% or more wall/door covering
- Ceiling Decorations
- Outside antennas and satellite dishes
- Unauthorized lofts, paneling or any other structures [i.e. track lighting]
- Electrical equipment that does not bear UL approval
- Privacy pop bed tents
The following cooking appliances are ONLY allowed in apartment kitchen/dining areas:
- Microwave oven [MicroFridge units are allowed]
- Toaster/Toaster oven
- Other cooking appliances, such as sandwich makers, George Foreman, hot plates, etc.
- Grills [Currently allowed in apartment community, but should not be stored indoors]
More Things to Consider
Fire Hazards
All electrical appliances used for cooking food are prohibited in residence hall rooms. All other appliances such as irons, hair dryers, TVs, radios, etc. should be used with caution. In addition, all appliances, extension bar outlets and electrical hook-ups must have an UL approved label attached.
The College makes periodic health and safety inspections of all rooms during the year and reserves the right to remove all items considered to be a fire hazard. New York State codes prohibit:
- cooking in residence hall rooms
- fastening any combustible material to any ceilings, or
- covering any fire alarm equipment in the residence hall rooms
Rule of Thumb about Fire Safety and Appliances
If it has an exposed heating element [George Foreman grills, toasters, hotplates, etc.], it is prohibited in the residence halls.
Residents May Not:
- Cover/tamper with light fixtures or smoke/heat detectors
- Modify to the electrical, mechanical, or structural framework
- Alter internet, cable, phone, or electrical outlets
- Hang items outside windows or entering/exiting windows
Don’t Forget Your Cleaning Supplies
You are responsible for cleaning everything behind your locked door. College staff cleans the common areas of the residence halls. Please bring cleaning supplies and a vacuum.
Consider leasing a MicroFridge to use in your residence hall room. This is the only microwave allowed for use in our residence halls, and you won’t have to transport or store this large appliance between semesters, or sell one after graduation. Please visit the Refrigerator Leasing Company website for information
The Refrigerator Leasing Company provides the following Refrigerator Return Information:
- Please check the pick up schedule for the return date, time and place. Be sure to check that the truck is at the assigned place before moving a refrigerator. Handcarts and help are available at the truck.
- Bring the clean, defrosted unit to our truck at the specified time. Handcarts and help are available at the truck. If you are not available, a roommate or friend may return your unit for you. Failure to come out to the truck or to clean the unit thoroughly will result in the loss of your security deposit. Please bring all shelves that came with the unit. If you need assistance with a MicroFridge, you or your roommate should come out to the truck without the unit and we will accompany you back to the room to assist you getting the unit down to the truck.
- We will give you your security deposit check and a receipt with our firm name imprinted. In addition, you must sign the receiving book at the truck. Failure to obtain the receipt and sign the book at the truck may result in you being charged for the unit.
- Refrigerators not returned to us on the return date may have to be shipped to our Oneonta NY warehouse by you at your expense. Avoid this problem and make necessary arrangements to return the unit on time!
- Check and make sure we have your address correct. If not, call 1-607-431-9525.
- Many students order a unit now for next year. To order one now, please tell a representative at the conclusion of your return. We will apply your deposit to next years rental.
- You may return you refrigerator at a different residence hall if you have moved.
- If you have a problem with the time contact our office and we will try to make other arrangements. If you fail to contact us at least 3 days in advance, and you do not return unit on scheduled date, you will forfeit your deposit.
- Charges for failure to return unit are as follows: MicroFridge $500; Counter High $180; Cube $100; Safe $200. Please note that these figures may be outdated, and all information should be verified through the microfridge company prior.