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We've prepared the packing list below to help you know what to pack — and what you should leave at home. We've also provided helpful information about obtaining property insurance (strongly recommended), renting a refrigerator for your room and more. Section Navigation Subpages * Housing Services * Housing Rates * Summer Housing * Important Dates * Residential Education * Housing Policies & Resources * Living Off-Campus * On-campus Living Options * Room Selection * What to Bring & What to Leave Behind * Our Staff What to Bring to Campus Sleeping * Twin-size comforter * Twin-size extra-long sheets * Pillow(s) * Pillowcase(s) * Extra blanket/throw blanket * Mattress cover * Foam mattress topper Showering & Getting Ready * Shower caddy * Bathing products (soap/bath gel) * Dental care products * Hair care products * Hair dryer * Hair brush/comb * Bath towels * Washcloths * Bathrobe * Hygiene products * Shaving items * Over-the-door hook Wardrobe * Seasonal clothing * Comfortable walking shoes, winter and rain boots * Flip-flops (for use in the shower) * Formal clothes for presentations or interviews Laundry Needs * Laundry supplies (detergent and dryer sheets) * Laundry basket * Hamper * Drying rack * Steamer/iron and ironing board Self-care Kit * Mild pain and/or fever reducer (Tylenol) * Anti-inflammatory (Advil) * Allergy medication (Zyrtec) * Antihistamine (Benadryl) * Antacid (Tums) * Anti-diarrhea medication (Imodium) * Stool softeners * Decongestant (Sudafed PE) * Cough medication * Cough drops * 1% hydrocortisone cream * Band-aids of various sizes * Hot/cold pack * Wound-care supplies (gauze pack and medical tape) * Hand sanitizer * Tissues Your Room * Phone charger/docking station * Surge protector/power strip(s) * UL-approved extension cord(s), 3-prong only * Headphones * Desk lamp * Trash and recycling can * Area rug * Hangers * Storage crates * Under-bed containers * Food storage containers * Plates, cups, bowls, utensils * Can opener * Flashlight and extra batteries * Small tool kit * Disinfectant wipes for personal spaces Optional Items To Consider Buying Together With A Roommate * Entertainment devices: Television, streaming device, game console, tablet, etc. * Microwave — 750 watts or less, see additional information under Housing Resources section — and/or air fryer * Mini refrigerator — 4.5 cubic feet or less, see additional information under Housing Resources section * Keurig or coffeepot with auto shutoff * Window screens. We recommend adjustable screens as window sizes in residence halls vary. Please contact housing for more information at [email protected] . * Standing fan * Cleaning supplies Decorations * Poster tack/putty, 3M Command strips * Photographs * Posters * Curtains with tension rod Studying * Computer/laptop * Backpack * Notebooks * Binders * Pens/pencils * Highlighters * Tape * Stapler and staples * Scissors Download our printable packing-for-college checklist Download What to Leave Behind * Car — first-year students are not eligible to apply for parking permits or park on campus. Additional parking information . * Air conditioner * Candles — even if only used for decoration or if the wick has been removed * Incense * Halogen lamp * Space heater * Microwave over 750 watts * Blender * Two-prong extension cords * Tobacco or nicotine products — Bucknell is a smoke-free campus * Other personal cooking appliances — toaster/toaster oven, George Foreman Grill, hot plate, hot pot, oil popcorn popper, panini press, rice cooker * Pets — non-carnivorous fish in a tank of less than 30 gallons are permitted. Service and emotional-support animals in campus housing. * Weapons of any kind — including, but not limited to, firearms, ammunition, bows and arrows, swords, knives and paintball/pellet guns Need to ship items to campus? Learn how. Shipping information Housing Resources * Protecting Your Personal Property The best way to protect your personal property is to keep your keys in your possession at all times and lock your room anytime you leave. This is an important topic to discuss with your roommate(s). Bucknell will not be held liable for loss of or damage to personal property, including loss that arises from theft, fire or water damage, even if those incidents take place in residence halls or elsewhere on campus. Bucknell's insurance protects only the University's property. For full details, please refer to your Student Housing Agreement. For this reason, Bucknell strongly recommends that all students, whether residing on or off campus, obtain some form of personal property protection insurance. Often called renter's insurance, this coverage is offered by many providers, and may be available as an add-on to a parent's home-insurance policy. Bucknell has partnered with GradGuard Renters Insurance to offer students an opportunity to obtain coverage for their personal property. Students can find information about this insurance and have the option to purchase a policy in the University housing portal, myHOME . * Appliances & MicroFridge Rentals Bucknell does not provide appliances like microwaves or mini-fridges for single and double rooms assigned to first-year students and sophomores. You can coordinate with your roommate and bring your own appliances or rent a MicroFridge (an appliance with both functions) through the Campus Specialties website. Once you have your current housing assignment, including room number and building name, you can place your order. Campus Specialties will deliver the unit directly to your room and remove it after you move out at the end of the spring semester. You just need to clean it out and unplug the unit when you move out. Rent your MicroFridge at mymicrofridge * Bigger Bed Mattress Topper Rental Bucknell students have the option of renting a Bigger Bed memory foam mattress topper from Eepy. The mattress topper increases the width of a Bucknell standard twin mattress to a full XL width. Rentals are available by semester or academic year. Delivery, installation and return pick-up are included in the rental price. Visit eepy.com/bucknell to order * Storage Information Dorm Room Movers is the University's storage partner and offers students the opportunity to store items during the summer for a fee. Students using this service must pack their belongings using the packing supplies provided by the company. Boxes will be picked up by the company on campus at the end of the academic year and will be delivered to your new residence the following year. Get started Contact Details Housing Services Location 126 Vedder Hall Contact 570-577-1195 [email protected] Want to learn more about Bucknell? Request information Site Footer (c)2026 Bucknell University. All rights reserved. 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