It is recommended that students bring the following items when they move in. 

All items should be coordinated with roommates prior to moving in. 

Printable Packing List 

Prohibited Items 

Furniture and Room Dimensions

Bedding

• Blanket
• Comforter
• Mattress Pad (Twin XL, 36” x 80”)
• Pillow/Pillow Cases
• Sheets (Twin XL, 36” x 80”)

Order linens online at gvsu.ocm.com

Household Items

• Can Opener
• Dishware/Silverware
• Food Storage Containers
• Small Tool Kit
• Water Bottle/Filter Pitcher

Personal Credentials

• ATM Card
• Credit Cards
• Driver’s License
• Insurance Cards
• Passport/Visa
• Social Security Card

Bath, Laundry, and Cleaning

• Bath Rugs/Mats (all styles except Cluster & Traditional)
• Cleaning Supplies
• Fabric Softener/Dryer Sheets
• HE Detergent
• Laundry Bag/Basket
• Shower Caddy
• Shower Curtain* (all styles except Cluster & Traditional)
• Shower Shoes/Flip-Flops (Cluster & Traditional)
• Towels and Washcloths

*72" vinyl with side suction and magnets/weights on the bottom.

Electronics & Appliances

• Alarm Clock
• Cell Phone (with charger)
• Compact Floor Cleaning Device
• Computer/Laptop (with charger and locking cable)
• Coffee Pot
• Desk/Floor Lamp (with bulbs)
• Flashlight/Batteries
• Hair Dryer, Curling Iron, Straightener
• Iron (auto shut-off)/Ironing Board
• Fan (floor, window, and/or clip)
• Microwave (1,000 watts or less)
• Mini-Fridge (4.6 cubic feet or less - Cluster, Traditional, & Suite Style only)
• Power Strip with Surge Protector (UL certified)
• TV (must have a QAM tuner)
• TV Coaxial Cable
• Wireless Speaker

Room Decor & Organization

• Decorative Rug
• Decorative String Lights (25 feet or less, UL certified)
• Hangers
• Message Board and Markers
• Mirror
• Office Supplies (scissors, tape, stapler, paperclips, etc)
• Painter's Tape 
• Removable Wall Decor
• School Supplies (backpack, pens, pencils, highlighters, notebooks, binders, folders, planner)
• Storage Organizers

Personal Care Items

• All-Season Clothing/Footwear
• First Aid Kit
• Haircare, Cosmetic, and Personal Hygiene Items
• Prescription/OTC Medications
• Shampoo/Conditioner/Soap/Deodorant
• Sunglasses
• Thermometer
• Toothbrush/Toothpaste
• Umbrella/Rain Gear