Packing Essentials

    • USB

    • Fordham ID

    • Parking Permit

    • Monthly Metro-North passes/Metro Card/LIRR passes/NJ Transit and/or Path passes

    • School Bag/Tote Bag

    • School Supplies

    • Lock for Locker (Reservation for locker space is available in the Office for Student Involvement)
    • Check with your roommate and/or suitemates to make sure you don't bring duplicate items (like stereos, TVs, computers, printers, etc.)

    • UL (Underwriters Laboratories) appliances only (hair dryers, coffee makers, popcorn poppers, etc.). Electric coffee makers are allowed, but they should have an automatic turn-off.

    • Any extension cords must be heavy-duty.

    • All power strips must have surge protectors/suppressors.

    • The university will not reimburse any losses due to damage, theft, etc.

    • Recycling is mandatory in the residence hall and only clear trash bags are allowed.

    • Lincoln Center students are not allowed to bring non-university furniture. Desk, tables, chairs, couch, refrigerator, etc. are provided.

    Please Bring

    • First Aid Kit - band-aids, peroxide, vitamins, antibiotic cream, cold/allergy medicine, headache remedy, ace bandage, adhesive tape, aloe, thermometer, sunscreen, skin lotions

    • Sewing Kit - scissors, pins, needles, buttons, thread, lint brush, safety pins

    • Shower Flip Flops

    • Shower Caddy with soap, washcloth/puff, shampoo, conditioner, toothbrush, toothpaste, dental floss, mouthwash, razor, shaving cream

    • Full Length Mirror

    • Toiletries - cotton balls/swabs, tissues, q-tips, cosmetics, deodorant, skin lotion, perfumes/colognes, hairbrush, blow dryer, eyeglass case, contact supplies, nail polish and remover

    • Jewelry Box

    • Small wastebaskets

    • Linen (mattresses are 36" x 80" ["Twin XL"] at Lincoln Center)

    • Cable-ready television and coaxial cable

    • Hangers/closet organizers

    • Storage boxes

    • Cleaning supplies

    • Desk lamp

    • Alarm clock

    • Flashlight

    Please Do Not Bring

    • Candles

    • Incense

    • Hot plates

    • Open coils

    • Toaster ovens

    • Space heaters

    • Halogen lamps

    • Bed lofts

    • Pets (including fish)

    • Wireless access points

    • Dartboards

    For more information, please visit Residential Life.