Heading off to college for the first time is an exciting adventure, and getting your dorm room ready is a crucial part of the ...

Are you a minimalist or an everything-but-the-kitchen-sink kind of packer? Whatever your habits, we have a few suggestions for what to bring to campus in August.

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What You Should Not Bring: There is a comprehensive list of prohibited items on the Residential Life Policies webpage (Subsection B, Number 4). A few key items are below, but please review the webpage ...