Resident Essentials: What to Bring for Student Housing
Moving into CHS student housing? Use this move-in checklist and packing list to shop the essentials you’ll want for your apartment—bedding, linens, bathroom items, kitchen basics, school supplies, and tech. We’ve linked recommended items for convenience so you can get ready fast.
Items that are typically shared within the apartment, such as the vacuum, are recommended to be brought if you want them. We suggest waiting and seeing what your roommates bring for common areas, before purchasing items. Feel free to browse the suggested items below.
Suggested Items To Bring
Bedroom Items
Bathroom Items
Cleaning/Laundry Items
Personal Items
Kitchen Items
Items To Leave At Home
Do Not Bring These Items
- Candles/Incense
- Pocket Knives
- Swiss Army Knife
- Toaster Oven
- Compressed Gas Containers
- Fireworks
- Animals/Pets
- Extension Cords
- Electric Devices w/Exposed Heating Coil
- Portable Heaters
- Electric Fry Pan
- Charcoal/Electric/Gas or George Foreman Grill
- Any Lamp w/Halogen Bulb
- Any Weapon Including, But Not Limited To The Following:
- Firearms
- Paintball Guns
- Pellet Guns
- Pellet Guns
- Hunting Knives
- Ammo for Any Gun
- Martial Arts Equipment
- Swords