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Residence Life for New Students!

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What to Bring!

Here are some bare essentials. Remember that every box or suitcase you bring should be clearly labeled with your name, dorm, and room number. Your room comes furnished with a bed (mattress pad provided), dresser, desk, chair, and phone.

Here are some additional supplies that Bethel students have found helpful in their first year here! To order some of these things online, check out www.dormbuys.com for some great deals!

The Basics
Extra Stuff
  • Bed Linens (extra long twin, 80 inches)
  • Wastebasket
  • Desk supplies
  • Towels
  • Toiletries
  • Surge protected power strip
  • Bed pillow
  • Hangers
  • Iron
  • Laundry basket, soap, etc.
  • Alarm clock/radio
  • Storage stackables
  • Lamps (desk and floor - no halogen!)
  • Extension cords (three prong grounded)
  • Fan (clip or window style)
  • Grubby clothes
  • Fridge/microwave
  • Rug
  • Fun Pillows for Futons
  • Comfortable Desk Chair
  • Shower Curtain for Closet
  • Plastic Drawers (a few sizes)
  • Closet Organizers
  • Sports equipment
  • Posters, Plastic Framed Art, etc.
  • Removable Hooks
  • Desk Calendar
  • Bible
  • Movies/DVDs, CDs, etc.
  • Pictures of Friends & Family
  • Disposable Silverware, Plates/Bowls, and Cups
  • White Board for your Door
  • Coffee Mug (Thermal)
  • Hot Pot (it boils water!)
  • Batteries (Rechargeable ones are AMAZING!)
  • Seasonal Decorations
  • Book Ends
  • Sewing Kit & Safety Pins
  • Tide To-Go Stick (It's a must!)
  • Shoe Rack
  • Stationery/Stamps
  • Water Bottle
  • Camera
  • Playing Cards/Games
  • Water Purifier
  • Shower Sandals