Amenities & What To Bring
Amenities
- Cooking: Kitchen facilities for limited cooking are available in most residence halls.
- Bed Linens: For added comfort, all mattresses (with the exception of the full-size mattresses that are featured in Lakeside Neighborhood) are "extra-long" twin size (36" x 80").
- Lofts: Most furniture provided in the residence hall rooms is loftable; however, Residential Life staff members are not allowed to loft the furniture for you. Additionally, all furniture will need to remain in the room during the year.
- Lounge Spaces: Lounges are furnished for students and their guests.
- Room Furniture: Each room is furnished with a bed, desk, desk chair, dresser, wardrobe/closet, trash can and recycling bin. Students are responsible for maintaining all room furnishings in check-in condition and all furniture must remain within the room.
- Security: All residence halls are locked 24 hours a day. Students should not prop doors or lend keys/IDs to non-students. Lost or stolen keys and IDs should be reported immediately to the Office of Residential Life. There is a fee to replace keys and IDs.
- Washers and Dryers: For your convenience, laundry machines are provided at no additional cost.
- Wireless Internet: Wireless internet is available in all residence halls at no additional cost.
Below is a list of suggested items to bring for your room on campus. Your actual needs may differ from the list below. Be sure to contact your roommate to arrange who will be what of the larger items in the room.
Furnishings Provided for Each Resident: Extra-long bed, dresser, desk, desk chair, closet or wardrobe, and blinds.
Bed & Bath Items
- Sheets/pillowcases (Bring extra-long sheets) or full-size (Lakeside Neighborhood only)
- Comforter
- Blanket
- Pillow(s)
- Towels & washcloths
- Shower tote
- Wastebasket
- Toiletries
- Shower shoes
- Bathrobe
- For added comfort, all mattresses (with the exception of single room mattresses in Lakeside Neighborhood) are "extra-long" twin size (36" x 80").
- Students living in doubles and triples who want to add some privacy in their rooms can purchase a Campus Canopy for their beds. For more information on Campus Canopies click HERE.
The Basics
- Backpack
- School supplies
- Drawer organizer
- Bulletin or Dry Erase Board
- Posters
- Hangers
- Copies of prescriptions (medications & glasses)
- Umbrella/raincoat
- Cleaning supplies
- Extra glasses/contacts
- Your personal identification documents (originals required for new hire paperwork if you plan to work on or off campus)
Electronics & Housewares
- Desk lamp
- Fan
- A surge protector (UL approved)
- Flashlight/batteries
- TV
- Computer
- Refrigerator (4.0 cu. ft. or less)
- Microwave (1.0 cu. ft. or less)
- Coffee maker (with automatic shutoff)
- Plates (1 or 2)
- Cup and flatware (1 or 2 sets)
- Iron or Steamer (with automatic shutoff)
- Laundry bag or basket
- Laundry detergent - HE (high-efficiency) type liquid detergent is specifically formulated for front-load washers.
Shipping
You can ship belongings to the College, as long as they are timed to arrive no earlier than two weeks prior to the start of the fall semester. Send the items to the following address:
Your Name
Mail Box Number
1000 Holt Ave.
Winter Park, FL 32789
Decorations
Go to Decorations in the Guide to Residence Hall Living for information on apartment, room and window decoration guidelines in the residence halls.
What Not to Bring
Go to Prohibited Items in the Guide to Residence Hall Living to find out what items are not permitted in the residence halls.