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What to Bring to Campus?

This is a list of some items that residents have found helpful to bring. At the bottom of the page are guidelines on appliances that may be used in various housing facilities on campus. Please check this list BEFORE purchasing appliances for use on campus.

Items Many Residents Bring
Personal prescription medications, in labeled prescription bottles
All correspondence received from UNC Charlotte (schedule, registration info, receipts, etc.)
Desktop or Laptop Computer / Printer (An RJ-45 cable is required to connect to network)
Cell phone and/or Telephone / Answering Machine
	(while local telephone service is provided, we do not provide long distance, voicemail or a telephone.)
Television
DVD player
IPod/MP3 player and docking speakers / sound system / etc.
	(to help maintain an academic environment, please bring a set of headphones)
Refrigerator
Microwave
	If you wish to rent a Micro-fridge or a mini-fridge from Housing Facilities, we offer this service.
Desk Lamp
Alarm Clock (battery back-up is helpful)
Power Strips with Fuses/Circuit Breaker
	(no Unfused Multiplug Outlet Adapter or Multi-Plug Extension Cords)
Pillow and Blankets
Toiletries
Blow Dryer (cannot exceed 1875 watts)
Linens and Towels
Shower Shoes / Sandals
Plastic Tote to Carry Shampoo and Soap (Highrise Residents only)
Laundry Basket and Detergent
Cleaning Supplies (broom, Swiffer, etc.)
Sewing Kit / Scissors
Clothes Hangers
Iron / Small Ironing Board
Umbrella
First Aid Supplies (Band-Aids, aspirin, etc.)
Security Container with Lock to Keep Valuables In
Posters and Plants
Bicycle and Security Lock

Appliance Policy
The North Carolina Insurance Commissioner's Office has established a list of approved appliances for use at The University of North Carolina at Charlotte.

Items approved for use in all residential facilities

Hot Air Popcorn Popper

Hair Dryer (up to 1875 watts)

Power Strips with Fuses/Circuit Breaker

Coffee Maker / Coffee Pot

Slow Cooker / Crockpot

Blender

Electric Can Opener

Enclosed and/or Low Heat Hotpot

Toaster Oven

Iron

Television

DVD Player

Game Consoles (X-Box, Wii, etc.)

IPod/MP3 player and docking speakers / sound system / etc.

Desktop or Laptop Computer / Printer

Answering Machine

Microwave Oven

Refrigerators are limited to 220 watts and cannot exceed 4.2 cubic feet in size.

Prohibited Items in ALL Residential Areas

Pets (Fish are allowed, in a properly maintained aquarium up to 10 gallons)

Firearms

Candles/Incense

Oil Burning Lamps

Space Heaters

Fog Machines

Multi-Plug Wall Outlets

Multi-Plug Extension Cords

Alcohol Related Items (if under 21 years of age or in Substance Free facility)

Stolen Street Signs

Open Coil Burners / Hot Plates

Halogen Lamps/Bulbs

Any High Heat Appliance Capable of Heating Oils to a Burning Point

Prohibited Items in Suites and Highrises (only allowed in apartment kitchens):

Deep Fat Fryer

Hot Oil Popcorn Popper

Electric Wok

Electric Griddle

Electric Grill

Toaster

Electric Indoor Grill (e.g. George Forman)

Linen and Mattress Sizes

Most of our mattresses are 80 inches long. When you purchase your sheets, check the packaging to find the length of the fitted sheet.

Mattress pads are not provided for beds during the regular academic school year. You may consider purchasing your own pad since they can be helpful in preventing stain damage to the mattresses. Staining can result in a damage charge being applied to the student's account on check-out.

This page was last updated on: May 27, 2009 by SJB and is maintained by Housing Technology Services.