What to Bring, What not to bring

This list of recommended items and prohibited items will help you pack and prepare to move-in to your home away from home in WCU Managed Housing.

It’s a good idea to connect with your roommate about items you may share (refrigerator, microwave, area rug, etc).

The WCU Campus Store carries many small items including toiletries, accessories for computers/chargers, first aid, school supplies and more.

What to bring

Sheets:
- Extra long twin (Twin XL, 80") for North Campus
- Standard twin (76") for South Campus Apartment Complex
Blanket/Comforter/Bedspread
Pillow
Mattress Cover, Topper, Pad or Featherbed
Bed Risers:
- Students are permitted to use bed risers that meet the following criteria:
  - The material must be plastic and have a shape such that the bed posts fit fully within the risers and will not slip off.
  - Raise the bed no more than 8" off the floor.
  - Dimensions are 6.5" x 6"
  - Hold weight of 440lbs or greater
  - All four risers must be the same
  - No homemade or wooden risers are permitted.

Refrigerator*:
- no larger than 3.6 cubic feet.
  You may choose to rent a microwave/minifridge combined unit through Microfridge. Microfridge delivers the unit prior to move-in and will pick up the unit after you move out.
- A refrigerator is provided in South Campus Apartments and College Arms Apartments.
Microwave*:
- no larger than 0.7 cubic feet permitted.
  You may choose to rent a microwave/minifridge combined unit through Microfridge. Microfridge delivers the unit prior to move-in and will pick up the unit after you move out.
TV*
Vacuum*
Gaming system*
Single serve coffee maker (coffee makers/machines with exposed heating elements are not permitted in residence halls)*
Mini ice maker*

Hangers
Lanyard/Key Ring
Cleaning Supplies (dish soap, sponge, swiffer, floor cleaner, sanitizing spray/wipes, air freshener, cleaning brush). For South Campus Apartment Complex and College Arms Apartments a toliet plunger and bowl cleaner/brush.
Paper Products (Napkins, Towels, Plates)
Plastic Goods (Forks, Cups, Bowls)
Food Storage Containers
Umbrella
Flashlight
School Supplies (Backpack, laptop/computer, flash drives, pens, pencils, notebooks, stapler, etc.)

Carpet and/or Area Rug* (South Campus Apartments are carpeted) View Room Dimensions
Lamp*
Mirror (Full length or Travel Sized)
Storage Crates/Bins
Fan* (all residence halls and apartments have central air or an air condition unit)
Decorations (Posters, Pictures, etc.)
Adhesive Strips that are damage free

*Connect with your roommate(s) about sharing certain items.

These items are prohibited in residence halls:

Appliances with an exposed heating element including but not limited to air fryers, hot plates, toaster ovens, deep fryers, electric frying pans, sandwich makers, grills (like the George Foreman Grill), halogen lamps (lava lamps)
Heavy appliances
Candles, incense, or wax warmers
Octopus plugs of any kind, and extension cords/power strips that do not use Fire Shield technology
Window air conditioners (all residence halls and apartments have central air or an air condition unit)
Unregistered Pets (including fish). All animals on campus must be approved by the Office of Educational Accessibility.
Lofts
Aquariums (or any large water holding device)
Street signs or neon signs

Learn about room details including what's included in your room, dimensions, FAQ's & more:
WCU HOUSING: ROOM DETAILS