Packing for the Big Day


Residence: join the fun

What to Bring

Before packing for your eight month adventure to University, take a good look around the house to ponder what things you'll need during your stay in Residence.  Your Residence room will be your home away from home so you will want to surround yourself with things that make you feel comfy and cozy.  Here are some suggestions:


Bedding

  • Bed Linens (the bed in your room is twin-sized)
  • Blanket (your favourite one for warmth and comfort)
  • Pillows (nothing substitutes your favourite from home)

Toiletries

  • Bathrobe (covers more than a towel)
  • Bathroom Caddy (for those treks to and from the shower)
  • Flip Flops and/or Slippers (keep your feet lint-free while walking to/from the shower)
  • Hair Dryer (weren't you ever told not to go outside with wet hair?)
  • Towels (waiting to air dry can make you late for class)

Laundry Essentials

  • Laundry Bag/Basket (to avoid the pile-in-the-corner method)
  • Laundry Money (all of our machines are coin-operated - loonies and quarters)
  • Laundry Soap/Fabric Softener (clean is good)

Clothing

  • Boots (warm, winter and waterproof is best)
  • Formal Attire (there will be a Formal Dinner Event in the Winter Term)
  • Hangers (helps cut down on ironing)
  • Sewing Kit (a loose button is nobody's friend)
  • Warm Winter Clothes (mitts, toques and long johns - it does get cold some days)

For Your Room

  • Alarm Clock (professors don't appreciate tardiness)
  • Computer (all of our rooms are hooked directly to the Internet)
  • Headphones (your roommate or housemates may not like your type of music)
  • Mug/Glass/Plate/Eating Utensils (for between meal snacks)
  • Surge Protector/Power Bar (our rooms have limited outlets)
  • Television (your room has cable)

For Your School Work

  • Binders (helps to keep your class notes organized)
  • Calculator (who uses the pen and paper method anymore?)
  • Paper (good for taking notes in class)
  • Pens/Pencils (you can't bring your computer everywhere)
  • Scissors (somebody is always needing scissors)
  • Stapler (professors don't like paper clips)

Miscellaneous

  • Camera (to take pictures of all those priceless moments)
  • Games (there's always someone wanting to play Monopoly)
  • Health Card and Health Insurance Information
  • Pictures (while it's good to meet new friends, it's also good not to forget old ones)
  • Sports Equipment (skates, skiis, frisbee discs, ball glove, racquets, etc.)
  • University Documents (keep all receipts and forms handy)

For Apartment and Townhouse Students

  • Cutlery
  • Dishes
  • Pots and Pans
  • Small Appliances
  • Television and/or DVD Player (your bedroom and living room have cable)

Townhouse Residents Only

  • BBQ

What NOT to Bring

  • Air Conditioners

    • These are rarely needed in Thunder Bay.

  • Candles

    • Candles are not allowed in residence.  This is for your protection.  Fires can and do happen, even while taking the most care.

  • Ceiling Fans/ Dish Washers

    • Residence does not allow such modification to any residence facility.

  • Fax Machines

    • They will not work with the internet and phone systems

  • Small Appliances

    • Small cooking appliances are only permitted in Apartment and Townhouse kitchens.

  • Heaters

    • For safety reasons, space heaters are not allowed in any residence.

  • Halogen Lamps

    • Due to the intense heat emitted, it is not worth the risk.

  • Hot Tubs

    • For the well being of all Residence students, hot tubs are not permitted to be used on Residence property.

  • Illegal Drugs

    • Lakehead University Residence has a zero-tolerance on possession and use of illegal drugs in Residence.

  • Large Stereos

    • Only shelf stereos are appropriate for Residence.  All others should be left at home.  Loud base is not permitted.

  • Microwave Ovens

    • Students in the Residence Halls have access to a microwave in their house common room.  All townhouses and apartments already have microwave ovens.

  • Nails/Tacks/Duct Tape

    • If it can't be hung up with white sticky tack then leave it at home.

  • All Pets Except Fish

    • We do realize that it can be lonely, but you should be prepared to leave Rover at home, unless Rover is a fish.   Snakes, amphibians and reptiles are not permitted.  All fish must fit into an appropriate container that is thirty (30) litres in volume or less.

  • Phone and Cordless Phones

    • Only the phone assigned to your room will work.

  • Satellite Dishes

    • Cable access is already provided for you.

  • Subwoofers

    • These are not really appropriate for a residence community.

  • Washing/Drying Machines

    • These are already provided for each residence house.

  • Weapons

    • Firearms and any other weapon(s) or item(s) that are created/intended to cause harm, or could be seen as intimidating, are strictly prohibited.
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