Essentials to Bring
Check out a list of suggested essential items to bring with you when you start your life at Central as a residential student.
General
- Hangers
- Raincoat and umbrella
- Renters insurance
- Health insurance card
- Safe or lockbox
- School supplies
- Laundry detergent for high-efficiency washers
- Laundry pods may be used
- Refrigerator
- 4.3 cubic feet or smaller
Bedroom
- Bedding
- Bedspread/comforter
- Blankets
- Extra-long twin sheets
- Pillow
- Mattress pad
- Alarm clock
- Fan
Bathroom
- Health and beauty products
- Shampoo
- Soap
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Razor/shaving cream
- Toilet paper
- Towels and washcloths
Kitchen
- Dishwashing soap
- Snacks
- Microwaveable/reusable dishes
- Cups
- Bowls
- Silverware
Tech
- Computer
- Ethernet cord
- Power strips with surge protectors
- Extension cord
- USB drive
- Cell phone and charger
Other items you may want
- A list that includes the make, model and serial number for any personal item you are bringing with a value over $100.
- Social Security card (if you plan on getting a job on-campus).
- Bike and bike lock (Optional. Remember to register your bike with Parking Services if
you bring one.)
Sheets and linens
The National Residence Hall Honorary has partnered with Dormify to provide students with a convenient, affordable way to purchase sheets, bedding, storage solutions and everything else you'll need for your new home away from home. Please visit Dormify to start creating your new dream room! Proceeds from this program go to the CMU National Residence Hall Honorary for programming within university housing.
Microwaves and refrigerators
Bedloft.com also rents approved Combination Units (microwave/refrigerator) to interested students.
- A Combination Unit is a three-in-one appliance that combines a refrigerator, freezer and microwave, and is the only microwave approved for use in all CMU residence halls. Combination Units can be pre-ordered and delivered directly to your room.
- Other microwaves are only allowed in Northwest Apartments and Campbell, Celani, Fabiano, Kesseler and Kulhavi Halls.
- The Residence Hall Assembly student leadership group receives a portion of all profits which helps support programs and activities for all residence hall students.
Note: Central Michigan University is not responsible or liable for the services and/or actions of bedloft.com or the Residence Hall Linens organization.