What to Bring

Linens: regular length twin sheets, a light blanket and pillow, and a mattress pad/mattress cover
Towels
Toiletries and something to carry them
Shower sandals
Computer: access to the campus network is available in every room (one access point per resident)
Rain gear: umbrella and poncho
Telephone: there are two modular jacks per room
Refrigerators (3.6 cubic ft. or smaller)
Trash can
Extra outlets (surge protectors)
Cat-5 (ethernet) cable
Fan
Clothes hangers
Alarm clock
Study lamp: no halogen
Iron: with auto shut-off
Laundry detergent
Laundry bag
Broom, mop, and cleaning supplies
Can opener
Microwave
Paper plates and plastic utensils
Yaffa blocks / small shelves
Flashlight with batteries
Bicycle: bring a heavy-duty lock and register your bike with MSU Police when you arrive
Stereo and television (TVs larger than 26 inches are not permitted in the residence halls)
Room decor: You may add simple furnishings, curtains, and posters to your room, but you may not remove furniture, paint your room or alter it in any way.
Musical instruments: there are many opportunities to express your musical creativity at MSU; however, we request that you don't play amplified instruments or drums in the residence halls. If you do, you'll be asked to ship them home.

The following items are not allowed in the residence halls.

Cooking appliances (toaster ovens, hot plates, slow cookers, woks, grills, etc. are prohibited).
Weapons, explosives, and fireworks
Candles and incense
Drugs
Illegal substances (drugs, alcohol, etc.)
Halogen lamps and octopus lamps
Personal satellite dishes
Waterbeds
Darts and dartboards
Non-University air conditioners, ceiling fans, and other large appliances including washers/dryers
Space heaters
Pets, except approved fish
Family heirlooms or valuables
High-end electronics (TVs larger than 26 inches are not permitted in the residence halls. Your room really isn’t large enough for a 50” plasma television…trust us! And your neighbors will likely not appreciate the Bose surround sound either)