What to Bring

What is already in your room:

• extra-long twin bed, 36” x 80” (pillows not provided)
• desk and desk chair
• dresser
• closet or wardrobe
• heating and air conditioning
• ethernet jacks
• WiFi

Note: No college furniture may be removed from your room at any time

What you need to bring:

• bedding
• pillows
• linens, XL twin 36” x 80”
• school supplies
• laptop/notebook computer
• flashlight
• batteries
• coat and tie
• toiletries
• shower shoes
• bath tote
• towels
• wash cloths
• iron/ironing board/steamer
• clothes hangers
• sewing kit
• laundry basket/bag
• detergent/fabric softener
• raingear
• small first aid kit

Coordinate with roommate, if items are desired:

• microwave (UL listed; up to 1000 watts) 
• refrigerator (UL listed; up to 4.3 cubic feet)
• coffee maker
• vacuum cleaner/floor sweeper
• area rug
• floor lamp (halogen lamps are not permitted)
• cleaning supplies
• dish soap
• sponges
• air freshener
• cups
• silverware
• paper towels
• storage containers/crates
• clothes hangers
• Command™ hooks
• TV
• HDMI cord
• surge protectors (built-in 15 amp circuit breaker required)

Optional:

• mattress cover/topper
• window curtains
• certified fire-retardant
• electric wax burner
• bicycle & bicycle lock

Please Leave These at Home:

• extension cords
• cube adapters
• multi-prong extension cords
• candles
• electric grills (George Foreman™, etc.)
• air fryers
• electric or kerosene heaters
• hot plates or toaster ovens
• fireworks
• lofts or waterbeds
• paintball/BB guns/airsoft guns
• dart boards
• pets
• inflatable pools or hot tubs
• pianos

Posters, flags, banners etc. must be behind glass or Plexiglas, in such a manner that no part of the item can be exposed to open flame*. You cannot put holes in the walls in order to hang up posters.

*Each student is allowed to display one (1) 3’x5’ poster or flag on his wall, uncovered. Additional poster or flag decorations are prohibited under Fire Safety rules and regulations in The Key.

Student Life and Housing Odds and Ends:

• Your mailing address (for all USPS, UPS, and FedEx deliveries) is:
  
  ( Your Name)
  Hampden-Sydney College 
  Brown Student Center, Suite ( Your P.O. Box #)
  172 Via Sacra
  Hampden Sydney, VA 23943
  
• The College Business Office will cash checks for you (limited to $300).
• A Truist ATM is available in the Brown Student Center.
• Washers and dryers are available to students and are located in three freshman locations free of charge: Basements of Carpenter Z, East House, and West House.
• Use of tobacco and vaping products are prohibited in all student living areas.