Living on Campus
You may have already started thinking about what kinds of things you’ll need to bring to campus to get settled into your new home. Below are some suggested items you may want to have on hand as well as those better left at home.
What to bring:
- Air purifier
- Alarm clock
- Clothes hangers
- Coffee maker/Keurig
- Computer/laptop and printer
- Curtains + tension rods
- Dehumidifier
- Desk lamp
- Ethernet cable
Bear tip! It’s free to do laundry in Mercer residence halls!
- Iron + ironing board
- Laundry detergent
- Microwave (1200 watts or less)
- Refrigerator (up to 5 cubic ft)
- Small trash can
- Surge protector
- Towels and washcloths
- TV
- Twin XL bed linens
What not to bring:
- Candles, incense
- Charcoal, gas, electric indoor grills
- Chest freezer
- Electric heater
- Extension cord
- Fire pit
- Fryer, including air fryer
- Halogen light/lamp
- Hammer and nails
- Hoverboard
- Motorized vehicles, scooters
- Neon light
- Nuwave ovens
- Toaster oven
- Wall mount for tv
- Wireless router
