Apartments:

What is included in the apartment:  

In your private bedroom: 

• Closet 

• Twin Bed XL 

 In the unit: 

• Full size refrigerator 

• Dishwasher 

• Oven 

• Window Blinds 
   

What to Bring 

The following is an optional list of items that will help make your stay in university housing more comfortable. Note that this list is only a suggestion. Please do not feel you should incur any additional expense to acquire any of these items. To help reduce costs, please communicate with your roommates on the items that potentially could be shared. 

• Linens (Twin XL) 

• Mattress cover (to protect against allergens and bed bugs) 

• Mattress pad (for added comfort) 

• Pillows 

• Towels 

• Toilet plunger 

• Bathroom cleaning supplies (i.e. bleach, cleaners, sponges, rags, toilet brush, etc.) 

• Shower curtain with hooks/Shower Rod 

• Bath mat 

• Personal stereo equipment with headphones 

• Washer/Dryer (electric) 

• Laundry detergent (HE liquid only) and fabric softener 

• Laundry basket 

• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soaps, shampoo and conditioner, etc.) 

• Lamps 

• Clothes hangers 

• School supplies (backpack, pencils, pens, scantrons, blue books, spiral, etc.) 

• Alarm clock 

• Living room and bedroom cleaning supplies (pledge, Windex, etc.) 

• Kitchen cleaning supplies (i.e. dishwashing soap, dishwasher soap, cleaner, Lysol, etc.) 

• Vacuum cleaner 

• Pots/Pans 

• Toilet paper 

• Paper Towels 

• Cutlery (spoons, forks, knives, cups, plates, etc.) 

• Dish soap 

• Garbage cans with trash bags 

• Computer 

• Printer and printing supplies 

• Television 

• Amazon Fire, Roku, or any other streaming devices 

• Surge protector (please use this if you have several electrical items in use at one time) 

• Air freshener (NO candles) 

• Coffee maker 

• Mini fridge 

• Living Room Furniture 

• Table and chairs 

 

Things to leave at home: 

• Appliances with exposed heating coil 

• Alcohol (even if you are 21 years of age) 

• Loud stereo equipment 

• Pets of any kind (unless they are certified service animals) 

• Full refrigerator 

• Patio furniture 

• Flammable/combustible materials (i.e. paint thinner, lighter fluid, fireworks etc.) 

• Halogen lamps 

• Lava lamps 

• Heating lamps 

• Portable heaters 

• Weapons or firearms 

• BBQ grills 

• Candles 

• Wax or oil warmers 

• Incense burners 

• Anything that produces fire 

  

Dorms: 

What is included in the dorm: 

• Twin XL Mattress and Frame 

• Dresser 

 

What to Bring: 

• Linens (Twin XL) 

• Mattress cover (to protect against allergens and bed bugs) 

• Mattress pad (for added comfort) 

• Pillows 

• Towels 

• Bathroom cleaning supplies (i.e. bleach, cleaners, sponges, rags, toilet brush, etc.) 

• Personal stereo equipment with headphones 

• Detergent (HE liquid only) and fabric softener 

• Laundry basket 

• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soaps, shampoo and conditioner, etc.) 

• Carry all for toiletries 

• School supplies (backpack, pencils, pens, scantrons, blue books, spiral, etc.) 

• Alarm clock 

• Toilet paper 

• Paper Towels 

• Cutlery (spoons, forks, knives, cups, plates, etc.) 

• Dish soap 

• Garbage cans with trash bags 

• Computer 

• Printer and printing supplies 

• Television 

• Amazon Fire, Roku, or any other streaming devices 

• Surge protector (please use this if you have several electrical items in use at one time) 

• Air freshener (NO candles) 

• Coffee maker 

• Mini fridge 

 

Things to leave at home: 

• Bed and Mattress 

• Appliances with exposed heating coil 

• Alcohol (even if you are 21 years of age) 

• Loud stereo equipment 

• Pets of any kind (unless they are certified service animals) 

• Full refrigerator 

• Patio furniture 

• Flammable/combustible materials (i.e. paint thinner, lighter fluid, fireworks etc.) 

• Halogen lamps 

• Lava lamps 

• Heating lamps 

• Portable heaters 

• Weapons or firearms 

• BBQ grills 

• Candles 

• Wax or oil warmers 

• Incense burners 

• Anything that produces fire 

 

Houses: 

What is included in the houses: 

• Stove 

• Refrigerator 

 

What to Bring: 

• Twin XL Bed and Frame 

• Linens (Twin XL) 

• Mattress cover (to protect against allergens and bed bugs) 

• Mattress pad (for added comfort) 

• Pillows 

• Towels 

• Bathroom cleaning supplies (i.e. bleach, cleaners, sponges, rags, toilet brush, etc.) 

• Personal stereo equipment with headphones 

• Detergent (HE liquid only) and fabric softener 

• Laundry basket 

• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, soaps, shampoo and conditioner, etc.) 

• Carry all for toiletries 

• School supplies (backpack, pencils, pens, scantrons, blue books, spiral, etc.) 

• Alarm clock 

• Toilet paper 

• Paper Towels 

• Cutlery (spoons, forks, knives, cups, plates, etc.) 

• Dish soap 

• Garbage cans with trash bags 

• Computer 

• Printer and printing supplies 

• Television 

• Amazon Fire, Roku, or any other streaming devices 

• Surge protector (please use this if you have several electrical items in use at one time) 

• Air freshener (NO candles) 

• Coffee maker 

• Mini fridge 

 

Things to leave at home: 

• Bed and Mattress 

• Appliances with exposed heating coil 

• Alcohol (even if you are 21 years of age) 

• Loud stereo equipment 

• Pets of any kind (unless they are certified service animals) 

• Full refrigerator 

• Patio furniture 

• Flammable/combustible materials (i.e. paint thinner, lighter fluid, fireworks etc.) 

• Halogen lamps 

• Lava lamps 

• Heating lamps 

• Portable heaters 

• Weapons or firearms 

• BBQ grills 

• Candles 

• Wax or oil warmers 

• Incense burners 

• Anything that produces fire 

All new residents should familiarize themselves with the Living On Campus Handbook to understand the policies, procedures, rules, and regulations for on-campus student housing at LSUE.  All residents are expected to follow the Community Standards to ensure that the on-campus community is safe, secure, and supportive of students' academic pursuits and personal growth as students at JMU 

Contact the Office of University Housing if you have any questions about what to bring or what not to bring on move-in day!